Fauna Entertainment

What Fauna Entertainment does

Fauna Entertainment is an Istanbul-based children's and family entertainment company operating an integrated 360-degree brand management model. The company creates and produces original animated IPs (Kukuli, Briko, Giligilis, Brody Luckystar, Moi & Lana, Ediko, PaperPoo) using 2D and 3D CGI animation technology, while simultaneously serving as the local licensing agent, distribution partner, and YouTube Multi Channel Network (MCN) operator for global third-party brands including Robocar Poli, Looloo Kids, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Dog Man, Molang, Hello Neighbor, Cry Babies, Cleo & Cuquín, KPop Idol, Kurio, and Okido.

The business generates revenue across five distinct streams: licensing and merchandising royalties from a network of 100+ licensees manufacturing products across toys, books, apparel, stationery, hygiene, and FMCG categories; content distribution fees from global broadcasters and streaming platforms (Netflix, MBC, Spacetoon, Tubi, Cartoon Network Turkey, BluTV); YouTube ad revenue sharing via the MCN managing 20+ brand channels; publishing licensing fees from regional publishers; and professional services revenue from self-financed and co-produced original content. Pricing is B2B and bespoke, negotiated per brand and per territory under multi-year contracts with international IP owners.

The company is privately held, bootstrapped through its founders' capital, and led by co-founders Emre Aksoy (Chief Business Officer) and Ömer Fener (Chief Creative Officer) with a core team of 11 people. Its customer base spans international animation studios, toy companies, game publishers, and media groups (licensors) as primary customers, with Turkish and regional manufacturers and retailers (licensees) and broadcasters/streaming platforms as secondary channels. The company reports 400% growth from 2018 to 2022 and was targeting an $80 million valuation via an external investment round.

Name

Fauna Entertainment

Legal name

Fauna Entertainment

Website

https://fauna.ist

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fauna Entertainment is an Istanbul-based kids' entertainment company that creates original animated IPs and acts as the regional licensing, distribution, and YouTube MCN partner for global third-party brands across Turkey, MENA, the Balkans, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Entertainment Licensing

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Merchandising, Character & Brand Licensing (MPADALAF)

Keywords

• Kids entertainment licensing
• Animated content production
• Brand licensing agency
• YouTube MCN management
• Content distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Besiktas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Licensing & Merchandising: Fauna represents global IP brands (e.g., Dog Man, Daniel Tiger, Robocar Poli, Molang) in Turkey and the Balkans as a licensing agent. It signs deals with local manufacturers and retailers across categories including apparel, stationery, toys, books, hygiene products, and FMCG. Revenue comes from licensing royalties on products manufactured and sold by licensees.
2. Content Distribution: Fauna distributes animated content (both owned IPs like Kukuli, Briko, Giligilis and represented IPs) to global broadcasters and streaming platforms (SVODs, AVODs, Free TV, Pay TV) through its distribution network spanning Turkey, the Balkans, MENA, and Asia.
3. YouTube Channel Management (MCN): Fauna's digital media unit manages YouTube channels for represented brands, growing their presence in the Turkish market. Revenue derives from ad revenue sharing on managed channels.
4. Publishing Deals: Fauna secures publishing partnerships for represented brands (e.g., Kurio, Okido magazines in Turkey via Doğan Çocuk and Turkuvaz Medya). Revenue is generated through licensing fees from publishing partners.
5. IP Creation / Original Content Production: Fauna self-finances and co-produces original animated IPs (Kukuli, Briko, Moi & Lana, Ediko, Brody Luckystar) and seeks co-production partners, broadcasters, and licensees for these properties. Revenue potential from global licensing, distribution, and consumer products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fauna Entertainment is a kids and family entertainment company that creates original animated IPs (e.g., Kukuli, Briko, Giligilis) and acts as a licensing agent, distribution partner, and YouTube Multi Channel Network (MCN) operator for global children's brands across Turkey, the Balkans, and MENA. The company provides 360-degree brand management services including licensing & merchandising with 100+ licensees, YouTube channel management, global content distribution to SVODs/AVODs/TV broadcasters, and IP co-production.

Product overview

Fauna Entertainment is an Istanbul-based kids and family entertainment company operating a multi-faceted business model centered on original IP creation, brand representation, and comprehensive media services. The company's product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Original IPs developed in-house including flagship brand Kukuli (animated monkey series), Briko (eco-friendly upcycling series co-produced with Toonz), Giligilis (music education series), Brody Luckystar (Guinness World Records collaboration), PaperPoo, Moi & Lana (musical duo), and Ediko (inclusivity-focused co-production with Turkish popstar Özgün); and (2) Represented international brands licensed for Turkey including Robocar Poli, Looloo Kids, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Dog Man, Molang, Hello Neighbor, PJ Masks, Peppa Pig, My Little Pony, Transformers, Cry Babies, Cleo & Cuquín, KPop Idol, Kurio, and Okido. Fauna's service offerings include Licensing & Merchandising (managing 100+ licensees), YouTube Management (Multi Channel Network operations), Distribution (global content distribution via SVODs, AVODs, TV), and IP Creation (story-to-brand development).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kukuli: Fauna's flagship animated series about a hyperactive monkey named Kukuli and his friends Tinky and Minky, featuring educational songs. Available in 80+ countries in 16 languages. First digital cartoon from Turkey.
• Briko
• Giligilis
• Brody
• Moi & Lana
• Ediko
• Paper Poo

Products and services

• Licensing & Merchandising Service managing a network of over 100 licensees manufacturing licensed consumer products (books, toys, hygienic products, apparel, stationery, FMCG, musical theatres) on behalf of represented global IP brands, for sale through retail channels in Turkey and surrounding regions.
• YouTube Multi Channel Network (MCN) Service developing brand strategies and managing YouTube channels for represented children's brands, including metadata optimization, thumbnail design, channel art, and proper publishing for the Turkish market and beyond.
• Content Distribution Service distributing animated content to global streaming platforms (SVODs, AVODs), music streaming platforms, Free TV, and Pay TV broadcasters in Turkey, the Balkans, MENA, and Asia.
• IP Creation Service developing original animated IP from story concept through global distribution and licensing programs, transforming narratives into global brands across toys, FMCG, apparel, and hygiene products.
• Kukuli Original animated series featuring a mischievous monkey (Kukuli) and friends Tinky and Minky with educational songs. Available in 80+ countries in 16 languages; first digital Turkish cartoon.
• Briko Eco-friendly preschool series (52 x 7-8 minutes) co-produced with Toonz Media Group, teaching children about upcycling and creativity through DIY activities. Targets boys and girls aged 4-7.
• Giligilis 3D CGI non-dialogue animated series teaching music and rhythm to preschoolers aged 2-4 through the Orff educational approach, featuring colorful birds singing, dancing, acting, and playing percussion instruments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 10 parents report trusting the Kukuli brand
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IMC ToysChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 April 2026Fauna Entertainment was appointed as the licensing agent for 'KPop Idol,' a global brand from IMC Toys, in Türkiye. Fauna will oversee licensing strategy and brand development, focusing on creating a consumer products program and fostering local partnerships.
• Ánima KitchentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2025Spanish animation company Ánima Kitchent signed Fauna to manage the Turkish YouTube rollout of Cuquín under a two-year agreement. Fauna manages the official Turkish YouTube channel and handles Turkish dubbing of Seasons 1 and 2 of Cleo & Cuquín plus 20 musical videos.
• The Joester Loria GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 September 2025The Joester Loria Group (on behalf of Dav Pilkey) appointed Fauna as the licensing agent for Dog Man in Turkey. Fauna quickly secured LCWaikiki for children's apparel and Altın Kitaplar for stationery products.
• MillimagescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 April 2025French studio Millimages appointed Fauna as the official licensing agent for the Molang brand in Turkey (November 2024). Fauna subsequently signed multiple licensees including Doğan Çocuk (publishing), Keskin Colors (stationery), Ulupınar (apparel), and Honnes (band-aids).
• ROI VisualcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 March 2025ROI Visual appointed Fauna Entertainment to represent Robocar Poli in Turkey, overseeing licensing opportunities and YouTube channel management. Fauna immediately signed a deal for Robocar Poli stage shows touring Turkey from Q2 2025.
• TinyBuildcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 June 2024Global video game publisher TinyBuild appointed Fauna as the licensing and merchandising agent for Hello Neighbor in the Turkish market, handling product and book activation within the territory.
• IMC ToyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2024IMC Toys partnered with Fauna's digital media unit to expand the Cry Babies flagship IP on YouTube in Turkish language worldwide. The Kitoon channel joined Fauna's MCN to grow Cry Babies' presence in Turkey.
• Shanghai Cubestar MediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 April 2023Shanghai Cubestar Media was appointed as the exclusive agent for Kukuli in the Chinese market, distributing the show in Hong Kong (via HKTV) and mainland China.
• Guinness World Records / GWR StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Fauna and Guinness World Records' production arm GWR Studios teamed up to develop Brody Luckystar, an animated series about a young girl who turns everyday activities into opportunities to break unusual records. Eric Shaw (SpongeBob SquarePants) is attached to write pilot scripts. GWR Studios opened in October 2022 and this is its first animated project.
• Toonz Media GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToonz (headquartered in Singapore) co-produces original IPs with Fauna, including the eco-friendly series Briko (52 episodes). Fauna handles global licensing and distribution for Toonz co-productions in Turkey and beyond.
• MOBY GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMOBY Group distributes Fauna's Kukuli IP across Central Asia (Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan) and East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia), dubbing content into 13 regional languages. This was MOBY's first Turkish animation broadcast.
• 9 Story BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor9 Story Brands appointed Fauna as the local licensing agent for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood in Turkey, with plans for books, puzzles, and consumer products.
• Guru StudiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFauna serves as the exclusive licensing and media distribution partner for True and the Rainbow Kingdom in Turkey and the Balkans, managing apparel, publishing, accessories, games, broadcast, digital media, and live shows.
• SpacetooncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpacetoon (MENA's leading kids broadcaster) acquired Kukuli for Arabic dubbing and broadcast on Spacetoon TV and Spacetoon GO streaming service, expanding Kukuli's reach to 22 additional MENA countries.
• Edutainment LicensingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdutainment Licensing distributes Fauna's Giligilis worldwide, securing deals with platforms including Genius Brands, Toon Goggles, KidoodleTV, Tubi TV, BatteryPop, Kidomi, Playkids, and Viixi TV across China, Vietnam, Israel, and the US.
• Doodle ProductionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoodle Productions appointed Fauna to represent the publishing rights of Okido and Kurio in Turkey. Fauna quickly secured publishing deals with Doğan Çocuk (Kurio magazine) and Turkuvaz Medya (Okido magazine), launching in Q2 2026.
• NetflixmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetflix is listed among Fauna's broadcast and streaming distribution partners. Kukuli and Briko content is available on the Netflix platform.
• Cartoon Network TurkeymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCartoon Network Turkey broadcasts True and the Rainbow Kingdom, starting February 2023. Fauna secured this deal as part of its True and the Rainbow Kingdom representation in Turkey.
• LCWaikikimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLCWaikiki serves as a major retail partner for both Briko (apparel in Turkey, Bosnia, Tunisia, Albania, Serbia, Ukraine) and Dog Man (children's apparel launching end of 2025 in Turkey).
• Özgün / EdikocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish pop star Özgün (through his company EDZ) co-produces Ediko, an animated series featuring original songs about inclusivity, in partnership with Fauna. Fauna's digital media unit manages the Ediko TV YouTube channel.
• Minika ÇocukmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMinika Çocuk is a free-to-air Turkish kids TV channel that broadcasts Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (via Fauna's representation) and Briko (premiered in Turkey).
• MoraTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoraTV collaborated with Fauna on content distribution and Licensing & Merchandising deals for Turkey and the Balkans in 2023. The partnership preceded Fauna's expansion of LooLoo Kids into the MENA region.
• MarkettcomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFauna partnered with Markettcom as its local partner to extend the LooLoo Kids brand into the Middle East, following the successful MoraTV collaboration in Turkey and the Balkans.
• Planète JuniormajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlanète Junior is listed among Fauna's broadcast and distribution partners, covering French-speaking territories.
• Space ToonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpace Toon is a broadcast partner listed on Fauna's website, distributing content across the MENA region.
• BluTVmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluTV is a Turkish subscription VOD platform listed among Fauna's distribution partners.
• TubimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTubi (AVOD platform) is listed among Fauna's distribution partners, providing free ad-supported streaming of Fauna's content.
• KidoodleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKidoodle (kids-focused streaming platform) is listed as a distribution partner for Fauna content.
• AmebaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmeba (Korean platform) is listed among Fauna's distribution partners.
• FlixuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlixu is listed among Fauna's broadcast and distribution partners.
• InfobaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInfobase (educational media company) is listed as a distribution partner.
• Turkish AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish Airlines is listed as a distribution partner, potentially for in-flight entertainment content.
• Studio100minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudio100 is listed among Fauna's global partners for content distribution and IP expansion.
• Genius BrandsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenius Brands acquired Giligilis for distribution, listed among Fauna's global IP expansion partners.
• Moby GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoby Group (listed also as MOBY Group) distributes Fauna's content across Central Asia and East Africa, covering multiple TV channels and digital platforms in the region.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Genius Brands International: US-listed kids entertainment company (Rainbow Rangers, Llama Llama). Acquired Giligilis for distribution — a comparable kids content and licensing business, larger and publicly traded, in the same product category as Fauna.
• WildBrain: Canadian kids entertainment and licensing company (Peppa Pig, Teletubbies). Directly comparable model of IP management, global distribution, and licensing — at materially larger scale than Fauna.
• Moonbug Entertainment: Global kids entertainment company (CoComelon, Little Baby Bum) owned by Candle Media. Comparable in combining original YouTube-first kids IP with global licensing and consumer products — a much larger incumbent in the same category.
• Studio 100: Large European kids entertainment group (Maya the Bee, Heidi). Listed among Fauna's global partners; a much larger incumbent operating the same combination of animation production, licensing, and merchandising at global scale.

Direct peers

• Millimages: French animation studio behind Molang. Millimages appointed Fauna as its Turkey licensing agent — they sit on opposite sides of similar licensing agency/distribution relationships and Millimages operates the same kind of original kids IP plus L&M model Fauna services.
• Guru Studio: Canadian animation studio behind True and the Rainbow Kingdom. Guru Studio appointed Fauna as its exclusive Turkey/Balkans L&M and distribution partner, operating the same original-IP-plus-global-licensing model.
• 9 Story Media Group / 9 Story Brands: Major Canadian kids content company behind Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. 9 Story appointed Fauna as its local licensing agent in Turkey — a directly comparable peer on the licensor side of the same regional agency relationship Fauna runs.
• Toonz Media Group: Singapore-based global animation and kids content company. Co-produces Briko with Fauna and works on similar co-production, distribution, and licensing models, making it a directly comparable partner/peer in kids IP creation and global distribution.
• Edutainment Licensing: Global licensing and distribution agency representing kids IPs worldwide. Distributes Fauna's Giligilis across China, Vietnam, Israel, and the US — a directly comparable licensing agency peer operating in the same category.

Regional players

• Spacetoon: MENA's leading kids broadcaster and streaming platform. Spacetoon licenses and broadcasts Kukuli across MENA — a regional peer operating in the same content distribution and licensing lane but with a stronger MENA broadcast footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fauna.entertainment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faunaent

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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