Disney Star Overview
- Year Founded
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1991
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3,468
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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1
- Investments
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16
Disney Star General Information
Description
Operator of an entertainment company intended to broadcast shows, sports, kids' content and daily soaps. The company offers digital channels broadcasting entertainment, music, movies, sports, cartoons, lifestyle, talking channels and news, thereby helping viewers to avail the service to watch the content of their choice anytime.
Contact Information
Website
www.disneystar.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Star House, Urmi Estate
- 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (West)
- Mumbai, 400013
- India
Corporate Office
- Star House, Urmi Estate
- 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (West)
- Mumbai, 400013
- India
Disney Star Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Disney Star Comparisons
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Disney Star Competitors (6)
One of Disney Star’s 6 competitors is Viacom18 Media, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Mumbai, India.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viacom18 Media | Venture Capital-Backed | Mumbai, India | ||||
| Zee Enterprises | Corporation | Mumbai, India | ||||
| Reliance Big Entertainment | Venture Capital-Backed | Mumbai, India | ||||
| Raj Television Network | Corporation | Chennai, India | ||||
| Dharma Productions | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Mumbai, India |
Disney Star Patents
Disney Star Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20230421851-A1 | System and method for enhancing resolution of video content | Pending | 24-Jun-2022 | ||
| US-20230370683-A1 | Method and system for providing encoded streaming content to content viewers | Pending | 13-May-2022 | ||
| US-20230328323-A1 | Method and system for facilitating content recommendation to content viewers | Active | 22-Mar-2022 | ||
| US-12225268-B2 | Method and system for facilitating content recommendation to content viewers | Active | 22-Mar-2022 | ||
| US-20230111869-A1 | System and method for obtaining viewer demographic data from a set-top box | Active | 12-Oct-2021 | H04N21/42203 |
Disney Star Signals
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Disney Star Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Disney Star Investments & Acquisitions (16)
Disney Star’s most recent deal was a Corporate with JioHotstar for . The deal was made on 22-Apr-2020.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | 22-Apr-2020 | Corporate | Entertainment Software | ||
| JioHotstar | 15-Mar-2019 | Corporate | Entertainment Software | ||
| Zapr | 07-Mar-2017 | Later Stage VC | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Sagacito Technologies | 19-Jul-2016 | Corporate | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Star Den Media Services | 16-Mar-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Broadcasting, Radio and Television |
Disney Star Exits (4)
Disney Star’s most recent exit was on 07-Mar-2017 from Zapr. The exit was categorized as with 8 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapr | 07-Mar-2017 | Completed |
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| Balaji Telefilms | 16-Dec-2004 | Completed |
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| Media Content and Communications Services India | 01-Mar-2003 | Completed |
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| Balaji Telefilms | PIPE | Completed |
Disney Star Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Kabaddi | Bangalore, India |
Disney Star FAQs
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When was Disney Star founded?
Disney Star was founded in 1991.
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Where is Disney Star headquartered?
Disney Star is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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What is the size of Disney Star?
Disney Star has 3,468 total employees.
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What industry is Disney Star in?
Disney Star’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.
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Is Disney Star a private or public company?
Disney Star is a Private company.
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What is Disney Star’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Disney Star is .
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Who are Disney Star’s investors?
21st Century Fox has invested in Disney Star.
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Who are Disney Star’s competitors?
Viacom18 Media, Zee Enterprises, Reliance Big Entertainment, Raj Television Network, and Dharma Productions are some of the 6 competitors of Disney Star.
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When was Disney Star acquired?
Disney Star was acquired on 20-Mar-2019.
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Who acquired Disney Star?
Disney Star was acquired by The Walt Disney.
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