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Indie Film Streaming Distribution Platform

Film distribution and licensing platform

Independent filmmakers pay it to place their films on streaming services, and those fees bring in more than half its revenue.

Ask $3.18M · Profit $554K · 5.7x · Baton

Good Business, High PriceOct 22
Ask
$3.18M
Revenue
$778K
Profit
$554K
Margin
71%
Multiple
5.7x
Age
10+ yrs (profitable for a decade)
Label
Good Business, High Price
Reason
A decade of profit at a 71% margin, but at 5.7x loan payments would likely eat most of it.

Why it's interesting

  • $554K adjusted cash flow on $778K revenue (71%), profitable for a decade with no outside funding.
  • Three revenue lines: distribution fees paid by filmmakers (~55%), licensing (~35%) and app subscriptions (~10%).
  • The owner works 5-25 hours a week with a lean remote team; the sale includes proprietary apps, a 2,000+ title library and a platform with over $1M invested, plus 90 days of transition.

What to watch

  • At $3.18M, debt service on typical SBA terms would likely absorb most of the cash flow, leaving little cushion if revenue dips.
  • Distribution and licensing depend on third-party streaming platforms, and licensing-partner relationships likely sit with the owner, since the transition includes introductions to them.
  • A 71% margin on 'adjusted' cash flow suggests sizable add-backs, and 'revenue is growing' comes with no figures or dates.

Who it fits

Someone with film distribution or streaming contacts who can keep licensing partners on side, with substantial equity given thin debt coverage at this price.

Ask the seller

  1. What add-backs make up the gap between net profit and the $554K adjusted cash flow?
  2. What share of distribution revenue comes from the top three streaming platforms?
  3. How many filmmakers paid for distribution in each of the last three years?

Growth plays

  • Package the 2,000+ title library into themed channels for FAST and ad-supported streaming services.
  • Sell distribution packages through film schools and indie festivals, where the paying filmmaker customers gather.
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