What Elefantec Global does

Elefantec Global is a privately-held, Beverly Hills-headquartered Spanish-language content production studio operating under legal entity ELEFANTEC GLOBAL, LLC, with production operations based in Mexico. Founded in 2018 by former Televisa senior executive José 'Pepe' Bastón, the company produces and distributes films, scripted television series, documentaries, docuseries, and branded content targeting global Latino audiences. Its portfolio includes titles placed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, SkyShowtime, Paramount+, VIX+, Star+, CNN, FOX Sports MX, and ESPN/CBS Golazo, with claimed distribution reach across 170+ countries. The company does not operate a proprietary technology platform — its core capability is creative development and production execution, leveraging a Mexico-based bilingual workforce and the country's federal/state film tax incentive programs to deliver cost-competitive content.

The company generates revenue across three streams: (1) content licensing — one-time license fees from streaming and broadcast platforms for completed films, series, and documentaries; (2) production services — B2B end-to-end production services sold to international studios and production companies seeking to film in Mexico, including location scouting, crew management, equipment, post-production, and tax-incentive advisory; and (3) branded content — advertising-funded content integration and storytelling for brands, agencies, and media buyers targeting Latino consumers. Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales targeting streaming platform content acquisition teams and brand marketers, supplemented by industry event presence (film festivals, awards circuits). Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, consistent with a lean production studio model that outsources much of physical production to project-based crews.

Operationally, the company is founder-led with a management team drawn heavily from Televisa and broader Latin American media, including a CFO with 25+ years in content licensing and co-productions, a VP of Operations with 20+ years across the content value chain, a Head of Business Development with deep IP deal-making experience, and a Content Director with 15+ years as a screenwriter. There are no disclosed institutional investors beyond Alignment Growth (December 2023, Jeff Symon as Co-Founder), no disclosed revenue figures, no disclosed patents or technology IP, and no disclosed regulatory actions or M&A activity. The competitive position rests on Bastón's network, established platform relationships, and Mexican production cost structure rather than proprietary technology or data assets.

Name

Elefantec Global

Legal name

ELEFANTEC GLOBAL, LLC

Website

https://elefantecglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spanish-language Content Production & Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

International TV Program Distribution (Sales/Output Deals) (MPABAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spanish-Language & Multilingual Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAG), Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

Keywords

• Spanish-language content production
• Content licensing services
• Film production services
• Branded content creation
• Documentary series production

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Content Licensing: Licensing of produced films, series, and documentaries to major streaming and broadcast platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, VIX+, SkyShowtime, Paramount+, CNN, FOX Sports MX, ESPN, and Star+. Revenue generated from licensing completed content to these platforms.
2. Production Services: Full-service production capabilities provided to third-party clients including international studios and production companies seeking to film in Mexico. Services include bilingual crews, location scouting, equipment rental, post-production, and compliance with Mexican production standards.
3. Branded Content: Brand integration and branded content production for advertisers, agencies, and media buyers. Services include seamless brand integration into narratives, emotional brand storytelling, talent endorsements, targeted storytelling, and multi-platform content distribution.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elefantec Global develops, produces, and licenses Spanish-language feature films, scripted fiction series, and documentaries for global distribution on major streaming and broadcast platforms. In addition, it offers full-service production services in Mexico (location scouting, bilingual crews, equipment, post-production, and tax incentive advisory) to international studios, and produces branded content for advertisers and agencies targeting Latino audiences. Its catalog has been licensed to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+, SkyShowtime, CNN, ESPN, and FOX Sports MX, reaching audiences in over 170 countries.

Product overview

Elefantec Global is a movie studio and content production company specializing in Spanish-language entertainment for global Latino audiences. The company operates across three core content pillars: Films (feature-length movies in genres including romantic comedy, comedy, and drama), Fiction Series (scripted television series for streaming and broadcast platforms), and Documentaries/Docuseries (covering crime, sports, travel, and lifestyle topics). Supporting the content production are two service lines: Production Services (end-to-end production capabilities in Mexico including location scouting, crew management, post-production, and tax incentive advisory) and Branded Content services (brand integration, emotional storytelling, talent endorsements, and multi-platform campaigns). The portfolio also includes titles such as ¿Quieres Ser Mi Hijo?, Bosé: La Serie, La Rebelión, Searching For Mexico with Eva Longoria, and Me Mataron 3 Veces, distributed across platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, VIX+, SkyShowtime, Paramount+, CNN, ESPN, and FOX Sports MX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Films (Películas) Feature-length films produced and distributed across theatrical and streaming platforms, spanning genres including romantic comedy, comedy, and drama, for major SVOD and theatrical distribution partners.
• Series de Ficción (Fiction Series) Scripted television series produced for major streaming and broadcast platforms, including drama and entertainment formats, licensed to platforms such as SkyShowtime, Paramount+, and TeleCinco.
• Documentales y Docuseries (Documentaries and Docuseries) Documentary and lifestyle content covering topics including crime, sports, and travel, distributed across sports networks, news channels, and streaming platforms such as CNN, ESPN, FOX Sports MX, HBO Max, and Paramount+.
• Servicios de Producción (Production Services) End-to-end film and television production services in Mexico, including location scouting, crew management, supply chain coordination, and post-production oversight, with tax incentive and VAT return advisory, offered to international studios and production companies.
• Contenido de Marca (Branded Content) Brand integration and storytelling services, including seamless brand integration, emotional connection narratives, talent endorsements, and multi-platform branded content campaigns, for advertisers, agencies, and media buyers seeking authentic connections with Latino audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Content distributed on major platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, VIX+, SkyShowtime, Paramount+, CNN, FOX Sports MX, ESPN
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Regional players

• Vix (TelevisaUnivision): Latin American streaming platform owned by TelevisaUnivision that licenses and commissions Spanish-language content. Functions as both a regional buyer of Elefantec content and a competing Spanish-language streaming destination.

Direct peers

• Atresmedia: Major Spanish broadcaster and content producer with international sales arm (Atresmedia Studios). Comparable in producing and distributing Spanish-language content across formats and territories.
• Endemol Shine Boomdog: Mexico-based production house (Banijay group) producing premium Spanish-language scripted and unscripted content for global streamers and broadcasters. Closest analog in terms of Mexico-anchored production serving international buyers.
• Hemisphere Media Group: U.S.- and Latin America-focused owner of Spanish-language networks and content brands (Pasiones, Cine Mexicano, WAPA). Competes directly in Spanish-language content acquisition, production, and distribution.
• Mediapro: Spain-headquartered global content producer and distributor with significant operations in Latin America. Comparable in producing premium Spanish-language content and operating production services for international clients.
• 3Pas Studios: Founded by Eugenio Derbez, 3Pas Studios produces Spanish-language film and TV for streamers and studios. Comparable in producing premium Latino content with celebrity-led packaging for global platforms.
• BTF Media: Latin American content studio producing premium series and films for global streamers, including Spanish-language titles. Comparable in serving the same buyer set (Netflix, Amazon, etc.) with regional production.
• Tornasol Films: Spanish film production and distribution company producing Spanish-language theatrical and streaming titles. Comparable in producing feature films for Spanish-speaking audiences internationally.
• Pantaya: U.S. Spanish-language SVOD service (now under TelevisaUnivision) that licenses and co-produces premium Latino content. Both a potential customer and a competing distribution platform for Elefantec's slate.

Broad incumbents

• TelevisaUnivision: The dominant Spanish-language media conglomerate, owning broadcast networks, VIX+ streaming, and the W Studios production arm. Competes with Elefantec for premium Latino IP, top-tier talent, and shelf space on the same global streamers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ElefantecGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elefantec-global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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