Plint

Plint is a localization company specializing in the adaptation of audiovisual content, offering services like dubbing, subtitling, and audio descriptions to ensure cultural relevance and accessibility for diverse audiences across multiple platforms. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Plint specializes in the localization of audiovisual content. The company has undergone strategic shifts to enhance its service offerings but has not disclosed any details about subsidiaries or prior acquisitions. Thomas Roberts serves as the CEO, bringing experience from previous ventures, although details on those are not available.

In May 2020, Priveq Investment acquired a 55% majority stake in Plint, further supporting its growth trajectory, with financial terms of the transaction remaining undisclosed. As of now, the company has completed a total of 1 deal, with the most recent deal finalized in May 2020. Plint specializes in the localization of audiovisual content, delivering services such as dubbing, subtitling, and audio description. Their offerings are designed to adapt foreign content for diverse linguistic audiences, addressing dialectal and cultural nuances to enhance the viewer experience.

With over 20 years of experience, Plint collaborates with leading entertainment studios, streaming platforms, and content creators globally, serving markets such as Brazil, Korea, and France. Their high-quality localized content is designed to improve accessibility and engagement for consumers of both local and international media. In the most recent year, Plint reported revenue of USD 30. 41 mn and an EBITDA of USD 1.

34 mn. The company operates on a business-to-business model, generating income primarily through partnerships with entertainment studios and content distributors, engaging in project-based transactions tailored to specific market needs. Plint aims to expand its service offerings by designing new products focused on enhancing localization technology and processes, with plans to launch these innovations within the next 18 months. The company is targeting expansion into emerging markets in Asia and South America, with a goal to establish a stronger presence by 2025.

The funding from the acquisition by Priveq Investment will be utilized to support these initiatives, focusing on enhancing technological capabilities and market reach, ensuring sustained growth in the competitive localization industry.