Investigation Discovery
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersManassas, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Investigation Discovery firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Investigation Discovery
- Legal name
- Investigation Discovery
- Website
- https://investigationdiscovery.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Investigation Discovery industry classification
Industry- Product category
- True Crime Television Programming
- NAICS
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)
- SIC
- Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- True Crime Documentaries (MPADADAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Investigative & Journalism Documentaries (MPADADAD), News Magazine & Investigative Journalism Channels (MPABAIAG), Criminal Investigations & Forensics (Detectives, Crime Labs, CSI) (BPAIAGAI)
Keywords
Where Investigation Discovery is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Manassas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Investigation Discovery business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Investigation Discovery product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Investigation Discovery operates a cable and streaming television network dedicated to true crime and investigative documentary programming. The network commissions, produces, and broadcasts original docuseries, multi-part specials, and investigative documentaries — often developed over years in collaboration with law enforcement (including FBI agents) to drive public leads on unsolved cases. Content is distributed nationally through cable carriage and streaming platforms.
Product overview
Investigation Discovery is a television network specializing in true crime documentaries, docuseries, and crime-related programming. The network releases original documentary content including docuseries (The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle), multi-part specials (The Skincare Queen and the Hitman), and investigative documentaries. Programming is distributed through cable television and streaming platforms, with the network hosting or presenting events like the Variety True Crime Summit at SXSW.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle A four-episode docuseries produced for Investigation Discovery about Benjaman Kyle (real name William Burgess Powell), who was discovered naked behind a Burger King in Georgia in 2004 with total amnesia, featuring 11 years of investigation by FBI agent Ken Maxwell.
- The Curious Case of... The Skincare Queen and the Hitman A two-part documentary series reexamining the West Hollywood case where celebrity esthetician Dawn DaLuise was accused of plotting to kill rival beautician Gabriel Suarez, tracing events from late 2013 through her arrest and 10 months in jail.
- Chris Brown: A History of Violence A documentary detailing allegations of domestic and sexual abuse against Chris Brown, which became the subject of a $500 million defamation lawsuit filed by Brown against producers including Investigation Discovery.
- Investigation Discovery Network A cable and streaming television network specializing in true crime documentaries, docuseries, and crime-related programming. The network is part of a portfolio of related networks under President Jason Sarlanis.
Quantifiable outcome
- The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle docuseries aims to fill in a 21-year gap (1983-2004) in a discovered man's life through viewer-generated leads
Companies that use Investigation Discovery
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Investigation Discovery technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Investigation Discovery partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- VarietycoreInvestigation Discovery is the presenting sponsor of Variety's inaugural True Crime Summit at SXSW on March 13, 2026. The partnership brings together creators, executives, and experts across the true crime genre for a full-day event featuring panel discussions on storytelling craft, ethical considerations, and the genre's business growth.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Investigation Discovery competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Netflix: Netflix is the global streaming incumbent producing marquee true crime docuseries (e.g., 'Making a Murderer,' 'Tiger King'). It competes directly with Investigation Discovery for true crime audience attention but operates as a general entertainment platform across all genres.
- Hulu: Hulu is a major U.S. streaming service with a deep catalog of true crime docuseries and documentaries (including FX originals). It competes for the same viewer demand and serves as both a competitor and a potential distribution partner for Investigation Discovery content.
- Apple TV+: Apple TV+ has invested in high-profile true crime and investigative docuseries as part of its premium streaming strategy. It competes for prestige true crime viewership but operates as a general entertainment platform rather than a genre specialist.
- Peacock: Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming platform carrying true crime content from Oxygen, NBC News, and originals. It is both a competitive threat and a potential distribution channel for Investigation Discovery's programming.
- A&E Network: A&E is a broad cable network that has built a large slate of true crime docuseries and biographies (e.g., 'Biography'). It overlaps with Investigation Discovery on crime content but serves a much broader general entertainment audience with non-crime programming.
Direct peers
- Oxygen (NBCUniversal): Oxygen is a U.S. cable and streaming network dedicated entirely to true crime programming. It is the closest direct competitor to Investigation Discovery, targeting the same true-crime enthusiast audience with docuseries, cold-case investigations, and crime-focused documentaries across linear and digital distribution.
- truTV: truTV is a Turner/WBD-owned cable network that has expanded into true crime and real-investigation programming. It targets a similar true-crime-curious demographic and shares distribution synergies within the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio alongside Investigation Discovery.
- HLN: HLN is a CNN-operated cable network that has pivoted heavily into true crime and forensic programming. It directly competes with Investigation Discovery for the same audience through long-form crime documentaries and live trial coverage distributed on cable and streaming.
Regional players
- BritBox: BritBox is a streaming service specializing in British television, with a sizable slate of UK true crime dramas and documentaries. It overlaps with Investigation Discovery on the true crime genre but primarily serves UK/Commonwealth markets rather than the U.S. cable audience.
Emerging players
- Sundance Now: Sundance Now is an AMC Networks-owned niche streaming service offering curated indie crime dramas and true crime documentaries. It targets the same premium true crime viewer as Investigation Discovery but at smaller scale and without a broadcast cable presence.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Investigation Discovery leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Investigation Discovery funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Investigation Discovery M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Investigation Discovery
What does Investigation Discovery do?
Investigation Discovery operates a cable and streaming television network dedicated to true crime and investigative documentary programming. The network commissions, produces, and broadcasts original docuseries, multi-part specials, and investigative documentaries — often developed over years in collaboration with law enforcement (including FBI agents) to drive public leads on unsolved cases. Content is distributed nationally through cable carriage and streaming platforms.
When was Investigation Discovery founded?
Investigation Discovery was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Investigation Discovery based?
Investigation Discovery is headquartered in Manassas, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Investigation Discovery's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, Peacock and A&E Network. Direct peers are Oxygen (NBCUniversal), truTV and HLN. BritBox is listed as a regional player. Sundance Now is listed as an emerging player.
Does Investigation Discovery have an API?
No public API is recorded for Investigation Discovery.
What industry is Investigation Discovery in?
Investigation Discovery's product category is True Crime Television Programming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADADAN, True Crime Documentaries, with a secondary code of MPADADAD, Investigative & Journalism Documentaries. Its NAICS code is 516210 and its SIC code is 4833.