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CuriosityStream

NASDAQ: CURI

Silver Spring, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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CuriosityStream operates a subscription video-on-demand streaming service offering factual entertainment content across science, history, nature, technology and lifestyle, served to consumers through direct-to-consumer platforms and third-party distribution partners, while also licensing its library of approximately 14,000 programs and audio courses to media companies and technology firms.

Founders & leadership

CuriosityStream was founded in 2018 by John Hendricks.

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John HendricksFounder · Chairman Of The BoardJohn Hendricks founded Discovery Communications in 1982, serving as Chairman and CEO until 2004 and as Board Chairman until his 2014 retirement, before establishing CuriosityStream as its founder and chairman.
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Colleen SlearChief Financial Officer2014–2020
TCTia Cudahy
Tia CudahyChief Operating OfficerTia Cudahy is an executive officer at CuriosityStream, a subscription video-on-demand streaming service offering factual entertainment and educational content. She has expertise in business development, leadership, and navigating private-to-public company transitions.
CSClint Stinchcomb
Clint StinchcombPresident & CEO
BHBrady Hayden
Brady HaydenChief Financial Officer2024–2026
JVJohn Vilade
John ViladeChief Commercial OfficerJohn Vilade held senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal, Discovery, Hulu, Premion and 6P Color across media, streaming, advertising technology and business transformation before becoming Chief Commercial Officer of CuriosityStream, where he leads commercial growth and strategic partnerships.
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Patrick KeeleyNamed on SEC filing
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Elizabeth NorthNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Also in the syndicate · 2

Blum Capital VenturesTimesSquare Capital Management

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$114.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$114.7MraisedDec 2018 · 86 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Colleen SlearExecutive Officer
  • Tia CudahyExecutive Officer
  • Clint StinchcombExecutive Officer, Director
  • Patrick KeeleyDirector
  • John HendricksDirector
  • Elizabeth NorthDirector
Offering amount
$114.7M
Amount sold
$114.7M
Minimum investment
$10K
Sales commissions
$3.5M
Placement agents
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$544.1Mvaluation at IPOFeb 2021 · $13.50/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through CuriosityStream went on to found or lead other companies.

Chris FrantzSenior EditorFounded LoopsAdam KaczmarekRoku Product ManagerFounded Loops

Frequently asked questions

What does CuriosityStream do?
CuriosityStream operates a subscription video-on-demand streaming service offering factual entertainment content across science, history, nature, technology and lifestyle, served to consumers through direct-to-consumer platforms and third-party distribution partners, while also licensing its library of approximately 14,000 programs and audio courses to media companies and technology firms.
Who founded CuriosityStream?
CuriosityStream was founded by John Hendricks in 2018.
How much funding has CuriosityStream raised?
CuriosityStream has disclosed $114.7M raised across 1 round.
Where is CuriosityStream headquartered?
CuriosityStream is headquartered in Silver Spring, US.