Skybound Entertainment

Company

Investment-firm

Last deal

$688.3K

Amount

Equity Crowdfunding

Stage

15.04.2024

Date

3

all rounds

$18.53M

Total amount

Financing round

General

About Company
Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company that creates comics, film, TV, games, and more.

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founded date

01.01.2010

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Equity Crowdfunding

IPO status

Private

Description

Founded by Robert Kirkman in 2010, Skybound Entertainment operates as a hub for comic book creators to publish their work. It offers a range of popular comic book series, including The Walking Dead and Invincible. In addition to comics, Skybound Entertainment has expanded into television shows, merchandise, and various entertainment platforms. Based in Culver City, California, the company prioritizes the vision and integrity of creators, collaborating with them to bring their projects to life across different mediums such as games, TV series, films, and audio series.
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Employee Profiles
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Ned Sherman

Ned Sherman

Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer

Rachel Skidmore

Rachel Skidmore

Vice President of Film and Television

Bob Rademacher

Bob Rademacher

CTO / CIO

David Alpert

David Alpert

President

Robert Kirkman

Robert Kirkman

Founder

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