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StarzPlay
Stream movies, TV shows, documentaries and other in 19 Middle East and North African countries
About StarzPlay
STARZPLAY is an online entertainment subscription service that provides access to a wide range of Hollywood movies, original TV shows, and children's programs. The platform caters to a diverse audience across multiple countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, South Sudan, Yemen, and Spain.
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Operating in the highly competitive streaming market, STARZPLAY differentiates itself by offering a curated selection of content that appeals to various demographics, including families and children. The business model is subscription-based, where users pay a recurring fee to access the content library. This model ensures a steady revenue stream and allows the company to invest in acquiring and producing high-quality content.
STARZPLAY generates revenue primarily through subscription fees, and it also offers features like parental controls to enhance user experience and ensure age-appropriate viewing. The platform is accessible on multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, making it convenient for users to watch their favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employees
- 276
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 76.0/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sub-industry
- Streaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Digital Entertainment, Entertainment, Streaming, On-Demand, Watch, Video, Adventure
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning StarzPlay.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Feb 2021 | $25M | — | RUYA PARTNERS | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Nov 2017 | $125M | $500M | State Street Global Advisors · Starz | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for StarzPlay is 3.2M monthly website visits, up 100% over the last three months. StarzPlay's team grew 3.4% 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 A4 investors entered at this stage
Delta Partners Capital Limited- SPSEQ Capital Partners
State Street Global Advisors
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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
RUYA PARTNERS
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