Kanopy is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 2008, it employs approximately 60 people and reported $38.8M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, the company specializes in media and TV services, operating an on-demand film streaming platform.
Kanopy experienced issues on March 24, 2026, temporarily preventing access to titles that use tickets, while content not requiring tickets remained available. Previously, on January 27, 2026, Libby and Kanopy released the results of their 2025 Higher Education Survey, which highlighted a significant shift in student expectations. The survey revealed nearly three-quarters of undergraduates identify as visual or kinesthetic learners, and 90% demand course materials reflecting diverse voices and experiences. Students prioritize engagement, diverse voices, and digital access, moving towards multimodal active education over traditional text.
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