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Dailymotion
The biggest independent video sharing website in the world
About Dailymotion
Dailymotion is a French video-sharing technology platform that was founded in March 2005 by Benjamin Bejbaum and Olivier Poitrey. Bejbaum, a computer programmer, served as the initial CEO, shaping the startup's early strategy. The platform quickly gained traction, securing a significant venture capital investment of €7 million just eighteen months after its launch, which was the largest for a French digital startup in 2006. A major milestone in the company's history was its acquisition by French media conglomerate Vivendi. In 2015, Vivendi acquired an 80% stake from telecommunications corporation Orange for €217 million, providing Dailymotion with substantial resources for international expansion and access to premium content from Vivendi's subsidiaries like Universal Music Group and Canal+ Group.
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The company operates on a multifaceted business model primarily driven by advertising revenue. This includes various ad formats such as pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll video ads, as well as display and native advertising. Revenue is also generated through content partnerships and syndication fees, where content creators can monetize their work via a revenue-sharing model. Dailymotion offers both user-generated content and premium content from established media partners, covering categories like news, sports, music, and entertainment. The platform serves a global audience, with a strategic focus on the 18-49 demographic, and offers localized content for different regions to enhance user engagement.
Dailymotion provides a feature-rich platform for content creators, including tools for content management, detailed analytics, customizable video players, and social media integration. The platform uses advanced algorithms to offer personalized video recommendations based on user viewing habits, aiming to increase engagement. For businesses and professional creators, Dailymotion offers "Dailymotion Pro," a video hosting and broadcasting solution. The platform also includes "Dailymotion Advertising," a proprietary ad platform that provides a secure environment for brands. While facing stiff competition, Dailymotion differentiates itself by focusing on premium content partnerships and targeting a more mature audience compared to some rivals.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Valbonne, France
- Employees
- 592
- Open positions
- 33
- Dealroom signal
- 74.0/100
- Industry
- Media, Telecom
- Sub-industry
- Streaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Entertainment, Content Management, Gig Economy
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest May 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Jul 2015 | $239M | $293M | Vivendi | — |
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Feb 2013 | $67M | $132M | Orange | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Dailymotion is 180M monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Dailymotion's team grew 26.2% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Atlas Venture
Partech
Advent Venture Partners
Eurazeo- MZMark Zaleski
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Orange
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Vivendi
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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