The story
Founded by Jay Adelson and Kevin Rose in 2005, in San Francisco.1
Private company
Discovery Digital Networks
Logo: Discovery Digital Networks, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American media organization
Discovery Digital Networks was a San Francisco based multi-channel Internet television and digital cable network that created, produced and distributed streaming television shows on niche topics. It was sold by Discovery Communications into Group Nine Media in December 2016 and, as such, no longer exists.2 It was founded by Kevin Rose and Jay Adelson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- Industrytechnology1
- HeadquartersSan Francisco1
- Founded inSan Francisco1
- Websitediscoverydn.com
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Discovery Digital Networks was a San Francisco based multi-channel Internet television and digital cable network that created, produced and distributed streaming television shows on niche topics. It was sold by Discovery Communications into Group Nine Media in December 2016 and, as such, no longer exists.2
Corporate structure
Discovery Digital Networks sits at the top of its group. 2 entities on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- Discovery Digital Networks San Francisco
- Revision3 Subsidiary ยท San Francisco
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led Discovery Digital Networks, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderDavid Prager1
- FounderJay Adelson1
- FounderKevin Rose1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 2005Founded Founded in San Francisco1
Links
- Websitediscoverydn.com1
- WikipediaDiscovery Digital Networks
- WikidataQ7318445
Sources
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