Baleuko

What Baleuko does

Baleuko is a Basque audiovisual production studio founded in 1993 and headquartered in Durango, Bizkaia, Spain, operating as the privately held company Baleuko, S.L. It produces animation, documentaries, television programs, fiction, events, and new-technology experiences primarily for Basque public institutions, with the Basque public broadcaster EITB/ETB functioning as the anchor client and Basque Government bodies (including the equality agency Emakunde, the Basque Parliament, and various technology parks) as a secondary institutional cluster. Additional work serves cultural bodies such as the Bilbao Basque Museum and Bilbao Provincial Library, plus select commercial technology partners.

The company's core production portfolio spans animated feature films and children's series (Momonsters and Iratxoak, both now in their third seasons), cultural and historical documentaries (titles include Los Poderes de Lolo, El Fin de ETA, and Guernica el Cuadro que Cambió mi Vida), factual and entertainment television programs (Krimenak: Gure Kronika Beltza, La Calle Sin Gobierno, Ur Handitan, Bikote Bionikoa), and event production services. A dedicated "New Tech" R&D division builds augmented-reality applications, LiDAR-based 3D point-cloud experiences integrated with Unity, and AI-driven avatar systems, with proprietary products including IFAV (an autonomous weather-forecasting avatar co-developed with Vicomtech and Meteobit), ANIMEX (expressive avatar animation from voice and motion capture, currently in Phase 3), AR Baleuko (Vuforia Area Targets), and the Baleuko Point Cloud service. Distribution extends across ETB1, ETB2, the Primeran streaming platform, international film festivals, and mobile apps on Google Play and Apple App Store.

Baleuko generates revenue primarily through project-based production contracts with public broadcasters and government institutions, supplemented by international co-production licensing for animated features and by technology-services work for museums, interpretation centers, and event clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per commission. The company has 1–10 reported employees, no external funding rounds, no parent company, and has earned a Goya Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film along with membership in the Spanish Film Academy and the Basque Audiovisual Producers Association.

Name

Baleuko

Legal name

Baleuko, S.L.

Website

https://baleuko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Baleuko is a privately held Basque audiovisual production studio founded in 1993 in Durango, Spain. It produces animation, documentaries, television programs, and AR/VR experiences primarily for the Basque public broadcaster EITB and regional government institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiovisual Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Action International/Co-Production & Service Production (MPADABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outsourced Art/Audio Production Services (2D/3D, Animation, VFX, Audio/VO) (MPAFAKAM), Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Animated film production
• Documentary production services
• Television program production
• Augmented reality experiences
• Cultural interpretation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Durango

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Production Contracts - Public Broadcasters: Baleuko produces television programs, documentaries, and animation series under commission from ETB/EITB (Basque public broadcaster). These are project-based production contracts.
2. Institutional/Government Production Contracts: The company produces content for Basque Government institutions including Emakunde (gender equality body), the Basque Parliament (election coverage), and other public entities.
3. International Co-productions: Co-production partnerships with national and international partners for film and documentary projects, participating in film festivals for distribution deals.
4. Technology Services - New Tech Solutions: Development of AR/VR applications, virtual avatars, and interactive digital experiences for cultural institutions (museums, interpretation centers) and commercial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baleuko is a Basque audiovisual production studio that produces animated feature films and series, documentaries, television programs, fiction, and live events primarily under commission from the Basque public broadcaster EITB/ETB and Basque Government institutions. The company also operates a New Tech R&D division that develops AR/VR experiences, 3D avatars, LiDAR scanning, and AI-driven avatar animation systems for cultural institutions and public entities.

Product overview

Baleuko is a Basque audiovisual production company established in 1993 that operates as a multi-service media company offering animated feature films and series, documentary production, television programming, event organization, and advanced technology services. The company functions as a unified production studio with distinct divisions: core production services (animation, documentaries, TV programs, fiction, events) combined with a specialized New Tech R&D+i unit that develops AR/VR experiences, 3D avatar technology, and AI-driven automation systems. Key products include the Momonsters and Iratxoak animated children's series, historical documentaries like 'El Fin de ETA' and 'Guernica el Cuadro que Cambió mi Vida', TV programs such as 'Krimenak: Gure Kronika Beltza' and 'Ur Handitan', plus technology offerings including IFAV automated weather broadcasting, ANIMEX expressive avatar animation, and augmented reality applications. The company also produces content for interpretation centers and museums throughout the Basque Country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animated Feature Films (Animazioko Luzemetraiak) Full-length animated films produced by Baleuko, including titles targeting both Basque and Spanish audiences. These productions have been nominated for the Goya Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
• Animated Series (Animazioko Serieak) Children's animated television series produced for EITB and other broadcasters, including Momonsters (3 seasons), Iratxoak (3 seasons), and educational content like Mithy esploratzailea.
• Documentaries (Dokumentalak) Extensive documentary catalog covering Basque history, culture, music, sports, and social topics, with over 50 titles produced including Los Poderes de Lolo, Guernica el Cuadro que Cambió mi Vida, El Fin de ETA, and Krimenak: Gure Kronika Beltza.
• Television Programs (Telebista Programak) Television program production including factual series, crime documentaries, social experiments, and music specials. Current productions include Krimenak, La Calle Sin Gobierno, Bikote Bionikoa, and Ur Handitan (9th season).
• Event Production (Ekitaldiak) Event production and organization services including award ceremonies, election coverage, commemorative events, and public demonstrations for Basque Government institutions and technology parks.
• New Tech Services Advanced technology division offering AR/VR experiences, 3D avatar creation, LiDAR scanning, virtual reality, augmented reality applications, and AI-driven avatar animation projects for cultural institutions and commercial clients.
• Interpretation Center Content (Interpretazio Zentruak) Audio-visual content production for museums and visitor centers across Spain, including Bilbao's Basque Museum, EDAR de Galindo, Bengoela archaeological site, Txakoli Museum, Nerja Museum, and Santa Catalina Lighthouse.
• Fiction (Fikzioa) Fictional film and television content production for Basque and Spanish audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced 'Ur Handitan' television program for 9 seasons on ETB1, demonstrating sustained audience engagement over many years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VicomtechcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Vicomtech is a technology research center in the Basque Country. Baleuko partnered with Vicomtech and Meteobit on the IFAV (Integration of Forecaster Avatar in Virtual space) project starting in 2019. Vicomtech led the development of the 3D avatar system that automatically interprets meteorological data and delivers weather reports in virtual studio environments.
• MeteobitcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Meteobit partnered with Baleuko and Vicomtech on the IFAV project. Meteobit contributed meteorological data interpretation capabilities for the automated weather forecasting avatar system.
• EITB (Euskal Irrati Telebista)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEITB is the Basque public broadcaster. Baleuko has a long-standing production relationship with EITB/ETB, producing the majority of its content including television programs, documentaries, and animation series. EITB distributes Baleuko content through its ETB1 and ETB2 channels and the Primeran streaming platform.
• Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de EspañaminorOthersBaleuko is a member of the Spanish Film Academy, which supports recognition including Goya Award nominations for its productions.
• Ikus-entzunezkoen Euskal Ekoizleen Elkargoa (Basque Audiovisual Producers Association)minorOthersBaleuko is a member of the Basque Audiovisual Producers Association.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cartoon Saloon: Cartoon Saloon is an Irish animation studio with multiple Oscar nominations and a strong international festival pedigree. Comparable to Baleuko due to boutique animation studio profile, festival-circuit presence, and feature film focus.
• B-Water Animation Studios: B-Water is a Murcia-based Spanish animation studio producing animated feature films and series for international clients. Comparable to Baleuko's animation division due to similar size, Spanish-language production capability, and feature/series animation focus.
• Mondo TV: Mondo TV is an Italian animation production and distribution company producing children's animated series. Comparable to Baleuko due to similar animated series production model (e.g., Momonsters, Iratxoak) and international distribution ambitions.
• Ánima Estudios: Ánima is a leading Spanish-language animation studio producing animated series and feature films for global audiences. Comparable to Baleuko due to Spanish-language animation production, festival presence, and full production pipeline.
• Hampa Studio: Hampa is a Madrid-based studio specializing in animation, VFX, and visual content production for film, television, and advertising. Comparable to Baleuko's animation and post-production capabilities and similar mid-sized Spanish production profile.
• Bainet Koop. Bainet is a Basque media cooperative producing television programs, documentaries, and digital content for EITB and other public-sector clients in the Basque Country. It is the most directly comparable peer to Baleuko given shared regional focus, public broadcaster relationships, and similar production offerings.
• Ilion Animation Studios: Ilion is a Spanish animation studio that has produced internationally distributed animated feature films. Comparable to Baleuko's animated feature film ambitions and similar Spanish production roots.

Broad incumbents

• Skydance Animation: Skydance Animation is a US-based studio producing animated feature films and series with global distribution. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the animated feature/series space where Baleuko competes for festival recognition and premium commissions.
• Atresmedia Studios: Atresmedia Studios is the production arm of Atresmedia, one of Spain's largest media groups, producing fiction, entertainment, and animation for Spanish broadcasters. Comparable as a broader Spanish incumbent with adjacent production capabilities.
• Mediapro: Mediapro is one of Spain's largest audiovisual production and media services groups, producing content across film, TV, and sport. Comparable as a broader Spanish industry incumbent offering overlapping capabilities in television and documentary production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Baleuko
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BALEUKO
• Facebookfacebook.com/272127139514447
• Instagraminstagram.com/baleuko

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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