Gracenote
Latest round
- Series E
Last raised
- Aug 2005
Total raised
- $33M
Investors
- 2
About Gracenote
Gracenote provides metadata solutions that enhance content discoverability and viewer engagement across various media platforms.Gracenote is a media and entertainment metadata company known for optimizing content discoverability. Founded in Emeryville, US, it was acquired by Sony Corporation in April 2008 for approximately USD 260 mn. Gracenote has successfully executed 4 deals, with the most recent in April 2008.Gracenote specializes in providing comprehensive media and entertainment metadata solutions designed to enhance content discoverability and viewer engagement across various platforms. Their core offerings include entertainment metadata and unique identification systems (IDs) that optimize the distribution and contextualization of content, enabling clients to effectively manage their investments in media. These services cater to a diverse clientele that includes major entertainment companies, streaming platforms, television networks, and advertisers, ensuring that viewers can easily discover and engage with their favorite content.Gracenote generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and strategic partnerships with clients in the media and entertainment sector. These transactions typically involve long-term agreements for access to their extensive metadata and ID services, which are crucial for optimizing content distribution and advertising effectiveness. Clients may engage Gracenote for tailored solutions that include analytics and contextual advertising tools, ensuring alignment with industry standards. The company's revenue structure reflects a B2B focus, where partnerships with streaming services, broadcasters, and content providers drive a consistent flow of business transactions.Following its acquisition by Sony in April 2008, Gracenote is poised to leverage its extensive resources for future growth. The company aims to expand its product offerings and enhance existing solutions, with plans for new product launches targeting the evolving needs of the media landscape. Gracenote is also focusing on entering new geographic markets beyond its established presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, with specific plans to explore opportunities in emerging regions by 2025.
Who invested in Gracenote
2 investors across 3 rounds
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Who invested in Gracenote?
Gracenote has 2 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Gracenote raised?
Gracenote has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Gracenote last raise money?
Gracenote's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Aug 2005.
What does Gracenote do?
Gracenote provides metadata solutions that enhance content discoverability and viewer engagement across various media platforms.
Where is Gracenote headquartered?
Gracenote is headquartered in Emeryville, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Gracenote?
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