MUBI
Current
“Summit has been an invaluable partner to me — offering not just strategic insight and operational guidance but also the trust and conviction that I hoped for as a founder. Their support has been instrumental as we’ve scaled our technology, expanded our content pipeline, and attracted key executive talent. With Summit by our side, we’ve built MUBI into a global destination for prestige cinema.”
Revenue growth since Summit’s investment
Subscriber growth
Countries and millions of subscribers served
Oscar nominations across 11 films
Revenue growth since Summit’s investment
Subscriber growth
Countries and millions of subscribers served
Oscar nominations across 11 films
MUBI was founded in 2007 with a mission to bring the world’s greatest films to audiences everywhere. Frustrated by the lack of access to cinema classics and global prestige film titles, founder Efe Cakarel set out to build a more curated, intentional experience for film lovers. What began as a boutique streaming service has grown into a global media company with an integrated ecosystem spanning streaming, content production, theatrical distribution and film sales. After years of consistent growth, the company sought a partner with experience scaling consumer subscription and digital media businesses to support its continued global expansion and meet accelerating demand from film lovers worldwide.
How Summit Partners Helped
- Led a minority growth investment in 2021 and additional follow-on investments in 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Supported scaling of MUBI’s proprietary technology platform and AI-driven personalization engine
- Collaborated closely with management on global go-to-market strategy, including expansion into new priority markets to help ensure cultural relevance
- Assisted with two strategic acquistions that we believe strengthened MUBI’s distribution, sales, and original content production capabilities
- Supported investments in exclusive content acquisition and original productions
- Helped deepen executive team and organizational capabilities to support rapid growth
Since Summit’s investment, MUBI has continued on a strong and profitable growth trajectory, expanding its platform and deepening its presence across content production, theatrical distribution and direct-to-consumer streaming. The company has premiered acclaimed films like Decision to Leave, Passages, Priscilla, and The Substance, which we believe reflect its commitment to culturally resonant, director-driven storytelling. MUBI operates a fully owned distribution network and leverages an exclusive content pipeline. The company’s strategy centers on aligning global releases with theatrical distribution in an effort to drive subscriber growth and strengthen brand loyalty. Its proprietary technology platform, now powered by AI, supports personalized discovery and smarter content strategy—helping solidify MUBI’s position as a trusted curator and global leader in specialty cinema. Today, MUBI’s subscription-based platform is available in over 190 countries and features a highly curated selection of acclaimed international films, cult classics and award-winning new releases.
Certain statements about Summit Partners made by Efe Cakarel herein are intended to illustrate Summit Partners’ business relationship with MUBI and Mr. Cakarel, including with respect to Summit Partners’ role as a business partner, rather than reflect Summit Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Mr. Cakarel was not compensated in connection with his participation or statements; however, he has received and continues to receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with his role at MUBI. He is also the owner of portfolio company securities and/or investor in Summit Partners’ sponsored vehicles. Such compensation and investments subject Mr. Cakarel to potential conflicts of interest in making the statements herein.
Further, the information presented herein represents the views and opinions of Summit Partners as well as present executives of MUBI, is inherently uncertain and based on a number of assumptions. Such information should not be construed or relied upon as an indication of future performance or other future outcomes.
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