Aniboom

About Aniboom

Aniboom was an Israeli animation company founded in 2006 by Uri Shinar, who brought with him extensive experience as the former CEO of the Israeli Keshet Broadcasting group. The company aimed to establish the first virtual animation studio, a creative hub intended to connect animators with commercial projects. Its business model revolved around a community-based platform where creators could showcase their work, collaborate, and gain exposure to potential employers and brands seeking original animated content.

The platform functioned as a multi-faceted service. For animators, it was a distribution channel and a potential source of income through competitions and revenue-sharing on their creations. Aniboom hosted regular contests, often in partnership with other companies, offering cash prizes and production opportunities to winners. For businesses and the entertainment industry, Aniboom served as a vast library of user-generated animated shorts and a talent pool for sourcing animators for specific projects. The company's revenue streams included advertising on the platform, content licensing, and taking a commission from commercial projects facilitated through its network.

A significant milestone for the company was the launch of the Aniboom Awards, an annual international animation competition that attracted thousands of submissions from around the world, solidifying its position as a global community for animators. Aniboom also developed partnerships with major media companies, including Fox, for content creation. Despite its early momentum and raising over $20 million in venture capital from investors like Draper Fisher Jurvetson and DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, the company ceased operations in 2013.