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STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) is a subscription video on demand service that streams Hollywood and Arabic movies, TV shows, documentaries, kids’ entertainment and STARZPLAY original content – to 20 countries across MENA and Pakistan.
STARZPLAY has seen phenomenal year-on-year growth since its launch in 2015, reaching 1.8 million paying subscribers and installed on more than six million devices. STARZPLAY has secured US$125 million in equity funding through STARZ, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A), State Street Global Advisors (NYSE: STT), technology investment firms SEQ Capital Partners and Delta Partners and US$25 million in funding from Abu Dhabi Ruya Partners.
The service carries thousands of premium titles including original hit shows like Baghdad Central, Power, Outlander, and Spartacus. STARZPLAY has long term licensing partnerships with a host of leading, global studios including Disney, Warner Bros, ViacomCBS, Showtime, Sony, Universal, MGM, and Fremantle.
STARZPLAY allows subscribers to watch its full HD and 4K content via a range of internet-enabled devices, smart TVs and game consoles, and is widely available on regional IPTV services. Its iOS and Android apps – installed on more than six million devices – also allow downloads for offline playback.
STARZPLAY has seen phenomenal year-on-year growth since its launch in 2015, reaching 1.8 million paying subscribers and installed on more than six million devices. STARZPLAY has secured US$125 million in equity funding through STARZ, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A), State Street Global Advisors (NYSE: STT), technology investment firms SEQ Capital Partners and Delta Partners and US$25 million in funding from Abu Dhabi Ruya Partners.
The service carries thousands of premium titles including original hit shows like Baghdad Central, Power, Outlander, and Spartacus. STARZPLAY has long term licensing partnerships with a host of leading, global studios including Disney, Warner Bros, ViacomCBS, Showtime, Sony, Universal, MGM, and Fremantle.
STARZPLAY allows subscribers to watch its full HD and 4K content via a range of internet-enabled devices, smart TVs and game consoles, and is widely available on regional IPTV services. Its iOS and Android apps – installed on more than six million devices – also allow downloads for offline playback.
Overview
Location
United States, Arkansas, Mena
Employees
51-200
Total raised
$25M
Founded date
2014
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 13
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| Oct 9, 2026 | JioHotstar Now Available on STARZPLAY Across MENA | Starzplay Starzplay on Burj Khalifa The next phase of streaming growth in MENA will be shaped by platforms that bring the right brands together and make the viewing experience more valuable” — Maaz Sheikh, CEO of STARZPLAY,DUBAI, UNITED ARA... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Stage Set for World’s Largest Autonomous Race as A2RL Reaches Full Fan Capacity at Yas Marina Circuit | The world’s largest autonomous car race will take place in Abu Dhabi on the 15th of November, as 11 teams from across the globe compete at the frontier of robotics, autonomy and AI for a US$2.25 million prize pool. A2RL Season 2 has been 18... |
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| Aug 12, 2025 | Huawei Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Container Management | SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – On August 6, Gartner released the Magic Quadrant for Container Management 2025, positioning Huawei in the Leaders quadrant. This recognition is attributed to Huawei Cloud’s deep e... |
| Feb 9, 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Expected Broadcasters and Live Streaming Options | Share Tweet Share Share Email The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March nine, 2025. As of now, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now not launched an respectable list of global broadcast par... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | e& is World's Fastest Growing Brand in the latest Global 500 Brand Report | DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- e&, a global technology company, has achieved exceptional brand value growth this year and is ranked by Brand Finance as the "World's Fastest Growing Brand" in their Global 500... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 to Feature Over 150 Startups The event takes place from February 1-2, 2025 | This year's Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will elevate enterprise and innovation with its Startup Town Zone, powered by du, the leading telecom and digital services provider. Featuring over 150 startup pods, the zone offers a vibr... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | The 100: Maaz Sheikh, Co-founder and CEO, StarzPlay The 100: A Definite Guide to Success | Maaz Sheikh is the co-founder and CEO of StarzPlay, a leading video-on-demand (VOD) streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Sheikh is the driving force behind one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms in th... |
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FAQ about STARZPLAY
When was STARZPLAY founded?
STARZPLAY was founded in 2014.
How much funding has STARZPLAY raised?
STARZPLAY has raised $25M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about STARZPLAY?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning STARZPLAY, among them “JioHotstar Now Available on STARZPLAY Across MENA” (Oct 9, 2026) and “Stage Set for World’s Largest Autonomous Race as A2RL Reaches Full Fan Capacity at Yas Marina Circuit” (Nov 13, 2025).
Is STARZPLAY still active?
Yes, STARZPLAY is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 10, 2026.