CuriosityStream, Inc. is a global media company that provides documentary films, series, and original content through its subscription streaming service. The company was founded in 2015 by John Hendricks, the founder of the Discovery Channel. The headquarters of CuriosityStream is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the United States.
CuriosityStream is the world's first ad-free nonfiction streaming service that offers high-quality documentaries and factual programs that cover science, technology, nature, history, and culture. It is available to viewers in over 175 countries through web browsers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and other streaming devices. The company offers a range of subscription plans that cater to different needs and budgets.
The content offered by CuriosityStream is produced by leading filmmakers and documentary producers from around the world. The company has partnerships with major production companies, such as the BBC, NHK, ZDF, and Terra Mater. Its original programming includes documentaries and series like "Deep Time History," "The History of Food," and "The Age of Big Cats."
CuriosityStream has also collaborated with academic and research institutions to create educational content that is designed to inspire and engage learners of all ages. Some of its educational initiatives include the "CuriosityStream Kids" channel, which offers programs aimed at children, and the "CuriosityStream for Educators" program, which provides access to the streaming service to classrooms and libraries worldwide.
In 2021, CuriosityStream announced that it had reached a merger agreement with Software Acquisition Group, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to provide the company with additional capital to fund its growth and expansion plans. CuriosityStream has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, winning awards such as the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" in 2021.