STARZ PLAY
Company

Last deal

$25M

Amount

Debt Financing

Stage

03.02.2021

Date

2

all rounds

$150M

Total amount

General

About Company
STARZ Play is a streaming platform that offers movies, TV shows, and live sports to users in the Middle East and North Africa.

Related to

Starz Entertainment

Starz Entertainment

Starz is a global media company that produces and distributes premium streaming content.

Sector

Media

Subsector

Entertainment

Keywords

Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment, Broadcasting

Location

Englewood, CO, USA

count Of Investments

1

count Of Exists

1

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Also Known As

Playco Entertainment FZ

founded date

01.01.2014

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Debt Financing

IPO status

Private

Description

STARZ Play, founded in 2014 and based in Dubai, UAE, provides a wide range of entertainment options, including blockbuster Hollywood movies, TV shows, documentaries, and same-day-as-the-US series. It also offers dedicated content for Arabic fans and features one-click Arabic subtitling and French audio options. The platform utilizes advanced technology to deliver a premium, ad-free viewing experience with full HD and 4K content sourced from major studios such as Disney, Warner Bros, Sony, Showtime, Paramount, and CBS. Users can access STARZ Play on various devices, including iOS and Android, smart TVs, game consoles, and regional IPTV services. The company has experienced significant growth since its launch, reaching over 1.9 million subscribers and being installed on over 10 million devices.