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Philo
Consumer Services · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2011
Next-generation TV service MoreLess
Philo is a streaming service that provides access to over 60 popular TV channels, including A&E, AMC, Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, Food Network, Hallmark, HGTV, TLC, VH1, and WEtv. It operates in the online streaming market, targeting consumers who seek an alternative to traditional cable subscriptions. Philo's business model is subscription-based, offering a 7-day free trial to attract new users. Revenue is generated through monthly subscription fees, providing customers with unlimited DVR and the ability to stream content on multiple devices. The service is designed to offer a cost-effective and flexible TV viewing experience.
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Company overview
Philo company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 211
- Open positions
- 5
- Dealroom signal
- 78.2
Valuation & funding
Philo funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES DOther financing | Aug 2020 | $50M | $200M | Republic Capital | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Jul 2018 | $41M | $166M | A+E Networks · Discovery · Scripps Ventures · Viacom | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2017 | $25M | $100M | Viacom · Discovery · AMC · A+E Networks | — |
| SERIES COther financing | May 2017 | $22M | $88M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Jun 2015 | $10M | $40M | Andrew McCollum · Rho Ventures · Xfund · HBO | — |
| DEBTDebt | Nov 2014 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2013 | NEA | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Sep 2011 | Flybridge Capital Partners | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Jun 2011 | Summer@Highland | — |
Growth signals
Philo website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Philo is 4.1M monthly website visits, up 32.3% over the last three months. Philo's team grew 4.5% over the past year.
Hiring
Open positions at Philo
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Talent graph
Philo's talent
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Global footprint
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Latest news about Philo
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about Philo
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