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Corporate Growth B2C

Showmax

Africa streaming service

South Africa , Johannesburg Founded 2015 501-1000 Website
Total Raised$177,000,000
StageGrowth
Operating Since2015 (11y)

About Showmax

Showmax is a subscription video streaming service for Africa with international and local content.

Funding

Total Raised$177,000,000

Funding History

Growth Jan 2024
$177M

Lead: MultiChoice

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Quick Facts

CountrySouth Africa
Founded2015
TypeCorporate
ModelB2C
Team Size501-1000

Operating In

South AfricaNigeriaKenyaPan-African

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