Fetch TV

What Fetch TV does

Fetch TV is a privately held Australian subscription-based home entertainment streaming service founded in 2008 and headquartered in North Sydney, with an employee base of 101–250. The company operates exclusively in the Australian market, distributing its service through proprietary Fetch Mini and Fetch Mighty set-top box devices installed in consumer households. Its core product is a streaming platform aggregating free-to-air channels, subscription apps, on-demand content, and exclusive premium channels such as the Unbeaten 24/7 linear sports channel (launched in partnership with Inverleigh in April 2026) and Cartoon Network (returned to Australian TV via Fetch in October 2025 following the Warner Bros. Discovery exit from Foxtel).

The underlying technology is a streaming platform delivered through Fetch-owned hardware rather than a software-only app, which functions as both a distribution moat and a switching-cost mechanism. The company monetizes through a tiered recurring subscription model — Fetch Access at $3.99/month (entry-level, launched December 2025), Vibe Pack at $7.99/month, and Ultimate Pack at $24.99/month — supplemented by an advertising revenue stream built via a partnership with MOTTO (appointed ad sales partner in November 2025). This dual subscription-plus-advertising model is targeted at cost-conscious Australian households and sports enthusiasts, positioning Fetch TV as a value-tier alternative to higher-priced Australian Pay TV and global streaming services.

Recent strategic activity indicates a deliberate shift toward market expansion and monetization diversification: a sub-$5 entry tier, exclusive sports content, and a structured ad sales partnership have all been introduced within a six-month window. However, the reference to "internal upheaval" alongside the MOTTO appointment and the absence of disclosed funding, headcount growth, or AI/ML capability signals suggest a company executing a turnaround-style product push rather than a hyper-growth phase. Revenue, ARR, subscriber counts, and ownership structure are not disclosed in the available data, limiting external triangulation.

Name

Fetch TV

Legal name

Fetch TV

Website

https://fetchtv.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fetch TV is an Australian subscription-based home entertainment streaming service delivered through proprietary Fetch Mini and Fetch Mighty set-top box devices, serving cost-conscious Australian households and sports enthusiasts via tiered subscriptions and advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Subscription Streaming Television

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pay-TV Value-Added Services (DVR, VOD, TV Everywhere, Apps) (MPABAGAG), Live Sports Pay-Per-View (PPV) & Event Streaming (MPAKAOAE), FAST Linear Streaming Channels (Ad-Supported) (MPABAHAD), Premium Pay Cable Networks (MPABAFAB)

Keywords

• Subscription streaming service
• Set-top box devices
• Live TV streaming
• On-demand entertainment
• Sports streaming channel

Headquarters

HQ city

North Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Monthly subscription fees from tiered packages including Fetch Access ($3.99/month), Vibe Pack ($7.99/month), and Ultimate Pack ($24.99/month) providing access to various content including live sports channels
2. Advertising Revenue: Ad sales partnership with MOTTO to enhance advertising capabilities and monetize audience through targeted advertising on the platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fetch TV is an Australian subscription-based streaming television service that delivers live TV channels, on-demand content, and subscription apps through proprietary Fetch Mini and Fetch Mighty set-top box devices. It offers tiered monthly subscription packs (Fetch Access at A$3.99, Vibe Pack at A$7.99, Ultimate Pack at A$24.99) with exclusive content such as the Unbeaten 24/7 linear sports channel.

Product overview

Fetch TV operates as a multi-tier streaming platform architecture offering Australian households value-focused home entertainment. The core offering is the Fetch TV Streaming Platform accessed via Fetch Mini and Fetch Mighty set-top box devices. The service tiers include Fetch Access ($3.99/month entry-level), Vibe Pack ($7.99/month), and Ultimate Pack ($24.99/month premium), with add-on exclusive channels such as the Unbeaten 24/7 sports channel. Content partnerships with Warner Bros. Discovery (Cartoon Network) and Inverleigh (Unbeaten) expand the platform's entertainment lineup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fetch TV Streaming Platform Fetch TV is an Australian streaming platform serving as a value-focused home entertainment service, providing access to live TV channels, on-demand content, and streaming apps through Fetch Mini and Fetch Mighty set-top boxes. Targeted at Australian households seeking consolidated, affordable home entertainment.
• Fetch Mini A compact streaming device that provides Australian consumers access to Fetch TV's streaming platform, supporting Fetch Access subscription and all eligible premium content packs.
• Fetch Mighty A premium streaming device offering Australian consumers access to Fetch TV's streaming platform with full support for Fetch Access subscription and all eligible premium content packs.
• Unbeaten Sports Channel A 24/7 linear sports channel offering live coverage of international sports including football, basketball, combat sports, and under-represented codes, available exclusively on the Fetch TV streaming platform via the Vibe Pack or Ultimate Pack subscriptions. Targeted at Australian sports enthusiasts seeking live international and niche sports content.
• Cartoon Network on Fetch Cartoon Network-branded kids and family entertainment content made available to Australian viewers through the Fetch TV streaming platform following a partnership-enabled content addition with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InverleighcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Inverleigh, an Australian sports content company, has partnered with Fetch TV to exclusively launch the Unbeaten 24/7 linear sports channel on the Fetch streaming platform. The channel offers live coverage of international sports including football, basketball, combat sports, and under-represented codes. This partnership strengthens Fetch TV's sports and entertainment lineup.
• MOTTOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2025Fetch TV appointed MOTTO as its ad sales partner during a period of internal upheaval. The partnership aims to enhance Fetch's advertising capabilities and broaden its presence in Australia, providing monetization through targeted advertising on the platform.
• Warner Bros. DiscoveryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 October 2025Cartoon Network has returned to Australian TV via Fetch TV following the end of Paramount-branded channels. This marks a comeback for Warner Bros. Discovery after ending its Foxtel deal and launching HBO Max in Australia. Cartoon Network content is now available through the Fetch platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Optus Sport: Australian telecommunications-affiliated sports streaming service focused on Premier League, UEFA and international football. Comparable as a regional sports streaming competitor that targets a similar Australian niche audience as Fetch's Unbeaten channel.

Direct peers

• Foxtel: Australia's incumbent pay-TV operator offering linear channels, on-demand, and sports via set-top boxes (iQ boxes). Most directly comparable on business model and target customer (Australian households seeking bundled pay-TV), though Foxtel operates a satellite/cable network rather than pure OTT.
• Stan: Australian subscription video-on-demand service owned by Nine Entertainment offering tiered pricing and Stan Sport add-on. Direct competitor for the same Australian households Fetch targets, with overlapping premium sports content ambitions.
• Kayo Sports: Australian sports-focused streaming service owned by Foxtel covering AFL, NRL, cricket and international sports. Directly competes with Fetch's Unbeaten channel for Australian sports viewers, particularly premium-tier subscribers.
• Binge: Australian streaming service owned by Foxtel offering HBO, Showtime and other premium content at a lower price point. Directly comparable on tiered pricing strategy targeting cost-conscious Australian streaming subscribers.

Emerging players

• Sling TV: US-based virtual MVPD offering à la carte live TV channel bundles via internet streaming. Conceptually analogous to Fetch's vMVPD-style model of selling live channel access without cable/satellite infrastructure, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Netflix Australia: Global streaming leader with tiered subscription plans including an ad-supported tier in Australia. Competes for the same Australian household entertainment budget and is the dominant incumbent against which Fetch positions its value proposition.
• Paramount+ Australia: Streaming service from Paramount Global offering entertainment, kids' content (including former Nickelodeon) and live sport. Relevant comparator given Fetch benefited from the wind-down of Paramount-branded linear channels in Australia.
• Disney+ Australia: Global streaming platform offering Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and ESPN content in Australia. Competes for family-oriented and premium entertainment viewing, and is now a fellow beneficiary of WBD/Paramount channel reshuffling.
• Amazon Prime Video Australia: Subscription streaming bundled with Amazon Prime membership, offering live sports rights (NRL Thursday Night Football, AFL). Competes directly with Fetch for Australian sports and entertainment subscribers at the premium tier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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