DIRECTV - About the company
DIRECTV is an acquired company based in El Segundo (United States), founded in 1990 by Gerardo Sokorov. It operates as a Direct broadcast satellite service provider. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 225 active competitors, including 3 funded and 20 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Spectrum, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Capitol Broadcasting Company.
Company Details
DIRECTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider which through its subsidiaries and affiliations in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and other countries in Latin America, provides digital television service to 20.11 million customers in the United States and 16.32 million customers in Latin America. The company offers DTH digital television and multi-channel video programming distribution (MPVD) services; and acquires, promotes, sells, and distributes digital entertainment programming primarily through satellite to residential and commercial subscribers. DIRECTV operates its own fleet of geostationary communication satellites. In July 2015, AT&T acquired DIRECTV for $49 Bn. In 2015 the company recorded annual revenues of $0B, and a net profit of $2.75B.
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Key Metrics
Founded Year
1990
Location
El Segundo, United States
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Aug 03, 2021
Ranked
2nd among 225 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$33.3B as on Dec 31, 2014
Employee Count
15,280 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by TPG (Aug 03, 2021)
Legal entities associated with DIRECTV
DIRECTV is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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DIRECTV CIN: 1465112 , United States, Active | Apr 23, 2009 | $33.3B (As on Dec 31, 2014) | 16977 (As on Dec 31, 2014) | - |
DIRECTV's acquisition details
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DIRECTV's funding and investors
DIRECTV is a funded company. DIRECTV has 2 institutional investors.
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DIRECTV's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of DIRECTV is Gerardo Sokorov. Bill Morrow is the CEO of DIRECTV.
Here are the details of DIRECTV's key team members:
- Gerardo Sokorov: Former Co-Founder of DIRECTV.
- Bill Morrow: CEO of DIRECTV. Contact Info: 1 email address
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DIRECTV's employee count trend
DIRECTV has 15,280 employees as of Mar 26. Here is DIRECTV's employee count trend over the years:
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DIRECTV's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of DIRECTV include Spectrum, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Capitol Broadcasting Company. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of DIRECTV, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Spectrum 1993, Stamford (United States), Public | Cable TV, broadband and telephony services provider in the US | - | 76/100 | |
2nd | DIRECTV 1990, El Segundo (United States), Acquired | Direct broadcast satellite service provider | - | 70/100 | |
3rd | Sinclair Broadcast Group 1986, Cockeysville (United States), Public | TV broadcast network | - | - | 63/100 |
4th |  Capitol Broadcasting Company 2004, Raleigh (United States), Unfunded | Operator of media, technology, sports, spaces, and entertainment brands | - | - | 49/100 |
5th |  WVLT 2002, Knoxville (United States), Public | Operator of television stations broadcasting news weather and sports programming | - | - | 42/100 |
6th | Versant Media Seattle (United States), Unfunded | Operator of media brands across news, sports, and entertainment sectors | - | - | 42/100 |
7th |  Gray Media 1998, Atlanta (United States), Funding Raised | Operator of broadcast stations, digital media, and sports networks | - | - | 41/100 |
8th | Hvs-Inc Plymouth (United States), Unfunded | Provider of video production and broadcast equipment, and system integration services | - | - | 37/100 |
9th | Myfoxorlando 1979, Lake Mary (United States), Public | Provider of local news, weather forecasts, and community interest stories | - | - | 37/100 |
10th | NBC12 1956, Richmond (United States), Unfunded | Operator of a news station providing local news and weather | - | - | 37/100 |
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DIRECTV's Investments and acquisitions
DIRECTV has made 3 investments in companies including LiveClips and INVIDI Technologies. DIRECTV has also acquired 4 companies including INVIDI Technologies and INVIDI Technologies.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Jan 15, 2025 | Acquisition | 2000 | Princeton (United States) | |
Nov 21, 2016 | Acquisition | 2000 | Princeton (United States) | |
Dec 09, 2013 | Investments | 2008 | Stamford (United States) |
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News related to DIRECTV
Filter this listMedia has covered DIRECTV for a total of 53 events in the last 1 year, 29 of them have been about company updates and 12 about partnerships.
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FreeCast Reaches National Agreement with DIRECTV Multifamily to Sell DIRECTV ServicesBusiness Wire•Apr 23, 2026•FreeCast, DIRECTV
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Harmonic Enables DIRECTV to Reimagine Nationwide DTH ServicePR Newswire•Apr 19, 2026•Harmonic, DIRECTV
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Judge Extends Restraining Order on Nexstar/Tegna MergerWral•Apr 10, 2026•Tegna, Nexstar Broadcasting, DIRECTV
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DIRECTV Ensures Local Game Access for Nine Teams Being Produced and Distributed by MLBPR Newswire•Mar 25, 2026•DIRECTV, MLB
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