Hotstar Valuation, Funding & Investors

Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.

Hungama is a Mumbai-based digital entertainment company aggregating Bollywood and South Asian content across mobile, web, IPTV, and DTH platforms in 47 countries. It licenses millions of music and video titles from over 400 creators, operates BollywoodHungama.com attracting 7 million monthly visitors from 127 countries, and runs Hungama.com for downloads of tracks, movies, and apps. The firm develops games via Hungama Game Studio owning IP for 600 titles and executes campaigns for 350 global brands.

Baidu Video is a Beijing-based video platform operated by Baidu. It aggregates content from user-generated videos, professional channels, and live streams, focusing on search and recommendation services. The platform serves Chinese audiences with categories spanning entertainment, news, sports, and short-form clips.

WildBrain Ltd is a Canadian media company specializing in children’s entertainment, known for producing, distributing, and licensing popular content. The company operates production studios, a multi-channel YouTube network, and a brand licensing agency (WildBrain CPLG). WildBrain’s content reaches audiences in various countries across TV, digital platforms, and consumer products. Its business spans content creation, audience engagement, and franchise management with offices in Canada and internationally. It has three reportable segments: 1) Content and Licensing; 2) Global Licensing, and 3) Canadian Television Broadcasting. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the management of copyrights, licensing, and brands for third parties.

Brut. is a Paris-headquartered media company producing short-form videos on politics, technology, social issues, and culture. Founded in 2016, it publishes content in English, French, and Spanish across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube from offices in London and New York.

Hentai Haven is a U.S.-hosted website specializing in streaming and sharing hentai videos, which feature animated adult content themed around anime, manga, and games. Users upload, view, and comment on high-definition videos accessible via desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. The platform categorizes content by genres like fantasy and school life, drawing millions of monthly visitors interested in Japanese-style erotica.

DouYu International Holdings Ltd is a game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. The company operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps, through which users can enjoy immersive and interactive games and entertainment live streaming. It generates revenues through live streaming and advertisement.

FreeCast Inc is an entertainment-based content discovery, aggregation, and management company that provides SmartGuide digital interactive technology for consumers to organize numerous sources of online media, similar to a traditional on-screen television, or TV, guide in a unified way. The company generates revenue through subscriptions.