# Samba TV

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/samba-tv

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.samba.tv
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 19, 2017)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Samba TV is a technology company that enhances television viewing through advanced audience measurement and advertising solutions, providing valuable insights and analytics for advertisers and media companies.Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, US, Samba TV, Inc. specializes in audience measurement tools designed to enhance the television advertising landscape. Co-founders Alvir Navin, Lisa Sadikman, and Michael Zennadi have built a company that has successfully raised USD 29.60 mn in its latest funding round, Series C, leading to a total funding of USD 29.60 mn. The company is currently valued at USD 363.30 mn, and its CEO is Ashwin Navin.Samba TV provides a comprehensive suite of data-driven products and services aimed at transforming the television viewing experience through enhanced measurement and advertising solutions. Their core offerings include audience measurement tools that leverage a robust multi-source television panel, significantly larger than traditional measurement systems, to deliver insights on true reach and frequency for advertisers. Samba TV's technology enables clients, which include agencies, brands, and publishers, to access detailed viewership data and analytics, facilitating targeted advertising and informed decision-making. The company predominantly operates in North America, Europe, and select markets in Asia, catering to a diverse range of clients in the media and entertainment sectors, as well as direct-to-consumer brands looking to optimize their advertising strategies.Samba TV reported revenue of USD 106.83 mn for the year 2020, with an EBITDA of USD 0.36 mn for the same year. The company’s revenue model is structured around B2B relationships, primarily through subscriptions and partnerships with various stakeholders in the television and advertising ecosystem. Clients engage with Samba TV to access their advanced analytics and measurement solutions, facilitating effective advertising campaigns across various platforms. Typically, transactions may involve annual or multi-year subscription agreements where clients pay for access to specific services, which include audience insights and data analytics. The company’s flagship products, centered around audience measurement and advertising solutions, support clients in maximizing the impact of their media investments. Pricing structures for services are tailored to the needs of individual clients based on the scope and scale of their advertising requirements.Samba TV, Inc. plans to utilize its recent funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company aims to develop new products that focus on advanced analytics and audience engagement tools, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. Additionally, Samba TV is looking to expand its presence in European and Asian markets by 2024. The funding raised will support these initiatives, furthering their commitment to providing innovative solutions in the television advertising space.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 19, 2017, $30M — The Walt Disney Company, MDC Ventures, Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., WarnerMedia Investments, Draper, Gaingels, A&E Television Networks, LLC, TGM, Ambition VC
- Series A, Feb 7, 2012, $7.8M — August Capital

## Investors

- August Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/august-capital) — Series A
- The Walt Disney Company — Series B
- MDC Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mdc-ventures) — Series B
- Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. — Series B
- WarnerMedia Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/warnermedia-investments) — Series B
- Draper (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper) — Series B
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series B
- A&E Television Networks, LLC — Series B
- TGM — Series B
- Ambition VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ambition-vc) — Series B