Blackbird
London, England, United Kingdom
How Blackbird hit $2.1M revenue with a 40 person team in 2021.
Blackbird is simply unique - it enables secure, ultra-fast, frame-accurate editing and distribution of video content by anyone, anytime, anywhere on any device using bandwidth as low as 2Mb per second.
1998
Founded
$2.1M
2021 Revenue
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YOY
$15M
Funding
Blackbird Revenue
In 2021, Blackbird revenue run rate hit $2.1M in revenue.
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2021
Blackbird hit $2.1M in revenue in 2021
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1998
Blackbird launched in 1998 with $0 revenue
Blackbird Funding History
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2019
Blackbird raised a of in January, 2019
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2017
Blackbird raised a of in December, 2017
| FUNDING DATE | ROUND | AMOUNT | VALUATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| January, 01 2019 | |||
| December, 21 2017 |
Team
Blackbird has 40 total employees.
| DISTRIBUTION | QTY |
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| Total team size | 40 |
Founder / CEO
Ian McDonough
A strategic and entrepreneurial leader with a strong record of delivering growth, innovation, partnerships and successful investment in content across global markets. CEO of the UK and AIM-listed technology company Blackbird plc. including relaunching, refinancing rebranding and repositioning its innovative and powerful cloud-based video editing technology, Blackbird, as a remote editing solution to global media companies. During my tenure I have led two oversubscribed and successful multi million pound fund raises, the share price has risen five-fold and the market cap ten-fold. To date we have also closed deals with the NHL, NRL, NFL, A+E Networks, TATA Communications, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Sky News Arabia, Riot Games, 51 local US news stations and the world's largest financial news organisation amongst others. Until April 2017 led the largest and most profitable of Turner's businesses in EMEA winning six BAFTAs (including Children's Channel of the Year), secured external local funding for an international animation production and driven world-first Time Warner partnerships with Warner Bros and HBO. In March 2016 led the negotiation of an extended and improved 5-year affiliate partnership with Sky UK, which secured carriage of all of Turner's channels and on demand content in 10 million Sky TV households until 2020. Turner is also a key partner in the Sky Kids app. This was followed by a similar long-term and improved partnership with Virgin Media. Was selected to attend Harvard Business School in 2016, which was transformational. Also a strong believer in investing in the team’s skills and personal development enrolling them in courses in leadership negotiation and M&A. Prior to Turner delivered 5 years of record-breaking growth at BBC Worldwide leading the EMEA and latterly CEMA regions, launching businesses in Italy, Africa, Poland and the Nordic. Successfully invested in local production winning two SAFTA. A global citizen who has lived and worked successfully in China, Romania, Poland, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Although each country has many unique attributes and challenges, an open mind, total professionalism and respect for others invariably yields success. Identified by the BBC Worldwide Board as one of the top three executive talents in the company and selected by Viacom as one of 10 'Future Global Leaders'
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Blackbird Executives
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
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| Ian McDonough | CEO | [email protected] | - |
Blackbird Employees
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
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| Ian McDonough | CEO | [email protected] | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackbird
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When was Blackbird founded?
Blackbird was founded in 1998.
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How much revenue does Blackbird generate?
Blackbird generates $2.1M in revenue.
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Who is the CEO of Blackbird
The CEO of Blackbird is Ian McDonough.
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How much funding does Blackbird have?
Blackbird raised $15M.
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How many employees does Blackbird have?
Blackbird has 40 employees.
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Where is Blackbird headquarters?
Blackbird is headquartered at London, England, United Kingdom
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