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Namestring
First Look Media
Legal namestring
First Look Entertainment
Websiteurl
firstlook.media
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersNew York, United States
HQ citystring
New York
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
premium streaming content, media investment holding, investigative journalism, film television production, editorial publishing
Industry2 codes
1Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution
CodeMPADAJAHPrimaryYes
2First-Run Syndication (Original Non-Network Programming)
CodeMPABAMABPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Broadcasting and Content Providers516
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution7822
  • Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production7812
Product category
Media and Entertainment
Social media profiles2 records
Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Core offering1 text field

First Look Media (First Look Entertainment) is a privately held media and investment company that owns and supports a select group of companies producing premium film, television, and streaming content, as well as investigative journalism and thought-provoking entertainment. It backs these portfolio companies with long-term capital and operational support so each maintains its own distinct voice and market position in the global media landscape.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service3 records
1First Look Institute
CategoryPolicy and Advocacy Media
Description

A wholly owned subsidiary of First Look Entertainment focused on policy and advocacy content, operating as an affiliated non-profit-style entity under common ownership with First Look Media.

2The Nib
CategoryEditorial Publishing
Description

An editorial and political cartoon publication acquired by First Look Media in 2016, producing journalism and commentary for general readers.

3First Look Entertainment (Premium Film, Television and Streaming Portfolio)
CategoryPremium Film, Television, and Streaming
Description

The holding company's core premium content portfolio encompassing owned and supported film, television, and streaming businesses distributed to global media consumers.

Scale indicator1 record

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Participant Media
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mission-driven media company that produces and finances premium film and television with a social-impact lens, structurally analogous to First Look Media's premium-content, values-aligned holding model.

2Blumhouse Productions
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent film and television producer focused on a distinctive genre and premium-content niche, operating with a portfolio-style slate model similar to First Look's investment approach.

3Legendary Entertainment
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Premium film and television producer/distributor operating at a larger scale; comparable to First Look Media in the premium-content category though with broader commercial tentpoles.

4Imagine Entertainment
TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium film, television, and documentary producer with a multi-vertical portfolio (including documentary divisions), overlapping with First Look's premium and investigative content focus.

5A24
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent premium film and television producer/distributor with a strong brand identity, comparable to First Look Media's portfolio approach of incubating distinct premium-content brands.

6The Weinstein Company (historical)
TypeOthers
Description

Historical independent premium film and television studio; cited only as a structural reference for the premium-independent holding company archetype that First Look Media occupies.

7Annapurna Pictures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent premium film and television production and distribution company with a curated, auteur-driven slate; closely aligned with First Look Media's premium film focus.

8Lionsgate
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Independent studio spanning film, television, and Starz streaming; relevant as a larger incumbent that also emphasizes premium and independent content windows.

9Vice Media
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent media company spanning publishing, film, and television aimed at younger and underserved audiences; comparable as a privately held, multi-vertical independent media holding.

10Ozy Media
TypeEmerging player
Description

Independent multi-format media company producing editorial, video, and event content aimed at premium audiences; relevant as a comparable independent media holding structure.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles5 records

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

First Look Media

Media and Entertainmentfirstlook.media

First Look Media firmographics

Firmographics
Name
First Look Media
Legal name
First Look Entertainment
Website
https://firstlook.media
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

First Look Media industry classification

Industry
Product category
Media and Entertainment
NAICS
Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
SIC
Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
akta.pro primary industry
Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution (MPADAJAH)
akta.pro secondary industry
First-Run Syndication (Original Non-Network Programming) (MPABAMAB)

Keywords

  • Premium streaming content
  • Media investment holding
  • Investigative journalism
  • Film television production
  • Editorial publishing

Where First Look Media is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

First Look Media business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

First Look Media product offering

Product offering

Core offering

First Look Media (First Look Entertainment) is a privately held media and investment company that owns and supports a select group of companies producing premium film, television, and streaming content, as well as investigative journalism and thought-provoking entertainment. It backs these portfolio companies with long-term capital and operational support so each maintains its own distinct voice and market position in the global media landscape.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • First Look Institute A wholly owned subsidiary of First Look Entertainment focused on policy and advocacy content, operating as an affiliated non-profit-style entity under common ownership with First Look Media.
  • The Nib An editorial and political cartoon publication acquired by First Look Media in 2016, producing journalism and commentary for general readers.
  • First Look Entertainment (Premium Film, Television and Streaming Portfolio) The holding company's core premium content portfolio encompassing owned and supported film, television, and streaming businesses distributed to global media consumers.

Companies that use First Look Media

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

First Look Media technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

First Look Media partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

First Look Media competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Participant Media: Mission-driven media company that produces and finances premium film and television with a social-impact lens, structurally analogous to First Look Media's premium-content, values-aligned holding model.
  • Blumhouse Productions: Independent film and television producer focused on a distinctive genre and premium-content niche, operating with a portfolio-style slate model similar to First Look's investment approach.
  • Imagine Entertainment: Premium film, television, and documentary producer with a multi-vertical portfolio (including documentary divisions), overlapping with First Look's premium and investigative content focus.
  • A24: Independent premium film and television producer/distributor with a strong brand identity, comparable to First Look Media's portfolio approach of incubating distinct premium-content brands.
  • Annapurna Pictures: Independent premium film and television production and distribution company with a curated, auteur-driven slate; closely aligned with First Look Media's premium film focus.
  • Vice Media: Independent media company spanning publishing, film, and television aimed at younger and underserved audiences; comparable as a privately held, multi-vertical independent media holding.

Broad incumbents

  • Legendary Entertainment: Premium film and television producer/distributor operating at a larger scale; comparable to First Look Media in the premium-content category though with broader commercial tentpoles.
  • Lionsgate: Independent studio spanning film, television, and Starz streaming; relevant as a larger incumbent that also emphasizes premium and independent content windows.

Others

  • The Weinstein Company (historical): Historical independent premium film and television studio; cited only as a structural reference for the premium-independent holding company archetype that First Look Media occupies.

Emerging players

  • Ozy Media: Independent multi-format media company producing editorial, video, and event content aimed at premium audiences; relevant as a comparable independent media holding structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

First Look Media social profiles

Digital presence

First Look Media financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

First Look Media leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

First Look Media subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

First Look Media funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

First Look Media M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about First Look Media

What does First Look Media do?

First Look Media (First Look Entertainment) is a privately held media and investment company that owns and supports a select group of companies producing premium film, television, and streaming content, as well as investigative journalism and thought-provoking entertainment. It backs these portfolio companies with long-term capital and operational support so each maintains its own distinct voice and market position in the global media landscape.

Is First Look Media a public or private company?

First Look Media is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was First Look Media founded?

First Look Media was founded in 2012. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is First Look Media based?

First Look Media is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

Who are First Look Media's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Participant Media, Blumhouse Productions, Imagine Entertainment, A24, Annapurna Pictures and Vice Media. Broad incumbents are Legendary Entertainment and Lionsgate. The Weinstein Company (historical) is listed as an others. Ozy Media is listed as an emerging player.

Does First Look Media have an API?

No public API is recorded for First Look Media.

What industry is First Look Media in?

First Look Media's product category is Media and Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAJAH, Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution, with a secondary code of MPABAMAB, First-Run Syndication (Original Non-Network Programming). Its NAICS code is 516 and its SIC code is 7822.

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