Company Research Report: STARZPLAY

Company Overview

• Name: STARZPLAY

• Mission: No information is available.

• Founded: Launched in 2014

• Founders: No specific founders mentioned.

• Key People: STARZPLAY is managed by a team of highly experienced sales, marketing, and media technology professionals.

• Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: STARZPLAY is known for being a leading streaming platform offering a wide variety of live and on-demand entertainment products throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.

Products

STARZ ON

• Description: STARZ ON is a free tier of the platform offering ad-supported titles. Users can access thousands of hours of content without needing registration or subscription.

• Key Features:

• Provides over 50 live streaming and digital channels.

• Streams a variety of movies and TV shows.

STARZPLAY Subscription

• Description: The premium subscription video-on-demand tier from STARZPLAY.

• Key Features:

• Offers Hollywood movies, exclusive shows, Arabic content, documentaries, series that air simultaneously as in the US, live sports, and kids’ entertainment.

• Provides content in full HD sourced from major global and regional studios.

• Offers one-click Arabic subtitling and audio options in Arabic and French.

• Subscription offers unlimited ad-free content for a low monthly fee.

STARZPLAY Store

• Description: A platform where users can buy or rent movies released directly from the cinema.

• Key Features: Allows users to watch purchased or rented content on their own terms.

STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports

• Description: First free-to-play Web 3.0 fantasy sports game in MENA.

• Key Features: Provides real-time predictions and prizes to engage users while watching live matches on STARZPLAY Sports.

Recent Developments

• New Products: No new products have been specifically mentioned.

• New Features:

• Introduction of STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports, enhancing the sports streaming experience with interactive features.

• Partnerships:

• In 2022, E-Vision from e& and ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, acquired a majority equity stake of approximately 57% in STARZPLAY.

• Other Developments:

• Reached over 2.9 million subscribers.

• Secure independent financing of US$25 million from Abu Dhabi-based Ruya Partners in 2021.

Technology and Accessibility

• Accessible on iOS and Android devices, Mac and Windows, Apple TV, Chromecast, PS4, and most smart TVs.

• Supported on regional IPTV services and continually expanding to other devices.

• Offers download options for offline playback.

• Multiple payment options available, including credit cards and mobile operator billing, with a no-contracts cancellation policy.

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