Canwest

Company

Investment-firm

Last deal

$24M

Amount

Venture - Series Unknown

Stage

08.01.2010

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1

all rounds

$24M

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About Company
Canwest is Canada's leading international media company that creates and distributes compelling content across multiple media platforms.

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founded date

01.01.1974

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Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Venture - Series Unknown

IPO status

Private

Description

In Canada, Canwest owns conventional television networks Global Television and E!, reaching almost all English-speaking Canadians, along with 26 specialty networks that capture a significant share of commercial specialty network viewers. The company also operates one of Canada's largest newspaper chains and several online properties, including the canada.com network with over 4.5 million unique visitors per month. Canwest's international assets include radio stations in Turkey and full ownership of The New Republic magazine, a US-based political magazine. The company is known for its investments in startups, particularly in the sports and internet sectors, and has partnered with notable sponsors such as Washington Post and McGraw Hill Financial.
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announced date

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