Firstlight Media AB
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Firstlight Media AB - overview
Established
2013
Location
Stockholm, -, Sweden
Primary Industry
Media
About
Firstlight Media AB provides innovative localization and content services for the broadcast and streaming industries, ensuring high-quality, accessible content for users across various digital platforms. Firstlight Media AB, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in localization services for digital content. The company was acquired by Highview Capital in March 2020; specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. The CEO is Katarina Svensson, who has a background in leading tech-driven media companies.
Firstlight Media AB focuses on comprehensive localization and content services tailored for the broadcast, streaming, and media sectors. Their offerings include subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, access services, content management, and technological solutions such as asset and metadata management, integration, and media workflow, enhancing accessibility and compliance with localization standards across global markets. In 2023, Firstlight Media AB reported a revenue of USD 2. 24 mn with an EBITDA of USD -177,096.
6. Their business model revolves around B2B transactions, partnering primarily with broadcasters and streaming platforms through service contracts for localized content production and media management, facilitated by their SaaS platform, Comet. Following its acquisition by Highview Capital in March 2020, Firstlight Media AB is expected to focus on expanding its service offerings and entering new markets. The company aims to launch new products designed for enhanced media management and localization services, targeting European and Nordic regions for expansion.
Funding from the acquisition will likely support these growth initiatives.
Current Investors
Highview Capital
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Digital Media
Website
www.firstlightmedia.com
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Firstlight Media AB - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyout | Completed | Firstlight Media AB | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Quickplay Media Co. | - |
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