MUBI Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

MUBI was acquired by Pale Fire Capital in September 2021.

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MUBI acquisition price

Undisclosed

Acquired by Pale Fire Capital · Sep 2021

Cumulative funding MUBI raised

$100M

across 1 funding round

Key investors in MUBI

  • Sequoia Capital

MUBI Overview

About MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company, and distributor focused on independent and auteur cinema. Founded in 2007, the platform curates films from directors worldwide for audiences in 190 countries, with weekly cinema tickets via MUBI GO in select markets. It acquired The Match Factory in January 2022 and a majority stake in Cinéart in February 2024, alongside publishing Notebook for film culture.


Founded

2007

HQ

United KingdomLondon

Website

mubi.com

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Subscription

Valuation

$1B (May 2025)

MUBI Acquisition

MUBI was acquired by Pale Fire Capital for an undisclosed price on 29 September 2021.

Before the acquisition MUBI had raised $100M across 1 funding round.

Pale Fire Capital acquired a 22.4% stake in Mubi, an online car-insurance comparison platform based in Warsaw and the second-largest player in Poland's market. The investment, in the order of hundreds of millions of Czech korunas, was earmarked to fund product expansion into areas such as travel insurance, IT development and marketing.

MUBI acquisition details
AcquirerDateType
  • Pale Fire Capital
29 Sep 2021PE buyout

Sources: palefirecapital.com

MUBI Valuation

MUBI is currently valued at $1B, based on its undisclosed-stage round in May 2025.

The $100M round was led by Sequoia Capital.

MUBI valuation by funding round

MUBI valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
May 2025Undisclosed stage$1B

MUBI Funding History

MUBI has raised a total of $100M across 1 funding round.

MUBI funding rounds

MUBI funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
May 2025Undisclosed stageSequoia Capital (lead)$100M$1BMUBI is a London-based global streaming service, production company, and film distributor focused on independent and prestige cinema, founded in 2007 by CEO Efe Cakarel. It operates a subscription-based platform available in over 190 countries, offering ambitious films by visionary filmmakers, including festival winners and Oscar-nominated titles like The Substance, which grossed $84 million globally after theatrical and streaming release. MUBI has expanded into theatrical distribution in markets like the UK, US, Canada, Latin America, Germany, and Italy, employs over 400 people across 15 countries, and reports around 20 million global users with a UK subscription price of £11.99 monthly. In June 2025, MUBI raised $100 million in growth financing led by Sequoia Capital, achieving a $1 billion post-money valuation and unicorn status. The round marks Sequoia's first investment in a European streaming company and its largest recent entertainment sector bet. Existing investor Summit Partners, which backed MUBI in 2021, remains the largest shareholder and supported the company's fivefold subscriber growth since then. Proceeds will fund content acquisition, original productions like the upcoming crime drama The Mastermind, global brand-building, and M&A. The investment occurred amid sluggish media startup funding, down significantly from 2021 peaks, though MUBI's hybrid model of cinema releases and streaming has driven success with hits like Anora, The Brutalist, and The Substance. MUBI has raised over $180 million total from investors including MMC Ventures and C4 Ventures, and claims profitability. The Sequoia deal sparked controversy due to the VC's investments in an Israeli defense firm, leading to over 10,000 subscriber losses in 2025, though operations continue with new director deals and international expansion like Mubi Go in Mexico.

Who has invested in MUBI?

1 investor has backed MUBI across its funding rounds, including Sequoia Capital.

Lead investors include Sequoia Capital.


MUBI Investors

Investors in MUBI by funding rounds participated
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Acquisitions by MUBI

MUBI has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by MUBI was on February 6th 2024. MUBI acquired Cinéart for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by MUBI

Cinéart
Description
Cinéart is a Belgium-based film distributor releasing movies to cinemas, DVD, and Blu-ray formats. Headquartered in Brussels, it handles acquisitions, marketing, and theatrical rollouts for independent European and international titles. Cinéart has distributed films like The Artist and Intouchables in Benelux markets, partnering with local cinema chains such as Kinepolis. The company also manages home video releases through alliances with retailers and streaming preparatory licensing.
HQ CountryBelgium
HQ City
Brussels
Deal Date6 Feb 2024
Valuationundisclosed
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MUBI Competitors

MUBI competitors include listed companies like Saregama India and Viaplay, and private ones like Atmosphere, ivi, Minute Media and mobli.

Public and private companies comparable to MUBI
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
AtmosphereUnited StatesAustin, TXPrivate$25M-$1B40.0x
iviRussiaMoscowPrivate$121M-$1B8.3x
Minute MediaUnited KingdomLondonPrivate$300M-$1B3.3x
mobliIsraelTel AvivPrivate--$1B-
Saregama IndiaIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$100M$36M$979M8.6x
ViaplaySwedenSwedenPublicly listed$1.8B($40M)$631M0.6x

MUBI Public Comps

MUBI is no longer listed, but its public comps include Saregama India, MNC Digital Entertainment, iQIYI, Storytel, FuboTV, Nine Entertainment, Zee Entertainment, Stingray Group, Cover and Viaplay.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Saregama India$100M$36M9.7x8.6x26.8x24.6x
MNC Digital Entertainment$216M$73M4.7x-14.0x-
iQIYI$4.1B$2B0.6x0.7x1.3x104.4x
Storytel$410M$71M2.3x2.1x13.2x10.5x
FuboTV$1.6B($122M)1.9x0.5x(25.2x)23.6x
Nine Entertainment$1.6B($279M)1.3x1.3x(7.2x)6.9x
Zee Entertainment$843M$43M0.6x0.6x12.5x8.9x
Stingray Group$328M$28M3.5x2.9x40.8x8.5x

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Common questions about MUBI

When was MUBI founded?MUBI was founded in 2007.
Where is MUBI headquartered?MUBI is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Is MUBI publicly listed?No, MUBI was acquired by Pale Fire Capital in September 2021.
Who acquired MUBI?MUBI was acquired by Pale Fire Capital in September 2021.
What is MUBI's valuation?MUBI was last valued at $1B in its undisclosed-stage round in May 2025.
How much funding has MUBI raised?MUBI has raised $100M across 1 funding round.
What was MUBI's last funding round?MUBI's last funding round was a $100M undisclosed-stage round in May 2025, led by Sequoia Capital.
Who are MUBI's investors?MUBI's investors include Sequoia Capital.
Which companies are comparable to MUBI?Companies comparable to MUBI include Atmosphere, ivi, Minute Media, mobli, Saregama India and Viaplay.
How many companies has MUBI acquired?MUBI has acquired 1 company, including Cinéart.

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