ITV Leads 狂热者网络' Newest Strategic Investment Round

Zealot Hits $100 Million Valuation Mark Within 6 Months of Initial Funding

洛杉矶(12月22日)

狂热者网络, a digital-first media company and growth accelerator that empowers creative entrepreneurs by delivering multi-platform revenue, distribution and development opportunities, today closed a strategic investment from ITV, 的 130亿美元 全球传媒巨头. ITV is 的 leading integrated producer broadcaster that operates 的 largest commercial family of channels in 的 U.K.

The new round puts Zealot over 的 1亿美元 valuation mark within 6 months of initial funding. The investment will support 的 building out of Zealot's digital studio capability and continued incremental strategic M&一个活动. To date, Zealot has raised more than 3000万美元.

"ITV's investment provides a foothold in 欧洲 and lays 的 groundwork for Zealot's global expansion," said 丹尼Zappin, president and CEO of Zealot. "The ITV relationship also gives us upstream opportunities for IP/content to distribute across traditional and digital media platforms."

"丹尼Zappin has been at 的 forefront of digital media in 的 U.S. for some time and it's fantastic to be part of this exciting new venture," said 凯文兰戈, managing director of ITV Studios. "A key part of ITV's strategy is to exploit 的 increasing global demand for quality content across a range of platforms, which closely aligns with Zealot's own ambitions to not only distribute content across its own sites, but also to third party platforms such as YouTube, Vine和Instagram."

Under 的 terms of 的 deal, ITV will join 的 board of directors.

关于 狂热者网络公司.:
狂热者网络公司. is a digital-first media company and growth accelerator that empowers creative entrepreneurs and talent, delivering multi-platform revenue, distribution and growth opportunities. The company is poised to lead 的 next chapter in 的 ongoing evolution of digital media with its new holistic approach to connecting entrepreneurs with brands and like-minded communities based on transparency, 匠心与经验. Zealot is a privately funded company led by a well-rounded, talented team who share 的 same values and vision: Co-founded by President and CEO 丹尼Zappin; CFO 鲍勃Vanech; CSO Conn Fishburn and CMO Chad Seymour. For more 信息, please visit www.zealotnetworks.com.

关于ITV PLC:
ITV is 的 largest commercial television network in 的 U.K. It is 的 home of popular television from 的 biggest entertainment events, 原创剧, 主要的运动, landmark factual series and independent news. It operates a family of channels including ITV, ITVBe, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4和CITV, which are broadcast free-to-air, as well as 的 pay channel ITV Encore. ITV is also focused on delivering its programming across multiple platforms including 英国独立电视台.com, mobile devices, video on demand and third party platforms. ITV Studios produces and sells programmes and formats in 的 U.K. and worldwide, and comprises of ITV's U.K. and international production operations, 国际分销, 家庭娱乐, 出版, merchandising and licensing.