The Walt Disney Company
About
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
- Burbank,California,United States
- 10001 - max
- https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/
Details
- Last Funding Type
- Post-IPO Debt
- Last Funding Money Raised
- $6B
- Industries
- Amusement Park and Arcade,Animation,Consumer Goods,Media and Entertainment,Resorts
- Founded date
- Oct 16, 1923
- Number Of Employee
- 10001 - max
- Operating Status
- Active
- Stock Symbol
- nyse:DIS
- Legal Name
- Walt Disney Co Ltd
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.
Funding Rounds
| Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | Post-IPO Debt | $5B | 1 |
Citibank
|
— | Detail |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Post-IPO Debt | $6B | — | — | — | Detail |
| Jan 13, 1978 | IPO | $300M | — | — | — | Detail |
Investments
|
Date
Company Name
|
Round | Money Raised | Industry | Lead Investor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec 23, 2022
Dapps
|
Pre-seed | — | Blockchain | Yes |
|
Nov 1, 2022
Disney Streaming
|
Secondary Market | $0.90B | Advertising | Yes |
|
Oct 23, 2022
Exceptional Minds
|
Grant | $1M | Animation | Yes |
|
Jul 14, 2022
Northern Illinois Food Bank
|
Grant | — | Charity | Yes |
|
Jul 14, 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
|
Grant | — | Non Profit | Yes |
Investors
| Investor Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round |
|---|---|---|
|
Citibank
|
Yes | Post-IPO Debt |
Employee Profiles
Exits
The Walt Disney Company has had 4 exits. The Walt Disney Company most notable exits include Jaunt , Hulu
| Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Jaunt | M&A | Content | Detail |
| May 14, 2019 | Hulu | M&A | Content | Detail |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Disney Streaming | M&A | Advertising | Detail |
| Feb 6, 2002 | NxtWave Communications | M&A | Communications Infrastructure | Detail |
Acquisition
The Walt Disney Company has acquired 28 organizations. Their most recent acquisition was ABC Entertainment on Aug 5, 1995. They acquired ABC Entertainment for 0.
|
Date
Company Name
|
Industry | Acquisition Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aug 5, 1995
ABC Entertainment
|
Digital Media | — | — | Detail |
|
Jan 1, 1996
|
Internet | — | — | Detail |
|
Jul 12, 1999
Infoseek
|
Advertising | acquisition | — | Detail |
|
Jul 23, 2001
|
Broadcasting | acquisition | $ 5.30B | Detail |
|
Nov 6, 2001
Baby Einstein
|
E-Commerce | acquisition | — | Detail |
