Newform

Newform

Digital entertainment studio producing original series

Overview

What the company does: It creates original scripted series for digital platforms by running an incubator that commissions many short films and selects some to develop into full series, which are co-produced and distributed online. How its product works: short-form films are developed, evaluated for potential as series, then expanded into longer episodes with collaboration from digital-native creators and traditional talent, and distributed via platforms like Vimeo On Demand, Facebook Watch, and TBS. Differentiation: combines an incubator-style development process with cross-platform production and distribution, leveraging both online creators and established media talent, backed by high-profile investors, and then monetizes through online distribution deals. Goal: build a diverse catalog of digital-first scripted content for young audiences and broaden distribution across online platforms.

About Newform

Simplify's Rating
Why Newform is rated
D+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated D+ on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

Bellflower, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New Form's library fit short-form, cross-platform demand among younger audiences.
  • 2019 Whistle deal preserved projects and transitioned New Form's 20-person Los Angeles team.
  • Elite investors and prior distribution partners still validate hiring networks and industry credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Whistle acquired New Form in January 2019; standalone identity disappeared quickly.
  • Team Whistle sold to Eleven Sports in March 2021, burying New Form further.
  • If Eleven deprioritizes scripted digital originals, New Form becomes an existential orphan asset.

What makes Newform unique

  • 2014 New Form fused scripted storytelling with creator-led digital distribution.
  • Kathleen Grace built a short-form incubator, not a traditional pilot season.
  • Backers Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Discovery, and ITV signaled elite Hollywood access.

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Funding

Total Funding

$18M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Performance Bonus

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