Caretta Portal insights: Explore the key content acquisition companies

March 26, 2025
Content acquisition
3 min read

The world of content creation relies heavily on the tools and technologies provided by content acquisition companies. These companies are essential in providing the equipment and solutions that help filmmakers, broadcasters and content creators capture high-quality footage. Let’s explore some of the leading companies in this space, based on our insights from Caretta Portal.

Sony Professional Solutions

  • A privately owned subsidiary of Sony Group, founded in 1946 and headquartered in the UK.
  • Approximately 600 employees.
  • Generated approximately $1 billion in revenue in 2022.
  • Provides content acquisition solutions for the media and entertainment industry.
  • Offerings include cameras, lenses, cloud-based workflows and IP solutions for connectivity.
  • Beyond Sports is a known subsidiary.

Learn more about Sony Professional Solutions on Caretta Portal.

Videndum

  • A publicly owned company founded in 1910 and headquartered in the UK, formerly known as Vitec Group.
  • Approximately 1,790 employees.
  • Generated less than $500 million in annual revenue (2023).
  • Operates in the “image capture and content creation” market.
  • Provides a wide range of products: camera supports, video transmission systems, monitors, live streaming solutions, smartphone accessories, robotic camera systems, prompters, LED lighting, mobile power, bags, backgrounds, motion control, audio capture and noise reduction equipment.

Explore Videndum on Caretta Portal.

Canon

  • A publicly owned Japanese multinational corporation, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Over 184,000 employees as of 2023.
  • Annual revenue exceeding $1 billion.
  • Designs, manufactures and distributes a variety of consumer and electronic products.
  • Key products include copiers, cameras, lenses and inkjet printers.
  • The company’s operations are structured into four segments: office, imaging systems, medical systems, and industrial and other products.

Check Canon’s profile on Caretta Portal.

Arri

  • A privately owned German media group, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Germany.
  • Arri has approximately 750 employees as of 2022.
  • The company reported revenues of around $500 million in 2022.
  • Designs and manufactures cameras, lenses, lamps and lighting systems.
  • Its core business is centered around content acquisition through the provision of equipment and services to the film and television industry.

Explore Arri on Caretta Portal.

Fujinon

  • A privately owned Japanese company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Japan.
  • The company is a subsidiary of Fujifilm.
  • Fujinon’s primary business is content acquisition, specialising in manufacturing broadcast and film camera lenses.
  • Its annual revenue is less than $250 million as of 2022.

Learn more about Fujinon on Caretta Portal.

Panasonic

  • A publicly owned Japanese multinational conglomerate, founded in 1935 and headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka.
  • Over 316,100 employees (2023).
  • Annual revenue exceeding $1 billion (2023).
  • Operates through five main business units: appliances, life solutions, connected solutions, automotive and industrial solutions.
  • Product range: air conditioners, refrigerators, laundry machines, TVs, LED lighting, housing systems, solar panels, PCs, factory automation systems, in-flight entertainment systems, infotainment systems and rechargeable batteries.

Explore Panasonic on Caretta Portal.

Insta 360

  • Formerly known as Arashi Vision.
  • A privately owned Chinese camera company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in China.
  • Approximately 380 employees (2023).
  • Annual revenue less than $500 million (2023).
  • Specialises in action cameras and 360-degree cameras.

Learn more about Insta 360 on Caretta Portal.

This overview highlights just a selection of the key players in the content acquisition industry. These companies, with their diverse product ranges and global reach, are at the forefront of innovation, enabling content creators worldwide to produce increasingly sophisticated and immersive experiences. 

The content acquisition landscape is constantly evolving, and staying informed about these key companies is crucial for anyone involved in the media and entertainment industries. For more in-depth insights into these companies and others shaping the content acquisition space, visit Caretta Portal.

Open access on Caretta Portal gives every user the opportunity to explore top-level insights for relevant companies. Each company has a dedicated page highlighting key information, such as headcount, headquarters location, year of founding, the primary segment in which the company is active and its ownership status.

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