Kanopy - Ownership and Business Overview

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Kanopy Ownership

Who owns Kanopy?

Kanopy is owned by OverDrive. It was acquired on June 9, 2021.

Was Kanopy formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Kanopy was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Kanopy Business Overview

Where is Kanopy headquartered?

Kanopy is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

What sector is Kanopy in?

Kanopy is a media company.

When was Kanopy founded?

Kanopy was founded in 2008.

Media M&A Summary in 2021

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Kanopy

Kanopy, Inc.

781 Beach Street 2nd Floor,
San Francisco, California 94109
United States,
(415) 513 1026
www.kanopy.com

Kanopy is a streaming video platform that offers millions of professors, students, and public library patrons free and convenient access to a unique collection of 30,000 highly curated films and documentaries. Kanopy was founded in 2008 and is based in San Francisco, California.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Media

Established

2008

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