eko Funding, Investors & Competitors

eko has raised $103M across 4 funding rounds, most recently a $20M Series C in April 2018.

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Last eko funding round

$20M

Series C · Apr 2018

Cumulative funding eko raised

$103M

across 4 funding rounds

Key investors in eko

eko Overview

About eko

Eko is a New York-headquartered media technology company creating interactive video experiences where viewer choices shape live-action narratives. Its platform distributes serialized shows via eko.com, social media, and connected TVs, partnering with Warner Music Group, Sony Pictures, and Samsung for branded content aimed at digital-native audiences, with production offices in Tel Aviv.


Founded

2011

HQ

United StatesNew York City, NY

Website

eko.com

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Services, Subscription

eko Funding History

eko has raised a total of $103M across 4 funding rounds.

eko's first fundraising round was a $17M Series B in May 2013. The most recent completed round was a $20M Series C in April 2018.

eko funding rounds

eko funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Apr 2018Series CAnchorage Capital Group; Walmart$20M-
Jun 2016Undisclosed stageSony Pictures Entertainment (lead)$45MEko, formerly known as Interlude, is an interactive video platform founded in 2010 by Israeli musician Yoni Bloch, specializing in immersive, choose-your-own-adventure style content. The company gained recognition for projects like a Bob Dylan music video and MTV's Scream promotional series. Sony tapped director Will Gluck to oversee new interactive content tied to its film slate, following Interlude's prior partnerships with Hollywood studios like MGM for projects such as a WarGames video experience. This Sony investment came shortly after Interlude's December 2015 funding round of $18.2 million, which included participants like MGM and Warner Music. Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton praised Eko as an elegant, innovative storytelling platform for engaging audiences in new entertainment experiences. The funding aimed to support interactive productions related to Sony's films, deepening Interlude's Hollywood ties.
Oct 2015Series BMGM Studios (lead); Samsung; Marker; Sequoia Capital; Warner Music Group; Intel Capital$21M-
May 2013Series BIntel Capital (lead); Marker (lead); New Enterprise Associates; Innovation Endeavors; Sequoia Capital$17M-

Who has invested in eko?

11 investors have backed eko across its funding rounds, including Sequoia Capital, Intel Capital, Marker, New Enterprise Associates, Innovation Endeavors and Samsung.

Lead investors include Sony Pictures Entertainment, MGM Studios, Intel Capital and Marker.


eko Investors

Investors in eko by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
MarkerUnited StatesNew York City, NY2LeadMay 2013
Sequoia CapitalUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA2ParticipantMay 2013
Intel CapitalUnited StatesSanta Clara, CA2LeadMay 2013
SamsungSouth KoreaSeoul1ParticipantOct 2015
New Enterprise AssociatesUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA1ParticipantMay 2013
Innovation EndeavorsUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA1ParticipantMay 2013
MGM StudiosUnited StatesLos Angeles, CA1LeadOct 2015
Anchorage Capital GroupUnited StatesNew York City, NY1ParticipantApr 2018
Warner Music GroupUnited StatesNew York City, NY1ParticipantOct 2015

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eko Competitors

eko competitors include listed companies like Saregama India and Netflix, and private ones like Create Music Group, Minute Media, Atmosphere and Synthesia.

Public and private companies comparable to eko
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Create Music GroupUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAPrivate--$2.2B-
Minute MediaUnited KingdomLondonPrivate$300M-$1B3.3x
AtmosphereUnited StatesAustin, TXPrivate$25M-$1B40.0x
SynthesiaUnited KingdomLondonPrivate$100M-$4B40.0x
Saregama IndiaIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$100M$36M$979M8.6x
NetflixUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$45B$30B$314B6.4x

eko Public Comps

eko is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Alphabet, Amazon, Netflix, Disney, Spotify, Comcast, NetEase, Warner Bros. Discovery, Autodesk and Universal Music.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Alphabet$403B$176B10.2x8.7x23.3x19.0x
Amazon$717B$161B3.9x3.5x17.5x13.8x
Netflix$45B$30B7.1x6.4x10.6x19.8x
Disney$94B$19B2.4x2.3x12.3x10.3x
Spotify$20B$2.4B5.0x4.5x40.5x29.9x
Comcast$124B$46B1.3x1.4x3.5x4.8x
NetEase$17B$5.8B3.1x3.0x8.9x7.7x
Warner Bros. Discovery$37B$21B2.7x2.8x4.8x12.0x

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Common questions about eko

When was eko founded?eko was founded in 2011.
Where is eko headquartered?eko is headquartered in New York City, NY, United States.
Is eko publicly listed?No, eko is a private, VC-backed company.
How much funding has eko raised?eko has raised $103M across 4 funding rounds.
What was eko's last funding round?eko's last funding round was a $20M Series C in April 2018.
Who are eko's investors?eko's investors include Marker, Sequoia Capital, Intel Capital, Samsung, New Enterprise Associates, Innovation Endeavors, MGM Studios, Anchorage Capital Group, Warner Music Group, Walmart and 1 other.
Which companies are comparable to eko?Companies comparable to eko include Create Music Group, Minute Media, Atmosphere, Synthesia, Saregama India and Netflix.

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