Last deal

$517.37M
Local Amount - INR 42.86B

Amount

Secondary Market

Stage

13.03.2024

Date

3

all rounds

$2.61B

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date founded

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About Company
Viacom18 is an Indian entertainment network and brand house that offers multi-platform experiences across various mediums.

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founded date

01.01.2007

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For Profit

Last funding type

Secondary Market

IPO status

Private

Description

Viacom18, a joint venture between Network18 and ViacomCBS, is a rapidly growing entertainment network in India. With 15 channels reaching 150 million viewers in 80 countries, Viacom18 delivers informative and engaging content in multiple languages. The company excels in digital branded content, creating innovative shows that cater to different audience segments. Viacom18 also has a significant presence in the consumer products space, offering a diverse portfolio of brands. Additionally, Viacom18 Motion Pictures is a renowned motion pictures studio, known for delivering critically and commercially successful films. Overall, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India through its multi-platform, multi-generational, and multicultural brand experiences.
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Jyoti Deshpande

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CEO

Vineet Govil

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CTO

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