Growth Entertainment MEGA DEAL
$177M

Showmax

South Africa January 2024 Southern Africa

About this Deal

Showmax relaunched with $177M investment and Peacock partnership.

Investors

Lead: MultiChoice

MultiChoice NBCUniversal Comcast

Deal Details

Amount$177M
TypeGrowth
InstrumentEquity
SectorEntertainment
FounderMale-led
StatusClosed

Company

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Showmax
Corporate · Johannesburg

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