# Digital Entertainment Corporation of America

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/digital-entertainment-corporation-of-america

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.kincommunity.com
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series D (Jun 30, 2016)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Digital Entertainment Corporation of America is a media company that creates and distributes lifestyle programming focused on women, leveraging celebrity influence to engage viewers across digital platforms.Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Angeles, US, Digital Entertainment Corporation of America specializes in lifestyle content tailored for women. The company was acquired by Corus Entertainment Inc. in April 2019 for undisclosed financial terms. Under the leadership of CEO Luca Palumbo, the firm has completed a total of 6 deals, with the latest funding round being a Series D that raised USD 13.50 mn led by ECP Growth, bringing the total amount raised to USD 13.50 mn.Kin Community specializes in creating and distributing celebrity-driven lifestyle programming aimed at diverse women's audiences. Their core offerings include a variety of video content such as cooking, home, and wellness shows, which are released through multiple digital platforms, primarily targeting viewers in the United States and Canada, while also expanding into international markets like the United Kingdom and Australia.Kin Community generates revenue mainly through advertising partnerships and content sponsorships, collaborating with brands that resonate with their audience's lifestyle interests. They may also engage in direct-to-consumer transactions through subscription services or exclusive content offerings, enhancing revenue through partnerships with retailers and e-commerce platforms, while flagship content drives viewer engagement.Moving forward, Digital Entertainment Corporation of America is expected to focus on launching new lifestyle programming designed to enhance viewer engagement. The recent funding from the Series D round will support expansion efforts into international markets, including the United Kingdom and Australia, with an emphasis on launching new content by the end of 2023. The company aims to further develop its advertising partnerships to maximize revenue potential.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Jun 30, 2016, $14M — ECP Growth, Corus Entertainment Inc., Tengelmann Group, Allure Media
- Series C, Sep 18, 2014, $12M — Mayfield Fund, General Catalyst Partners, Rustic Canyon Partners, ECP Growth, Corus Entertainment Inc.

## Investors

- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Series C
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series C
- Rustic Canyon Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rustic-canyon-partners) — Series C
- ECP Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ecp-growth) — Series C, Series D
- Corus Entertainment Inc. — Series C, Series D
- Tengelmann Group — Series D
- Allure Media — Series D