Joyn

Joyn

Cross-provider entertainment streaming platform

About Joyn

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$30.4M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2019

Overview

Joyn is a streaming platform that brings together a wide range of entertainment options, including live TV channels, series, documentaries, films on demand, and sports content. It offers both a free tier with a large selection of content and a premium subscription service called Joyn PLUS+, which includes additional pay TV channels and exclusive on-demand offerings. Users can access Joyn on various devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. What sets Joyn apart from its competitors is its collaboration with ProSiebenSat.1 and other content partners, allowing it to provide a diverse library of entertainment in one place. The goal of Joyn is to serve as a comprehensive platform for German audiences looking for a centralized hub for all their entertainment needs.

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for localized content aligns with Joyn's strategy.
  • Ad-supported streaming tiers present new revenue opportunities for Joyn.
  • Smart home device compatibility increases Joyn's potential user base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
  • Potential loss of Warner Bros. Discovery content post-acquisition.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise compliance costs.

What makes Joyn unique

  • Joyn offers a unique mix of free and premium content in Europe.
  • The platform supports a wide range of devices, enhancing accessibility.
  • Joyn's local content focus caters to European audience preferences.

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Funding

Total Funding

$30.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
Channel News Asia
Sep 14th, 2022
Prosiebensat acquires streaming platform Joyn from Warner Bros. Discovery

BERLIN :Prosiebensat 1 Media SE has revised lower its 2022 core earnings outlook after acquiring the remaining 50 per cent of shares in streaming service Joyn from Warner Bros. Discovery, the German media company said on Tuesday.The company expects the full consolidation of Joyn to make a 25-million-euro dent

EU-Startups
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