What Cinobo does

Cinobo is an Athens-headquartered, Greek private limited company (Cinobo IKE) that operates a subscription streaming platform dedicated to curated independent, festival, classic, and Greek cinema available in Greece and Cyprus. The platform delivers content via web, iOS, and Android, with DRM-protected offline viewing on mobile and Greek-language subtitles on all titles. A 7-day free trial drives self-serve acquisition, with monthly and annual plans publicly priced at €7.49/month (with summer promotional pricing at €1.99/month for two months and a €9.99/month standard rate after promotion) and gift cards offering a 20% discount across 2-12 month durations.

The business operates a hybrid streaming-plus-theatrical model: in addition to the subscription product, Cinobo runs a theatrical distribution arm that releases selected films in 35+ partner cinemas across Athens, Thessaloniki, and Cyprus through the bundled Cinobo Pass program, which grants subscribers free cinema tickets redeemable by QR code. Content is sourced from leading international festivals (Cannes, Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Thessaloniki, San Sebastian) and includes work from Greek filmmakers such as Yorgos Lanthimos and Panos Koutras. The company supports the catalog with editorial properties (the Cinobo Journal, VHS Nostalgia collection), runs the annual Directors' Next Gen short-film competition with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's Film School, and receives EU/Creative Europe MEDIA program support. As of 2025, the team comprises roughly 37 members across acquisitions, curation, distribution, marketing, tech, and operations.

Name

Cinobo

Legal name

Cinobo IKE (Cinobo ΙΚΕ)

Website

https://cinobo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cinobo is a Greek streaming platform that curates independent, festival, classic, and Greek cinema with Greek subtitles for subscribers in Greece and Cyprus, complementing its subscription with theatrical distribution and free cinema tickets via the Cinobo Pass program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Streaming

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

DRM License Delivery & Key Management (Streaming Control Plane) (MPAHAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theatrical Distribution (International) (MPADAJAB), Movie & Classic Film Cable Networks (MPABAFAH)

Keywords

• Video streaming service
• Film subscription platform
• Independent cinema streaming
• Theatrical film distribution
• Curated film content

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly/Annual Streaming Subscription: Core recurring subscription revenue model. Monthly and annual billing cycles. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled. Free trial of 7 days for new users. Promotional pricing offered periodically (e.g., €1.99/month for 2 months as intro offer).
2. Gift Cards: Pre-paid gift cards available in 2, 4, 6, and 12-month durations at €19.98 to €95.90. Gift cards can be scheduled for delivery on a specific date and activate a subscription without requiring the recipient to enter payment details.
3. Theatrical Distribution: Cinobo distributes films in Greek cinemas, acting as a theatrical distributor. Revenue comes from cinema ticket sales, while the distribution cross-promotes streaming subscriptions via Cinobo Pass free-ticket benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cinobo operates a subscription-based streaming platform offering hundreds of curated international films, series, and Greek cinema with Greek subtitles, accessible via web, iOS, and Android apps. The platform features DRM-protected offline viewing, human curation by film experts, and a unique Cinobo Pass program that bundles free cinema tickets at partner theaters with every subscription. Additionally, Cinobo runs a theatrical film distribution arm bringing selected films to Greek cinemas.

Product overview

Cinobo is a Greek streaming platform built around the philosophy of 'cinema no borders' (Cinema No Borders). The core offering is the streaming platform itself, offering hundreds of curated international films and series with Greek subtitles. The product portfolio includes: the main Cinobo Streaming Platform as the core subscription service; Cinobo Pass as an add-on providing free cinema tickets at partner theaters; Cinobo Gift Card for gifting subscriptions in 2-12 month durations; Cinobo Journal as an editorial content section with film recommendations and reviews; VHS Nostalgia Collection featuring classic films from the video era; and Cinebo Theatrical Distribution bringing selected films to Greek cinemas. The platform launched in March 2020 and has expanded from streaming to include theatrical distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cinobo Pass: Free cinema ticket benefit for subscribers - allows subscribers to receive free tickets for theatrical screenings at partner cinemas in Athens and Thessaloniki.
• Cinobo Gift Card
• Cinobo Journal

Products and services

• Cinobo Streaming Platform Subscription-based streaming platform offering hundreds of curated international films and series with Greek subtitles, accessible on web, iOS, and Android devices with DRM-protected offline viewing capability. Supports up to 4 simultaneous streams per account. Includes human-curated thematic collections, user watchlists, ratings, and reviews. Available in Greece and Cyprus with a 7-day free trial and monthly or annual billing.
• Cinobo Gift Card Pre-paid digital gift card offering 2, 4, 6, or 12 months of Cinobo streaming subscription. Prices range from €19.98 (2 months) to €95.90 (12 months), representing a 20% discount versus monthly billing. Cards have no expiry once purchased, can be scheduled for delivery on a specific date, and include personalized messages.
• Cinobo Theatrical Distribution Theatrical film distribution service that brings curated international and Greek films to cinemas across Greece. Partners with 35+ cinemas across Athens, Thessaloniki, and Cyprus, including venues such as Cinobo Opera 1 & 2, Danaos, Galaxias, and Cine Paris. Generates revenue from cinema ticket sales and cross-promotes streaming subscriptions via the Cinobo Pass free-ticket benefit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free cinema tickets to partner cinemas bundled with every subscription

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Partner Cinema Network (35+ cinemas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinobo partners with 35+ Greek cinemas across Athens, Thessaloniki, and Cyprus for the Cinobo Pass program. Subscribers receive free cinema tickets for theatrical releases, redeemable at partner venues including Cinobo Opera 1 & 2, Danaos 1 & 2, Galaxias, Cine Paris, Τρινες Αττικόν, and others. Cinobo Pass tickets are distributed digitally via QR codes.
• Film School of Aristotle University of ThessalonikicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinobo co-organizes the Director's Next Gen competition with the Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for the fourth consecutive year. 8 short films compete for theatrical release, with audience voting via the platform.
• Greek Filmmakers (Lanthimos, Koutras, Kechayas, and others)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinobo hosts the largest collection of Greek cinema online, featuring work from Yorgos Lanthimos, Panos Koutras, and other contemporary Greek filmmakers. The platform also distributes their theatrical releases in Greek cinemas.
• International Film Festivals (Cannes, Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Thessaloniki)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCinobo acquires content from the world's leading film festivals — Cannes, Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Thessaloniki, San Sebastian — and in some cases co-produces or exclusively distributes festival films in Greece theatrically and on streaming.
• European Union / Creative Europe MEDIA ProgrammeminorOthersCinobo is supported by the European Union and the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme, as evidenced by logo placement on the website footer alongside the Creative Europe MEDIA logo.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Netflix: Netflix is the dominant global streaming incumbent. Operates in the same streaming distribution category but offers a vastly broader catalog of mainstream and original content, with some overlap on festival-grade titles and Greek-subtitled international films. Represents the primary competitive threat on content acquisition and consumer subscription spend.
• Apple TV+: Apple TV+ is a global streaming service with growing investment in arthouse and auteur cinema (e.g., Oscar-winning originals). Overlaps with Cinobo on premium independent/festival content acquisition and cinephile appeal, though as part of a broader portfolio strategy rather than a niche focus.

Direct peers

• MUBI: MUBI is the global benchmark for curated arthouse cinema streaming — offering a daily-changing selection of independent, classic, and festival films. Directly comparable to Cinobo on business model (subscription streaming of curated niche cinema), content positioning (festival-grade arthouse), and target user (cinephile enthusiasts), though operating at global scale rather than Greece-only.
• The Criterion Channel: The Criterion Channel streams curated classic and contemporary arthouse cinema, with editorial programming and film-essay content. Comparable to Cinobo on curated catalog model, classic film focus (e.g., Cinobo's VHS Nostalgia collection), and cinephile community positioning, though primarily US-focused.
• Filmin: Filmin is a Spanish subscription streaming platform focused on independent, European, and festival cinema. Closely comparable to Cinobo as a regional-language-market curated indie cinema streamer with similar GTM (festival sourcing, editorial curation) and similar scope (single country focus rather than global).
• Curzon: Curzon operates a hybrid arthouse cinema + streaming model in the UK (Curzon Home Cinema). Directly comparable to Cinobo's hybrid streaming + theatrical exhibition model and arthouse cinephile positioning, with similar integration of cinema partnerships and curated streaming service.
• Cohen Media Group: Cohen Media Group is a US-based independent film distributor and streaming operator (Cohen Media Channel) focused on arthouse and international cinema. Comparable to Cinobo on the integrated theatrical distribution + streaming model and the focus on curated independent cinema.

Regional players

• Feelgood Entertainment: Feelgood Entertainment is a Greek film distribution company active in theatrical releases of independent and arthouse cinema. Comparable to Cinobo's theatrical distribution business on the Greek market focus and the festival-to-cinema distribution pipeline.
• Marea Films: Marea Films is a Greek theatrical film distributor specializing in independent and arthouse cinema in Greece. Comparable to Cinobo's theatrical distribution arm on content positioning (festival/independent films in the Greek market) and target partners (Greek cinema operators).

Emerging players

• FilmAffinity: FilmAffinity is a Spanish film database and recommendation platform with some streaming integrations, popular among Spanish-speaking cinephiles. Partially comparable to Cinobo on cinephile community and editorial content, though primarily a metadata/recommendation service rather than a streaming platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CinoboGR
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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