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Showmax
Consumer Services · Randburg, South Africa · Founded 2015
Online subscription video on demand (SVOD) service tailored for the African market and diaspora MoreLess
Showmax is a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service that provides a diverse range of movies, TV shows, and original content to a global audience. Operating primarily in the entertainment and media market, Showmax targets consumers looking for high-quality streaming services. The company leverages a subscription-based business model, generating revenue through monthly or yearly subscription fees paid by its users. Showmax differentiates itself by offering unique content and addressing streaming challenges that other services have not yet solved. The service is accessible on multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and computers, making it convenient for users to watch their favorite content anytime, anywhere. Showmax's engineering team, based in Prague, Czech Republic, is dedicated to continuous innovation and improving the user experience. The company also emphasizes customer service, providing support to help users with any issues they may encounter.
Keywords: SVOD, streaming, movies, TV shows, original content, subscription, global audience, innovation, user experience, customer service.
Company overview
Showmax company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Randburg, South Africa
- Employees
- 313
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 62.3
Valuation & funding
Showmax funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Sep 2024 | $164M | — | NBCUniversal · MultiChoice | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2024 | $177M | $708M | NBCUniversal · MultiChoice | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2023 | $27M | $108M | MultiChoice | ↗ |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Mar 2023 | $0 | — | NBCUniversal | ↗ |
Growth signals
Showmax website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Showmax is 79K monthly website visits, down 96.7% over the last three months. Showmax's team declined 12.8% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Talent graph
Showmax's talent
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Investors
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Global footprint
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