Skybound, LLC

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Skybound, LLC - overview

Established

2010

Location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Primary Industry

Media

About

Skybound, LLC is a dynamic entertainment company specializing in the creation and distribution of comic books, games, and television series, aimed at engaging diverse audiences with innovative storytelling. Skybound, LLC, founded in 2010, is based in Los Angeles, US. The company focuses on producing comic books and television adaptations. The firm has not undergone any notable pivots or changes in strategy.


Founded by Aakash Saini and Fernanda Andrade, the company is helmed by CEO David Alpert. Skybound has successfully completed 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on January 29, 2020, when it raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding led by Com2uS, with participation from Third Wave Digital Ventures and C Ventures Fund. Skybound is a multifaceted entertainment company that primarily focuses on creating and distributing comic books, games, and television series. The company's core product offerings include popular comic titles such as "Invincible" and the "Energon Universe," as well as adaptations for television, including a Prime Video series based on "Invincible.


" These products engage audiences by providing innovative storytelling experiences across multiple platforms. Skybound serves a broad client base, including fans of comic books and television series, and collectors of merchandise through its online shop, which features items like hoodies priced at USD 84. 99 and compendiums starting from USD 49. 99.


The company distributes its products across various geographical markets, including North America and international regions, catering to a global audience interested in graphic novels and multimedia storytelling. Skybound generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with retailers. Customers purchase comic books, merchandise, and related products via the company’s online platform and traditional retail channels. The company also engages in subscription models through the Skybound Insiders program, offering exclusive content and rewards.


These revenue streams support the ongoing development of flagship series and merchandise, leveraging the established fanbase of its popular titles. Skybound plans to enhance its product offerings by developing new comic book series and expanding its television adaptations, with several titles scheduled for release in the coming years. The company aims to penetrate new international markets, particularly targeting Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. The recent funding from the January 2020 round will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing production capabilities and marketing efforts to reach wider audiences.


Current Investors

C Capital, Com2uS, Third Wave Digital Ventures

Primary Industry

Media

Sub Industries

Digital Media, Literary Publishing, Television & Film

Website

www.skybound.com

Verticals

Manufacturing

Company Stage

Angel & Seed

Total Amount Raised

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