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 D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated C 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

  • Team Whistle still reports 700 million followers and five billion monthly social views.
  • DAZN’s acquisition gives New Form-style content access to a larger sports distribution machine.
  • Short-form monetization remains valuable as Team Whistle pushes YouTube Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.

What critics are saying

  • DAZN now owns Team Whistle; New Form no longer operates independently.
  • DAZN’s 2023 strategy favors sports rights marketing, not scripted originals, crushing New Form’s identity.
  • If DAZN cuts non-sports production, New Form’s remaining brand becomes an archive, not a business.

What makes Newform unique

  • New Form built scripted IP through an incubator model and series development pipeline.
  • It blended YouTube-native creators with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer-backed Hollywood talent.
  • Its library and short-form franchise expertise strengthened Team Whistle’s content engine in 2019.

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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

Industry standards

$35M
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$45M
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$65M
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$100M
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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Performance Bonus

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