Kcat TV

What Kcat TV does

KCAT TV is a non-profit community television station operated by Los Gatos Public Media, a 501(c)(3) corporation headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1985, the station has provided local broadcasting, government meeting coverage, and community storytelling for over 40 years. KCAT TV distributes programming primarily via Comcast Channel 15 in the Los Gatos market, with simultaneous live streaming and on-demand video content available through YouTube and the station's website (kcat.org). The station is the de facto public access broadcaster for the Town of Los Gatos, carrying Town Council, Planning Commission, and other government meetings.

The station's product portfolio spans multiple lines: KCAT Original Series (Guiding Grief, Wine with Bill, The Kimball Hooker Show, Community Storytelling, Talk of the Town, Who Dinks Wins, Lit with Lloyd, Monte Sereno Living History Project, Jazz Tonight, 3rd N Long), short-form KCAT Social Reels distributed on Instagram/Facebook, and Government Meetings Broadcast. KCAT operates a volunteer-driven Producers' Network 55+ program engaging adults aged 55+ in content creation across multiple recurring shows. Operational services include KCAT GO! (a marketing services division offering PR, social media, events, and brand storytelling to local businesses), KCAT Studio Rental (a commercial production studio with professional equipment and crew), and KCAT Legacy Video (archiving). A Summer Camp youth media education program serves students from Los Gatos and surrounding Bay Area cities.

KCAT TV operates under a hybrid non-profit revenue model. The primary funding source is tax-deductible community donations processed via PayPal. Secondary revenue streams include transaction-based commerce (Los Gatos High School graduation video products priced $40-$100), event-based fundraising (annual Oktoberfest Los Gatos festival at the Civic Center Plaza), and professional services revenue (studio rental and KCAT GO! marketing services). The station serves the Los Gatos community and adjacent Silicon Valley area including San Carlos, San Mateo, Hollister, and Gilroy. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range.

Name

Kcat TV

Legal name

Kcat TV

Website

https://www.kcat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KCAT TV is a television broadcasting that offers community television and video services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABACAB

Independent Local TV Stations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Local Broadcast Stations & Affiliates (TV & Radio)

SECONDARYMPABACAJ

Local News & Weather Stations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Local Broadcast Stations & Affiliates (TV & Radio)

Keywords

• Community television broadcasting
• Public access media
• Local video production
• Government meeting broadcasts
• Community storytelling programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Gatos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Los Gatos Public Media relies on tax-deductible donations from community members. Contributions support educational media camps, government meeting broadcasts, and youth scholarship programs.
2. Graduation Video Products: Sale of professionally-produced graduation videos including full ceremony recordings ($40), individual graduate packages ($70), and combo deals ($100). Digital links delivered via email.
3. Oktoberfest Event Revenue: Annual Oktoberfest event serves as major fundraiser through drink pre-orders, stein purchases, raffle tickets, contest entries, food sales, and sponsorship packages with perks including all-you-can-eat buffet, reserved tables, and social media recognition.
4. Studio Rental: Professional studio space available for booking by individuals and businesses for filming, recording, and production needs. Features professional production team support.
5. KCAT GO! Marketing Services: Local marketing agency services including PR, social media management, events, production, and brand storytelling for local businesses and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KCAT TV is a community public access television station broadcasting on Comcast Channel 15 in Los Gatos, California, delivering local original programming, government meeting coverage, social media content, and youth media education. The station also operates the KCAT GO marketing services division providing PR, social media, event production, and brand storytelling for local businesses, alongside paid graduation video products, studio rental, and the annual Oktoberfest LG fundraising event.

Product overview

Kcat TV operates as a local public television station with a diverse multi-product portfolio centered on community media. The core offering is the KCAT TV Broadcast service on Comcast Channel 15, supplemented by the KCAT GO marketing services team for local businesses. Content programming includes KCAT Original Series (multiple original shows), KCAT Social Reels (short-form social content), and the Government Meetings Broadcast service covering Los Gatos municipal proceedings. The station also operates the Producers' Network 55+ senior volunteer program and hosts the annual Oktoberfest Los Gatos event as a major fundraiser. Additional revenue services include Studio Rental, KCAT Legacy Video preservation, Summer Camp youth programs, and a shop selling 2026 LGHS Graduation Video products (full ceremony, individual packages, and combo deals). The products span broadcast television, digital content, marketing services, event management, educational programs, and consumer video products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KCAT GO: Local hometown marketing team offering PR, social media, production, events, and brand storytelling services.
• KCAT Legacy Video
• KCAT Studio Rental
• The Producers' Network (55+)
• Oktoberfest LG

Products and services

• KCAT TV Broadcast Local public television station broadcasting on Comcast Channel 15 with simultaneous YouTube streaming, featuring original programming, government meeting coverage, and community content for Los Gatos residents.
• KCAT GO! Marketing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of continuous local media service to the Los Gatos community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Los Gatos Civic CentercoreOthersOktoberfest event held at the LG Civic Center Plaza (110 E. Main Street), serving as the venue for the annual community celebration and major fundraising event for the non-profit.
• The German GuysminorOthersReturning food vendor for Oktoberfest providing authentic German cuisine including bratwurst, chicken schnitzel, pretzels, and Bavarian desserts. Food sold directly at event with dedicated express pickup for sponsors and pre-order guests.
• Ancora Vino / Ryan SmithminorOthersCertified Sommelier Ryan Smith returns annually with German specialty wines alongside distinctive whites and reds for Oktoberfest wine offerings. Pre-order discount bundle available (3 for $40).
• Oktoberfest 2026 SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors supporting annual Oktoberfest with extraordinary perks including all-you-can-eat buffet, all-you-can-drink, reserved tables, invitation to LobsterFest, social media recognition, and event signage. Multiple sponsorship tiers available with contact at [email protected].

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KQED: KQED is the dominant public broadcaster for the San Francisco Bay Area, operating PBS and NPR stations across the region. Comparable to KCAT TV as a non-profit public/community media outlet serving Bay Area audiences, though KQED operates at much greater scale and serves the entire region rather than a single town.

Direct peers

• KMVT 15 Silicon Valley Community Media: KMVT is a community media center serving Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Palo Alto, and surrounding Silicon Valley cities with government meeting coverage, original programming, and community media classes. Directly comparable as a PEG/community TV peer operating in the same Bay Area region with a similar mandate and programming mix.
• PenTV (Peninsula Television): PenTV provides public, educational, and government access television across San Mateo County communities including San Carlos, San Mateo, and surrounding cities listed in KCAT's reach. Directly comparable as a non-profit community TV operator with government meeting broadcasts and local programming.
• Midpeninsula Community Media Center: Midpen Media Center operates community access television for Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and Stanford. Comparable as a non-profit community media organization offering local programming, government meeting broadcasts, and media education in nearby Silicon Valley communities.
• Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP): CMAP operates community access television channels serving Campbell, Los Altos, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Comparable as a Bay Area PEG access operator with government broadcasts, original programming, and community media services.

Regional players

• Embarcadero Media: Embarcadero Media publishes the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice, The Almanac, and Pleasanton Weekly, plus online local news. Comparable as a hyperlocal community news and information provider in Silicon Valley, overlapping with KCAT's local government coverage and community storytelling mandate though operating in print/digital rather than broadcast.
• Los Altos Town Crier: The Los Altos Town Crier is a hyperlocal community newspaper covering Los Altos and Los Altos Hills. Comparable as a hyperlocal media outlet covering Silicon Valley local government, schools, and community events similar to KCAT's programming focus.

Emerging players

• Patch.com (Silicon Valley editions): Patch operates hyperlocal news sites across thousands of U.S. communities including multiple Silicon Valley towns. Comparable as a hyperlocal digital news substitute for KCAT's government meeting coverage and community storytelling, though purely digital and not broadcast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KCATTV15Broadcast/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kcattv15
• Instagraminstagram.com/kcattv15
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kcat-tv-15

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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