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ITV plc is a British commercial media and broadcasting company based in London, operating 13 of the 15 regional television licenses for the ITV network, the UK's oldest commercial terrestrial television network. The company primarily produces, distributes, and broadcasts television content funded through advertising revenue, also engaging in television production, distribution, and rights trading. As of October 2023, institutional investors hold 79.2% ownership, with major shareholders including BlackRock, Inc., Invesco Ltd., Standard Life Investments, and Franklin Templeton Investments. ITV plc solidified its position by acquiring UTV for £100 million in 2015, securing 13 of the 15 regional ITV franchises across the UK and Crown Dependencies. The current ITV plc entity was formed on February 2, 2004, through the merger of Granada and Carlton Communications.
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ITV plc functions as a vertically integrated media enterprise, creating, producing, and distributing television content globally. Its ITV Studios arm develops original programming and formats, retaining intellectual property. This content then broadcasts via its own network and various streaming platforms, overseeing the production-to-delivery cycle.
The Independent Television network, ITV, formed in the United Kingdom following an Act of Parliament in 1954. This legislation introduced commercial broadcasting and competition to the BBC's monopoly, with transmissions beginning in 1955. Its establishment arose from the insight that a commercially funded service would broaden public television options.
ITV caters to a worldwide audience of television viewers and digital consumers, licensing content to other broadcasters. Its vision emphasizes entertaining and informing global audiences with compelling programming. The company strives to lead in content creation and distribution, adapting to evolving media consumption.
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ITV has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.9M Other Equity in THIS in November 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2024 | THIS | $1.9M Other Equity | ITV | — |
| Aug 1, 2020 | InfoSum | $15.0M Series A | Upfront Ventures, IA Ventures | Animo Ventures, FJ Labs, Innovation Works, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners, ULU Ventures, Akamai Technologies, Ascential, AT&T, Experian, Brian Lesser |
