Silicon Valley Risk Capital Company contributed US $ 100 million in the streaming service that has evolved from niche to established player
Silicon Valley Risk Capital company led a $ 100 million investment, increasing independent streaming service to $ 1 billion. The contribution represents a rare foray of sequoia in the film sector. The information was released by the newspaper Financial Times.
The funds will be directed to the expansion of Mubi’s global distribution network and investments in new films.
The investment happens during a transformation period for the 18 -year -old London company, which evolved from a niche streaming service to a company with a presence established in Hollywood. According to information from Financial TimesSequoia, known for supporting companies like Google and Apple, seeks to capitalize on the growing global art cinema market.
Sequoia’s decision is based on the identification of a global market still unexplored for intellectual films. Andrew Reed, partner of the company that led the investment, evaluated the potential global reach of these projects.
The agreement was closed in May 2025, when the film industry faces challenges arising from the streaming revolution. That same month, Mubi surpassed giants like Apple and Netflix by acquiring the rights to “Die, My Love”, starring Jennifer Lawrence, for $ 24 million at the Cannes Festival.
Founder EFE CAKAREL consolidated Mubi as a relevant Hollywood player after investing $ 12 million in “The Substance”, a Demi Moore and Margaret film which he raised $ 84 million at the box office and won an Oscar, a golden globe and a breath.
Mubi is headquartered in London, but operates globally. In addition to streaming, the company distributes independent movies in theaters in the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Latin America, Germany and, this year, also in Italy.
The service has approximately 20 million registered users worldwide, with subscribers in the US paying $ 14.99 monthly. The company maintains offices in 15 countries and employs more than 400 employees. “Mubi has high growth and is profitable, and in the cinematic branch this is an incredibly rare combination”said Reed.
No information was disclosed about the stock participation that Sequoia acquired with a US $ 100 million investment, nor specific details on how the resources will be applied.
By 2025, Mubi plans important releases, including its first original movie, “The Mastermind”, by director Kelly Reichardt, as well as “La Grazia” by Paolo Sorrentino, and “Father, Mother, Sister, Brother” by Jim Jarmusch.
