Fawesome
Fawesome is a free ad-supported streaming platform owned by Future Today Inc., offering 150,000+ movies and TV shows to U.S. households via web, mobile, and connected TV, with distribution on Tubi, Plex, and Roku.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- Headquarters—
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Fawesome does
Fawesome is a free, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming platform operated by Future Today Inc., a privately held media-technology company co-founded in 2006 by Vikrant Mathur and Alok Ranjan (current CEO). The platform offers more than 150,000 movies and TV shows accessible at no cost to viewers via web, mobile applications, and Connected TV (CTV) devices, with no subscription or sign-up required. Revenue is generated primarily through video advertising during playback, supplemented by content licensing arrangements with content creators and distributors.
The platform's content strategy spans three pillars: traditional film and television catalog (including international and indie content such as the Nepali drama Shakti, distributed via Buffalo 8), creator-economy video (50+ creator partnerships added in the past year, headlined by basketball YouTuber Jesser and his 40 million subscribers), and Spanish-language programming targeted at U.S. Hispanic audiences through partnerships with Latin American and international distributors. Distribution extends beyond Fawesome.tv to third-party AVOD platforms Tubi, Plex, and the Roku Channel, expanding reach without proportional acquisition cost. Future Today operates Fawesome alongside its HappyKids brand, and together the two platforms reportedly reach 75+ million U.S. households with 850+ billion viewing hours logged in 2025.
The business model is classic AVOD: free consumer access, monetized through in-stream advertising, with creator-licensing arrangements providing an additional revenue stream. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through owned digital properties plus a channel-partner strategy via Tubi, Plex, and Roku, and a community-led creator strategy designed to bridge mobile-native creator audiences into the CTV living-room environment. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or revenue figures have been disclosed in the source material.
Fawesome firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fawesome
- Legal name
- Future Today Inc.
- Website
- https://fawesome.tv
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Fawesome is a free ad-supported streaming platform owned by Future Today Inc., offering 150,000+ movies and TV shows to U.S. households via web, mobile, and connected TV, with distribution on Tubi, Plex, and Roku.
- Ownership category
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Fawesome industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Free Ad-Supported Streaming (AVOD)
- 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), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Entertainment AVOD Platforms (MPACAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- AVOD Streaming Channels (Ad-Supported OTT) (MPABAHAA), Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/TVOD) (BPAMAJAA)
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Fawesome business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel
Revenue model
- Advertising-Supported Video On Demand (AVOD): Fawesome operates as a free streaming platform monetized through advertising. Users access content at no cost while the platform generates revenue from video advertisements displayed during content playback. This freemium-style AVOD model allows broad consumer access while generating advertising revenue.
- Creator Content Licensing: Fawesome partners with content creators (YouTubers, influencers) to host their content on the platform, providing creators with monetization diversification beyond platform-dependent mobile revenue while expanding Fawesome's content library.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free ad-supported streaming |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Fawesome product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fawesome is a free, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming platform offering 150,000+ movies and TV shows to U.S. viewers without subscription or sign-up. Content is distributed across its owned website and apps, Connected TV devices, and partner platforms including Tubi, Plex, and Roku Channel, with a growing focus on creator-economy content and Spanish-language programming for Hispanic audiences.
Product overview
Fawesome is a free, ad-supported streaming video platform (AVOD) that provides on-demand access to movies and TV shows. The platform operates as the flagship consumer brand of media technology company Future Today. Content distribution extends beyond the Fawesome.tv website to include availability on connected TV platforms and third-party streaming services. The platform serves U.S. households and has expanded its content library to include Spanish-language programming and creator economy content.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fawesome Streaming Platform A free, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming service offering 150,000+ movies and TV shows to U.S. viewers with no subscription or sign-up required, accessible via web, iOS, Android, and Connected TV devices including partner platforms Tubi, Plex, and Roku.
Quantifiable outcome
- 850+ billion hours of viewing reported in 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Fawesome
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fawesome technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Fawesome partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- TubicoreTubi is a free streaming platform where Fawesome content (such as the Shakti drama) is distributed. The film launches on Tubi, Plex, and Fawesome starting June 26, 2026.
- PlexcorePlex is a free streaming platform where Fawesome content (such as the Shakti drama) is distributed. The film launches on Tubi, Plex, and Fawesome starting June 26, 2026.
- Latin American and International DistributorscoreFawesome expanded its Spanish-language content library through partnerships with Latin American and international distributors. This initiative aims to better serve Hispanic audiences in the U.S. by providing culturally relevant movies, TV series, and telenovelas.
- Buffalo 8coreBuffalo 8 is the distributor of the Nepali drama Shakti, which expanded to streaming on Fawesome, Tubi, and Plex. This content partnership brings award-winning international film content to Fawesome's platform.
- Jesser (YouTube Creator)flagshipFlagship creator partnership with basketball YouTube star Jesser and his 40 million subscribers. This partnership is part of Future Today's strategy to bring creator economy content to Connected TV (CTV) living room screens, adding more than 50 creator partnerships in the past year.
- Stanulis Films Inc.minorStanulis Films Inc. presents content like the series 'Great Kills' Season Two, now streaming on Tubi, Roku, and Fawesome. The series features Eric Roberts, Bai Ling, and Cathy Moriarty.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fawesome competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Roku Channel: Roku's owned-and-operated free streaming service for movies, TV, and live channels, monetized via ads. Comparable AVOD business and a current Fawesome distribution partner, illustrating platform overlap.
- Crackle: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's free ad-supported streaming service offering movies and TV shows. Closely aligned AVOD business model and long-tail content orientation.
- DistroTV: Independent free ad-supported streaming service offering 150+ live channels and on-demand content. Comparable AVOD/FAST positioning and similar target demographic of free-streaming cord-cutters.
- Pluto TV: Paramount-owned FAST platform offering free, ad-supported linear channels and on-demand movies/TV. Closely comparable AVOD/FAST business model targeting the same free, ad-supported viewer.
- Tubi: Fox-owned free ad-supported streaming platform offering movies and TV shows with no subscription. Direct competitor to Fawesome and simultaneously one of its largest third-party distribution channels, making it the most comparable peer.
- Samsung TV Plus: Samsung's free, ad-supported FAST service built into Samsung smart TVs. Direct FAST/AVOD competitor leveraging a major CTV OEM distribution advantage.
- Plex: Free ad-supported streaming and media server platform with a growing FAST channel offering. Comparable ad-supported model and a current Fawesome distribution partner.
Emerging players
- Vudu (Fandango at Home): Fandango-owned transactional and ad-supported streaming service. Overlaps with Fawesome in free, ad-supported movie/TV distribution, particularly through Walmart-connected device placements.
Broad incumbents
- Xumo (now part of Comcast/Xfinity): Free ad-supported streaming and FAST service operated within the Comcast ecosystem. Comparable AVOD/FAST offering with broader distribution infrastructure backing it.
- Amazon Freevee (now Prime Video with ads): Amazon's ad-supported streaming tier offering free movies and TV with ads. Backed by Amazon's broader ecosystem and ad tech stack, competing for the same free-streaming viewer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Fawesome leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Fawesome funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Fawesome M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Fawesome
What does Fawesome do?
Fawesome is a free, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming platform offering 150,000+ movies and TV shows to U.S. viewers without subscription or sign-up. Content is distributed across its owned website and apps, Connected TV devices, and partner platforms including Tubi, Plex, and Roku Channel, with a growing focus on creator-economy content and Spanish-language programming for Hispanic audiences.
Is Fawesome a public or private company?
Fawesome is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Fawesome founded?
Fawesome was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
How does Fawesome make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Advertising-Supported Video On Demand (AVOD) is the primary driver. The others are creator Content Licensing.
Who are Fawesome's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Roku Channel, Crackle, DistroTV, Pluto TV, Tubi, Samsung TV Plus and Plex. Vudu (Fandango at Home) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Xumo (now part of Comcast/Xfinity) and Amazon Freevee (now Prime Video with ads).
Does Fawesome have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fawesome.
What industry is Fawesome in?
Fawesome's product category is Free Ad-Supported Streaming (AVOD). Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAAAB, General Entertainment AVOD Platforms, with a secondary code of MPABAHAA, AVOD Streaming Channels (Ad-Supported OTT). Its NAICS code is 5162 and its SIC code is 7822.