Rainbow

Rainbow

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Total Funding000k

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EUR2020202120222023
Revenues0000000000000000
% growth-29 %28 %(1 %)
EBITDA0000000000000000
Profit0000000000000000
% profit margin4 %7 %-4 %
EV0000000000000000
EV / revenue00.0x00.0x00.0x00.0x
EV / EBITDA00.0x00.0x00.0x00.0x
R&D budget0000000000000000

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Rainbow Group stands as a significant force in the global entertainment sector, specializing in the creation and production of animated and live-action content. The company was established in Italy in 1995 by Iginio Straffi, who drew upon his background as a comic book artist and illustrator to found what would become Italy's largest animation studio. Straffi's journey began in comics, working with prominent publishers like Sergio Bonelli Editore before expanding his expertise into animation in France and Luxembourg. He founded Rainbow with an initial capital of 10,000 euros, primarily for purchasing computers and software.

The company's business model is multifaceted, generating revenue through the production of television series and films, the development of comprehensive licensing programs, and the sale of merchandising and toys. Rainbow operates on a global scale, serving a worldwide audience with its diverse portfolio. The business functions as a vertically integrated content powerhouse, managing everything from the initial concept and creative development to third-party animation services, distribution, and consumer products. This is supported by several divisions, including Rainbow CGI for 3D animation (founded in 2006), Tridimensional for publishing (2004), and Witty Toys for merchandise (2008).

Rainbow's most recognizable intellectual property is "Winx Club," a fantasy-action animated series created by Straffi that premiered in 2004. The show, centered on a group of fairies attending Alfea College, became an international success, broadcast in over 150 countries. This success attracted a major strategic partnership in 2011, when Viacom (now Paramount Global) acquired a 30% stake in the company, facilitating the worldwide distribution of Rainbow's content through Nickelodeon's network. Iginio Straffi reacquired this stake in January 2023, regaining full ownership of the studio. To diversify its portfolio, Rainbow has expanded into live-action production, notably through the 2017 acquisition of a majority stake in Gruppo Iven S.p.A., which includes Colorado Film.

Keywords: animation studio, content production, intellectual property, licensing, merchandising, children's entertainment, Winx Club, Iginio Straffi, live-action production, television series, film production, entertainment group, Rainbow CGI, Colorado Film, toy production, global distribution, multimedia content, family entertainment, publishing, brand management

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