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Dolby

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A leading global developer of audio, imaging and voice technologies for cinema, home theaters, PCs, mobile phones, and games

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 1965Consumer Services
Valuation $5.81B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $1.43B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $547M Latest reported FY

About Dolby

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is a leading innovator in audio, visual, and voice technologies, primarily serving the entertainment industry. The company operates in the global market, providing cutting-edge solutions for movies, TV, music, and gaming. Dolby's flagship technologies include Dolby Atmos, which offers immersive sound that moves around the listener, and Dolby Vision, which delivers ultra-vivid picture quality.

Dolby serves a diverse range of clients, including filmmakers, musicians, game developers, and streaming platforms. By enhancing the sensory experience of their content, Dolby helps these creators deliver more engaging and impactful experiences to their audiences. For instance, filmmakers like Aaron Lieber use Dolby Vision to make their visuals more striking, while musicians like Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd utilize Dolby Atmos to create a deeper connection with their listeners.

The company's business model revolves around licensing its technologies to content creators and distributors. This means that Dolby earns revenue whenever its technology is used in movies, TV shows, music tracks, or video games. Additionally, Dolby partners with hardware manufacturers to integrate its technologies into consumer electronics like TVs, sound systems, and gaming consoles, further expanding its revenue streams.

Dolby also operates Dolby Cinema, a premium cinema experience designed to provide the best possible sound, picture, and environment for moviegoers. This venture not only enhances the brand's visibility but also generates additional income through ticket sales and partnerships with cinema chains.

In summary, Dolby Laboratories leverages its advanced audio and visual technologies to enhance entertainment experiences, serving a wide range of clients in the entertainment industry. The company makes money through licensing agreements and partnerships with content creators and hardware manufacturers, as well as through its own premium cinema offerings.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1965
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Listing
IPO 2005
Employees
2,287
Open positions
92
Dealroom signal
63.2/100
Industry
Media
Sector
Consumer Services, Ticketing, Entertainment, Streaming, Voice Recognition
Technology
Hardware, 3D Technology, Big Data, Deep Tech, Computer Vision
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b, b2c
Investment activity
4 companies, latest Jul 2024
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
IPO✓Exit Feb 2005 $0 — Undisclosed —
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMarginR&D
2026 $1.4B +5.7% $547M 38.4% $256M 17.9% $262M
2025 $1.3B +5.9% $394M 29.2% $255M 18.9% $262M
2024 $1.3B -2% $358M 28.1% $262M 20.6% $264M
2023 $1.3B +3.7% $405M 31.2% $272M
2022 $1.3B -2.1% $330M 26.3%
2021 $1.3B +10.3% $464M 36.2%
2020 $1.2B — $333M 28.6%
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Growth signals

Dolby website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Dolby is 1.1M monthly website visits, up 46.7% over the last three months. Dolby's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.1M 3-month web change+46.7% 1-year team growth0%
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Team profiled 148 named & role-tagged
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · San Francisco HQ
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Market sentiment

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