Fan TV

Fan TV has evolved significantly since its inception, with two distinct entities now operating under a similar brand name. The original Fan TV (Fan.tv) was founded in 2010 by Gilles BianRosa and Alon Rohter as an entertainment discovery engine. This San Francisco-based company developed a platform to help viewers find, watch, and share movies and TV shows from various sources, including live TV, on-demand services, and streaming platforms. The service was accessible via iOS, the web, and a proprietary set-top box paired with a touch remote. After raising $8.39 million in funding from investors like New Enterprise Associates, the company was acquired by Rovi Corporation (which later merged with and rebranded as TiVo) in November 2014 for $12 million. The Fan TV app and its features were eventually integrated into TiVo's own user experience platforms, and the standalone app was sunsetted around April 2018.

A newer, separate entity also named FanTV was founded in 2022 by Prashan Agarwal, the former CEO of the Indian music streaming service Gaana. This UAE-based company operates in the Web3 space, positioning itself as an AI-powered content platform on the Sui blockchain. It provides tools for creators to produce music, videos, podcasts, and vlogs using artificial intelligence. The platform focuses on solving monetization and discovery challenges for independent artists. Creators and users can earn platform tokens for engagement, and the business model combines paid AI content creation tools with rewards. This version of FanTV has secured significant funding, including a $3 million Series A round in early 2025, building on a previous $5.5 million raise. The platform reports having over 8 million on-chain wallets and 80,000 creators.

Another distinct venture, FAN TV Global LLC, presents itself as a television network with an online streaming service focused on positive and uplifting content. This company, led by CEO Dean Arcillas, aims to provide a platform for diverse voices and socially conscious storytelling. Its offerings include interviews, financial education, and a podcast called Fan Talk Live.

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