What Nateland does

Nateland is a privately-held entertainment company founded and wholly owned by comedian Nate Bargatze, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating under the 'Good, Clean, Funny' family-friendly positioning. Formally launched as Nateland Entertainment in 2023 (with the brand originating from a 2020 podcast), the company produces stand-up comedy specials, scripted sketches, live touring shows, podcasts, merchandise, and an upcoming feature film for mainstream consumer audiences including families and comedy enthusiasts. The company has no proprietary technology stack and operates as a content and talent business rather than a software platform.

The business spans multiple revenue streams: live arena and theater touring (over 1.2 million tickets sold in 2024, breaking 20 arena records and ranking #12 in overall ticket sales globally per Pollstar/Billboard), streaming specials licensing across Netflix (two-special deal), Amazon Prime Video, and CBS (holiday special co-produced with Lorne Michaels), direct-to-consumer merchandise via a Shopify storefront (apparel, accessories, books), a weekly podcast, and the Nateland Live touring showcase featuring affiliated clean-comedy performers. The company has expanded beyond Nate Bargatze's personal appearances to develop a roster of affiliated comedians (Greg Warren, Steven Rogers, Nick Thune, Aaron Weber, Brian Regan, Graham Kay) releasing specials through Nateland's YouTube channel.

Strategically, Nateland is shifting from a performer-centric touring and specials business into a broader family-friendly entertainment company. Key forward-looking moves include the May 2026 feature film 'The Breadwinner' with TriStar Pictures, the May 2025 book 'Big Dumb Eyes' published by Grand Central/Hachette, and the national expansion of Nateland Live touring beyond its Nashville base. Distribution partnerships with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, CBS, Universal Music Group Nashville's Capitol Comedy label, and TriStar anchor the growth plan, while management is handled by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and United Talent Agency. The company's competitive position rests on Bargatze's #1-earning-comedian brand, the scarcity of clean headliners with arena-scale draw, and the diversified multi-platform distribution footprint.

Name

Nateland

Legal name

Nateland Entertainment

Website

https://nateland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nateland is a Nashville-based, family-friendly comedy entertainment company founded by comedian Nate Bargatze, producing stand-up specials, live arena tours, podcasts, merchandise, and an upcoming feature film for general consumer and family audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Comedy Entertainment

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sketch Comedy Shows (MPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tour & Artist Management Services (HSACAHAN), Artist Booking, Talent Buying & Agency Services (MPAGAAAF)

Keywords

• Stand-up comedy specials
• Live comedy touring
• Comedy podcast production
• Family-friendly entertainment
• Comedy merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Live Tour Tickets: Major revenue stream from arena and theater comedy tours, with Nate Bargatze's touring generating over 1.2 million tickets sold in 2024 and breaking venue attendance records across the US.
2. Streaming Specials Licensing: Licensing of stand-up comedy specials to major streaming platforms including Netflix (two-special deal), Amazon Prime Video, and CBS holiday specials.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce store selling branded merchandise including apparel (hoodies, t-shirts), accessories (hats, totes), books, and novelty items. Prices range from $5 to $64.
4. Nateland Live Shows: Weekly live comedy shows at Zanies Nashville featuring Nate Bargatze and other Nateland comedians, plus touring shows across the country.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nateland is a family-friendly comedy entertainment company built around comedian Nate Bargatze that produces and distributes stand-up specials, live touring shows, podcasts, an upcoming feature film, and branded merchandise. Core offerings include Nate Bargatze's Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and CBS specials; weekly Nateland Live shows at Zanies Nashville plus arena and theater touring; The Showcase spotlight series on YouTube; specials from affiliated clean-comedy performers; the Nateland Podcast; the Big Dumb Eyes book; and the Nateland merchandise store.

Product overview

Nateland is an entertainment platform and production company built around comedian Nate Bargatze and his network of clean-comedy performers. The portfolio includes Nate Bargatze's own Netflix and Amazon Prime stand-up specials (The Tennessee Kid, The Greatest Average American, Hello World, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze), a CBS holiday special, the Nateland Podcast featuring multiple co-hosts, Nateland Live touring comedy shows across the country with headline and supporting comics, The Showcase comedy spotlight series on YouTube, and Nateland-produced specials from affiliated comedians (Greg Warren, Steven Rogers, Nick Thune, Aaron Weber, Joe Zimmerman, Mike Vecchione, Graham Kay). Additional offerings include the upcoming feature film 'The Breadwinner' (TriStar, 2026), a published book 'Big Dumb Eyes', and a Shopify-powered merchandise store. The company operates under the tagline 'Good, Clean, Funny' and positions itself as family-friendly entertainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nateland Live: Live comedy touring shows featuring Nateland comics across the country
• The Showcase
• Nateland Podcast

Products and services

• Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Specials Premium solo stand-up comedy specials headlined by Nate Bargatze and licensed to streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, CBS), marketed to adult and family audiences seeking clean mainstream comedy.
• Nateland Podcast Weekly comedy podcast featuring Nate Bargatze and co-hosts, distributed across major podcast platforms for general comedy listeners.
• Nateland Live Shows Live touring comedy show featuring Nate Bargatze and Nateland-affiliated comedians, with weekly hometown performances at Zanies Nashville and a national tour across US arenas and theaters; tickets sold per show.
• The Showcase YouTube comedy spotlight series produced by Nateland featuring up-and-coming clean-comedy performers, distributed for free to build audience and showcase Nateland roster talent.
• Nateland Comedy Specials (Affiliated Comedians)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.2 million+ tickets sold in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TriStar PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriStar Pictures is co-producing 'The Breadwinner' feature film with Nate Bargatze starring and producing. The family comedy is set for theatrical release May 29, 2026.
• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-stand-up special deal with Netflix for Nate Bargatze's premium content. First special 'Your Friend, Nate Bargatze' premiered Dec 24, 2024.
• Amazon Prime VideocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution partner for 'Hello World' special, which set Amazon's record for most-streamed original comedy special in first 28 days.
• CBSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcast partner for 'Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas' holiday special produced with Lorne Michaels.
• Universal Music Group Nashville - Capitol ComedycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNate Bargatze signed as flagship comedian under Universal Music Group Nashville's new Capitol Comedy label.
• Zanies Comedy Club (Nashville)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly Nateland Live shows held at The Lab @ Zanies in Nashville. Nateland Presents: The Showcase also filmed at this venue.
• Brillstein Entertainment PartnerscoreOthersManagement representation for Nate Bargatze. Contact: Alex Murray and Tim Sarkes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Taylor Tomlinson: Rising touring comedian with multiple Netflix specials and large-venue touring. Comparable as a streaming-and-touring comedian building toward arena scale.
• Dave Chappelle: Top-grossing touring comedian with multiple Netflix specials and direct platform deals. Comparable on streaming special licensing economics and arena-scale live touring.
• Gabriel Iglesias: Family-friendly touring comedian with Netflix specials, a multi-comedian touring show (Fluffy Shop), and merchandise. Closely comparable on clean-comedy positioning and family audience appeal.
• Ali Wong: Stand-up comedian with multiple Netflix specials (including record-breaking Baby Cobra) and major arena touring. Comparable on streaming-first specials strategy and premium live touring.
• HartBeat Productions: Kevin Hart's comedian-owned production and entertainment company, producing stand-up specials, films, and touring shows. Directly comparable as a comedian-anchored entertainment platform that monetizes across touring, streaming, film, and merchandise.
• Sebastian Maniscalco: Top-tier arena and theater touring comedian with multiple Netflix/Amazon specials and merchandise. Comparable on touring scale, streaming licensing model, and premium live-ticket pricing.
• Jim Gaffigan: Top-grossing touring comedian whose family-friendly, clean-comedy positioning closely mirrors Nateland's 'Good, Clean, Funny' brand promise. Compares on touring scale, streaming specials, and audience demographic.
• Bill Burr: Stand-up comedian with multiple Netflix specials, a podcast (Monday Morning Podcast), and live touring at major venues. Comparable as a multi-platform comedian-led entertainment business with streaming and touring revenue.

Emerging players

• Bo Burnham: Comedian with Netflix specials (including the Emmy-winning Inside) and creator-led content. Comparable as a creator-first comedian who monetizes primarily through streaming specials rather than arena touring, intersecting with Nateland's special-distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment promoter and venue operator in North America, providing touring infrastructure and ticketing services used by Nateland tours. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same live-event value chain but not a direct content competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nateland_ent
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzAzMoLwjQTuyqu2QFFzvQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/natelandent
• Instagraminstagram.com/natelandentertainment
• TikToktiktok.com/@natebargatze
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nateland-entertainment

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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