Tonjé Bakang
About Tonjé Bakang
Tonjé Bakang is the founder and CEO of a media company that was incubated by Y Combinator and has secured investments from notable firms like Orange and Cross Culture Ventures. His platform is accessible in 28 countries across Europe and Africa, targeting millions with a diverse library of content.
Tonjé BAKANG Title and Role
Tonjé BAKANG is the founder and CEO of a company that provides a digital entertainment platform. His leadership involves driving strategic growth and forging significant partnerships. BAKANG’s role demands a high degree of expertise in both business management and the entertainment industry.
Startup Incubation at Y Combinator
Tonjé BAKANG's company was incubated by Silicon Valley’s prestigious Y Combinator. This experience provided essential resources and mentorship from one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. The incubation facilitated substantial growth in innovation and market positioning for the company.
Investments and Financial Backing
The company led by Tonjé BAKANG secured investments from notable firms including Orange, Cross Culture Ventures, and ACE & Company. These investments have been instrumental in scaling the company's operations and expanding its market reach across Europe and Africa.
Global Accessibility and Target Audience
Tonjé BAKANG's platform is accessible on Smart TVs, the web, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices across 28 countries in Europe and Africa. The services target 15 million people of African descent in Europe and 936 million Africans in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to provide tailored entertainment content.
Content Library and Distribution
The international library managed by Tonjé BAKANG's company includes over 1000 hours of premium content, which is subtitled or dubbed according to the local market needs. Licensing and distribution deals are in place with major industry players such as Warner Brothers, Sony, Viacom, Lionsgate, Sky Vision, TF1, Orange, and Bouygues Telecom. In the summer of 2016, the service debuted on set-top boxes in over 12 million households in Europe.