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Online subscription video on demand (SVOD) service tailored for the African market and diaspora

Randburg, South AfricaFounded 2015Consumer Services

Valuation $1–2.5B Last recorded · 2024

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Showmax

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.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Randburg, South Africa
Employees: 313
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 62.3/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Streaming
Sector: Consumer Services, Rumoured $1B
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

4 recorded events

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	↗

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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.

Latest monthly visits79K 3-month web change-96.7% 1-year team growth-12.8%

Monthly website visitsDec 2020–Jul 2026

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