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FAST Multimedia

FAST Multimedia is a former manufacturer of video frame grabbers and video editing software from Germany founded in 1985.1 It is headquartered in Munich.1 It is part of Pinnacle Systems.1

Die ehemalige Firma FAST Multimedia mit Sitz München war ein ab den Neunzigern bekannter Hersteller von Grafikkarten, Video-Framegrabbern und Video-Bearbeitungs-Software. Gegründet 1985 durch Matthias Zahn und Peter Schikora als „Fast Electronic GmbH“ und wurde zuerst als Hersteller des Kopierschutz-Dongles „Hardlock“ bekannt. Sie firmierte zeitweise als AG (2001–2023) und ist heute in der Firma Pinnacle Systems aufgegangen.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1985Founded1
  • Industrycomputer hardware industry1
  • HeadquartersMunich, Germany1

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Corporate structure

FAST Multimedia is part of a group headed by Pinnacle Systems. 3 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2001Acquired Acquired by Pinnacle Systems1
  2. 1985Founded Founded1

Sources

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