CuriosityStream Completes Acquisition of German Operations
CuriosityStream has completed the acquisition of the remaining ownership interests in its German operations from its longtime partners, SPIEGEL TV and Autentic. The transaction gives CuriosityStream sole ownership of one of its most important international markets and marks the next phase of the company's global growth strategy. The acquisition follows a partnership established in 2021, when CuriosityStream joined forces with SPIEGEL TV and Autentic to expand the Curiosity brand across Germany, Austria and Switzerland through a joint venture focused on premium factual programming. Saevar Lemke will continue to lead the German operations as General Manager, providing continuity for employees, partners and customers while overseeing the next chapter of growth. CuriosityStream will seamlessly continue to operate and distribute the following German portfolio: Curiosity Stream, a German-language subscription streaming service, available direct to consumer as well as through channels stores for Amazon Germany and O2; Curiosity Channel, a premium pay television network carried by 11 affiliate partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland; SPIEGEL Geschichte, one of Germany's leading history-focused pay television channels; And Curiosity Now, a FAST channel serving German-speaking audiences and carried across 15 platforms. With complete ownership, CuriosityStream expects to streamline operations, further integrate its German assets across the broader organization, and leverage the company's global technology, content, advertising, distribution and AI licensing capabilities to create additional revenue opportunities.
