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  • Comment: What we are looking for here is reliable secondary sources giving corporate depth per WP:SIRS. The sources here are essentially covered by WP:CORPTRIV, so press releases, PRNewswire, M&A, funding, investments, unicorn / IPO. ChrysGalley (talk) 13:05, 12 May 2026 (UTC)

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Prime Focus Limited (PFL) is an Indian multinational media and entertainment company that provides visual effects (VFX) and animation services, post-production services, production and financing of content, AI technology solutions, and other technical and creative services to the film, broadcast, advertising, and themed entertainment industries globally.[1]

The company operates globally through subsidiaries including DNEG, Brahma AI and Prime Focus Studios.

Prime Focus Limited is headquartered in Mumbai with 23 locations across North America, Europe, and Australia.[2]

History

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Prime Focus Limited (PFL) was founded in 1997 by Namit Malhotra in Mumbai, India.[3] The company began as a post-production services provider for television programming, advertising, and music videos, before expanding into feature films in the Indian market.[4]

In 2006, Prime Focus Limited completed an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Exchange of India.[2]

That same year, Prime Focus acquired UK-based post-production company VTR plc which was its first major overseas acquisition. The company then expanded into North America through acquisitions in the United States and Canada.[5]

In 2009, Prime Focus launched Prime Focus Technologies, introducing the CLEAR platform for cloud-based content management and workflows.[6][7]

Acquisition of Double Negative (DNEG)

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In 2014, Prime Focus merged its international operations with London-based visual effects studio Double Negative.[8] Following the merger, the company rebranded as DNEG and continued to operate as a subsidiary of Prime Focus Limited.[8][9]

Recent Developments

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In 2021, Prime Focus received a $250 million investment from Novator Capital Advisors.[10]

Prime Focus Studios was established as the production arm of the group, with projects across film, television, and gaming.[11] The company also launched Brahma AI in 2024, following the integration of Prime Focus Technologies, Metaphysic, and DNEG technology.[12]

  1. ↑ MatrixBCG (2025-08-06). "What is Sales and Marketing Strategy of Prime Focus Company?". MatrixBCG. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  2. 1 2 "Dealroom.co | Prime Focus company information, funding & investors". Dealroom.co. 1997. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  3. ↑ Kay, Jeremy. "Namit Malhotra, Prime Focus". Screen. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  4. ↑ "History of Prime Focus Ltd., Company". Goodreturn. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  5. ↑ "Prime Focus Technologies and Metaphysic Unite as BRAHMA AI: The Future of Enterprise Media and Content". www.brahma.io. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  6. ↑ AI, BRAHMA. "Prime Focus Technologies and Metaphysic Unite as BRAHMA AI: The Future of Enterprise Media and Content". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  7. ↑ "Prime Focus Technologies and Metaphysic Unite as BRAHMA AI: The Future of Enterprise Media and Content". www.brahma.io. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  8. 1 2 "DNEG Enters into MOU to Acquire Prime Focus Technologies' Business". Archived from the original on 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  9. ↑ "UK film tech group DNEG valued at $2bn after Abu Dhabi fundraising". Financial Times. 2024.
  10. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2025-05-02). "Prime Focus Group Inks $400 Million Deal for Mumbai Entertainment Hub". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  11. ↑ AI, BRAHMA. "Prime Focus Technologies and Metaphysic Unite as BRAHMA AI: The Future of Enterprise Media and Content". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  12. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (2025-05-02). "Prime Focus Group To Build $400M Entertainment Hub In Heart Of Bollywood". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-22.