Iyuno-SDI Valuation, Funding & Investors

Iyuno-SDI is valued at $1.2B as of November 2022.

Last Iyuno-SDI valuation

$1.2B

Series C · Nov 2022

Last Iyuno-SDI funding round

$22M

Series C · Nov 2022

Cumulative funding Iyuno-SDI raised

$206M

across 3 funding rounds

Key investors in Iyuno-SDI

Iyuno-SDI Overview

About Iyuno-SDI

Iyuno-SDI Group is a global media localization provider handling dubbing, subtitling, and language services for film, television, and streaming content. Headquartered in Burbank, California, the company supports over 100 languages and collaborates with studios like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. for international distribution.


Founded

2002

HQ

United StatesLos Angeles, CA

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Services, Subscription

Valuation

$1.2B (Nov 2022)

Iyuno-SDI Valuation

Iyuno-SDI is currently valued at $1.2B, based on its Series C in November 2022.

The $22M round was led by IMM Investment.

Iyuno-SDI valuation by funding round

Iyuno-SDI valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Nov 2022Series C$1.2B

Iyuno-SDI Funding History

Iyuno-SDI has raised a total of $206M across 3 funding rounds.

Iyuno-SDI's first fundraising round was a $24M Series A in April 2018. The most recent completed round was a $22M Series C in November 2022.

Iyuno-SDI funding rounds

Iyuno-SDI funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Nov 2022Series CIMM Investment (lead)$22M$1.2BIyuno-SDI, the world's largest content localization and media technology company formed by the merger of Iyuno Media Group and SDI Media, secured a significant investment from IMM Investment Corp. in January 2022, following a $160 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 in April 2021. The investment valued the company at $1.2 billion enterprise value, with IMM joining existing investors including SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Altor Fund IV, Softbank Ventures Asia, and Shamrock Capital Advisors. Korean reports indicated IMM invested approximately 140 billion won ($120 million). The funding supports Iyuno-SDI's growth strategy amid rising demand from global OTT streaming platforms for high-quality localization services in English and non-English content. The company reported remarkable growth in 2021 with double-digit increases and anticipates continued expansion, driven by AI advances in text and voice translation expanding into new verticals. Prior to the merger, Iyuno and SDI combined for an estimated $400 million in revenues in 2020. Post-investment plans include investments in new studios, facility upgrades, talent development, and the launch of Iyuno-SDI University. IMM, managing $4.7 billion in assets, takes a board seat as a significant minority investor alongside CEO David Lee and others. The round positions Iyuno-SDI among the most valuable translation and localization providers globally.
Apr 2021Series BSoftBank Group (lead)$160M-Iyuno-SDI Group, formed in 2021 after Iyuno Media Group's acquisition of SDI Media, is the leading provider of localization services including subtitles, dubbing, and accessibility features for the media and entertainment industry, operating 67 offices in 34 countries and supporting over 100 languages. The company leverages AI, neural machine translation, proprietary cloud-based ERP software, and human expertise to serve clients like Netflix, Apple iTunes, DreamWorks, HBO, and Entertainment One. Founded in 2002 by CEO David Lee, it was bootstrapped until 2018 when SoftBank Ventures Asia invested $23.5 million. On April 9, 2021, Iyuno-SDI secured a $160 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, shortly after completing the SDI Media acquisition that nearly doubled its global footprint. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 became one of the largest shareholders and joined the board alongside CEO David Lee, Altor, Shamrock Capital Advisors, and SoftBank Ventures Asia Corp. The funds aim to support growth, technology advancement, and transformation of the localization industry amid shifting content distribution patterns. A subsequent funding round approximately one year later with IMM Investment Corp valued the company at $1.2 billion enterprise value, following the SoftBank investment. The company positions itself at the forefront of AI-driven localization for OTT services and media firms, with strong growth potential in a market shifting from manual to digital processes.
Apr 2018Series ASBVA (lead)$24M--

Who has invested in Iyuno-SDI?

3 investors have backed Iyuno-SDI across its funding rounds, including SoftBank Group, SBVA and IMM Investment.

Lead investors include IMM Investment, SoftBank Group and SBVA.


Iyuno-SDI Investors

Investors in Iyuno-SDI by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
SoftBank GroupJapanTokyo1LeadApr 2021

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Acquisitions by Iyuno-SDI

Iyuno-SDI has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Iyuno-SDI was on January 31st 2024. Iyuno-SDI acquired Unidub Brazil for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Iyuno-SDI

Unidub Brazil
Ak'la Kara International
SDI Media
labibit.it
Description
Unidub Brazil is a dubbing studio offering audio localization services for films, TV series, and advertisements in Portuguese. Based in São Paulo, the facility provides full post-production including script adaptation, voice recording, lip-sync, and sound mixing. Unidub Brazil handles projects for international distributors, streaming platforms like Netflix, and local broadcasters such as Globo Television.
Ak'la Kara International is an Istanbul-based dubbing and subtitling studio that delivers voice-over services in Turkish, English, Arabic, and 20 other languages for films, TV series, documentaries, and corporate videos. The studio equips projects with professional actors and sound engineers using Avid and Pro Tools suites. It handles localization for platforms like Netflix and Disney+ Turkey, maintaining ISO 9001 certification for quality control.
SDI Media is a global localization provider operating over 100 owned recording studios for dubbing, subtitling, and media services across theatrical, broadcast, digital, and interactive platforms. Headquartered in Los Angeles with facilities in 60 countries, the company delivers end-to-end solutions for content owners like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros., handling translations in 80 languages with cloud-based workflows.
laBiBi.it is a Rome-based studio specializing in dubbing, subtitling, and localization for films, TV series, and ads in Italian and multiple languages. With expertise from cinema veterans, it handles projects for Netflix Italy and RAI broadcasters, ensuring cultural adaptation and voice casting.
HQ CountryBrazilTurkeyUnited StatesItaly
HQ City
São Paulo
İstanbul
Los Angeles, CA
Rome
Deal Date31 Jan 20246 Jun 202322 Jan 202110 Dec 2018
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Iyuno-SDI Competitors

Iyuno-SDI competitors include listed companies like Amagi Media Labs and Alibaba Pictures Group, and private ones like AGBO, APX Group, Minute Media and Omaha Productions.

Public and private companies comparable to Iyuno-SDI
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
AGBOUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAPrivate--$1.1B-
APX GroupUnited StatesNew York City, NYPrivate--$1B-
Minute MediaUnited KingdomLondonPrivate$300M-$1B3.3x
Omaha ProductionsUnited StatesLos Angeles, CAPrivate--$800M-
Amagi Media LabsIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$157M$8M$1.3B6.3x
Alibaba Pictures GroupChinaChinaPublicly listed$1.2B$133M$1.8B0.7x

Iyuno-SDI Public Comps

Iyuno-SDI is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Harmonic, Anycolor, Bona Film Group, Amagi Media Labs, MNC Digital Entertainment, SM Entertainment, Huawen Media Group, Webtoon, Sinclair and Saregama India.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Harmonic$361M$24M3.0x2.3x46.2x11.9x
Anycolor$358M$133M3.2x3.1x8.7x8.5x
Bona Film Group$187M($204M)8.4x7.8x(7.7x)(152.8x)
Amagi Media Labs$157M$8M7.2x6.3x145.2x75.9x
MNC Digital Entertainment$216M$73M4.7x-14.0x-
SM Entertainment$855M$311M1.5x1.5x4.1x7.3x
Huawen Media Group$53M($11M)28.3x-(133.6x)-
Webtoon$1.4B($373M)0.6x0.6x(2.4x)37.6x

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Common questions about Iyuno-SDI

When was Iyuno-SDI founded?Iyuno-SDI was founded in 2002.
Where is Iyuno-SDI headquartered?Iyuno-SDI is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Is Iyuno-SDI publicly listed?No, Iyuno-SDI is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Iyuno-SDI's valuation?Iyuno-SDI was last valued at $1.2B in its Series C in November 2022.
How much funding has Iyuno-SDI raised?Iyuno-SDI has raised $206M across 3 funding rounds.
What was Iyuno-SDI's last funding round?Iyuno-SDI's last funding round was a $22M Series C in November 2022, led by IMM Investment.
Who are Iyuno-SDI's investors?Iyuno-SDI's investors include SoftBank Group, IMM Investment and SBVA.
Which companies are comparable to Iyuno-SDI?Companies comparable to Iyuno-SDI include AGBO, APX Group, Minute Media, Omaha Productions, Amagi Media Labs and Alibaba Pictures Group.
How many companies has Iyuno-SDI acquired?Iyuno-SDI has acquired 6 companies, including Unidub Brazil, Ak'la Kara International, SDI Media, labibit.it and Berliner Synchron.

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