U-Next, a privately owned company majority-owned by U-Next Holdings and minority-owned by TBS Holdings and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 2007 as GyaO Next, the company employs approximately 150 individuals and operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in media and TV services, functioning as a Japanese over-the-top streaming service that has grown into a significant platform in Japan, with 4.3 million registered subscribers as of May 2024. The U-Next service includes not only video content but also e-book services, and was the second-largest subscription video service by revenue in Japan as of 2022.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2007

Headcount

145

Headquarters

Japan

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

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U-Next offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. U-Next's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.
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Examples of U-Next's suppliers include TV Tokyo Corporation, Interra Systems and Google.

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U-Next currently holds 25 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including athletics, fencing, golf, soccer | association football, winter sports, combat sports, table tennis, multi-sport and tennis.

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