RedBird Capital Partners and CJ ENM Lead $275M Strategic Investment in Skydance Media
February 11, 2020
Skydance Media received a $275 million strategic investment led by RedBird Capital Partners and CJ ENM, valuing the company at $2.3 billion. The round—also supported by existing investors including the Ellison family and Tencent—aims to expand Skydance's global reach across film, television, animation and interactive platforms, with a particular emphasis on strengthening presence in the APAC region.
- Buyers
- RedBird Capital Partners, CJ ENM, Ellison family, Tencent Holdings Ltd.
- Targets
- Skydance Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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