STX Entertainment

company

About

STX Entertainment is a global media company that creates, produces, distributes, finances and markets film, television and digital media.

  • 101 - 250

Details

Last Funding Type
Series B
Last Funding Money Raised
$20M
Industries
Digital Entertainment,Film Distribution,Film Production,Music,TV Production
Founded date
Mar 1, 2014
Number Of Employee
101 - 250
Operating Status
Active

STX Entertainment is a global, next-generation media company whose mission is to unlock the value of the direct connection stars have with their fans through the development, financing, production, marketing and distribution of film, television, VR, digital video, music and live entertainment content. It is the industry leader in transforming beyond traditional platform-driven content to creating talent-driven enterprises.

The company is led by accomplished businessman Robert Simonds and was co-founded by Bill McGlashan, managing partner of the leading global private investment firm TPG. Other investors include Hony Capital, a leading private equity firm in China; PCCW, Southeast Asia's largest Internet and cable services provider; Tencent Holdings, China's leading provider of online products and services; Liberty Global, the world’s largest distribution platform; Dominic Ng, Chairman of East West Bank; DNS Capital (representing the business interests of Gigi Pritzker and her immediate family); and Beau Wrigley, former Chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, among others. With these strategic relationships, the company is uniquely positioned to maximize the impact of content worldwide, with direct passage into the China market.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
2
$20M
STX Entertainment has raised a total of $20M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Jun 7, 2018 from a Series B round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
Jun 7, 2018 Series B $20M 1 Eiosoft Capital(DIFC) Ltd Detail
Mar 1, 2014 Series Unknown 1 Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
1
2
STX Entertainment is funded by 2 investors. Eiosoft Capital(DIFC) Ltd and TPG are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
Eiosoft Capital(DIFC) Ltd Yes Series B
TPG Series Unknown