Frederator Networks

Frederator Networks, Inc.

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Animation, Media
Founded	2012 (2012)
Founder	Fred Seibert
Fate	Acquired by Rainmaker Entertainment (Wow Unlimited Media) in 2016
Headquarters	New York City , United States
Products	Animated content production and distribution
Parent	Wow Unlimited Media

Frederator Networks, Inc. is a media enterprise established by Fred Seibert that focuses on the production and distribution of animated content, primarily through Channel Frederator and its internal animation division, Frederator Studios. It stands as the foremost online platform distributing independent animation.

On October 26, 2016, Frederator Networks was acquired by the Canadian animation company Rainmaker Entertainment, which subsequently rebranded itself as Wow Unlimited Media.

Fin Punch/Personas Cetaceas

In February 2015, Frederator secured global distribution rights for the Chilean animated series Personas Cetaceas. The show was retitled Fin Punch, received English dubbing, and was featured on Cartoon Hangover.

Sony collaboration

Frederator collaborated with Sony Pictures Animation in 2014 to create GO! Cartoons, a collection of twelve five-minute animated shorts that began airing on Cartoon Hangover from November 7, 2017. Among these, one short was chosen to be developed into a full-length animated series.

Channel Frederator Network

The Channel Frederator Network (CFN) is a YouTube multi-channel network centered on animation content, representing over 1,222 affiliated creators. By October 2017, CFN had exceeded one billion monthly views. In 2022, management responsibilities for the YouTube channel were assigned to Ethan Schulteis and his team at The Amagi.

Frederator Studios

Under the leadership of Fred Seibert, Frederator Studios is an animation studio recognized for executive producing notable series such as Adventure Time, The Fairly OddParents, and The Powerpuff Girls.

Frederator Digital

As a branch of Frederator Networks, Frederator Digital develops both scripted and unscripted informational programming tailored for online streaming platforms. It currently produces the 107 Facts video series available on Channel Frederator, Cartoon Hangover, Cinematica, The Leaderboard, and MicDrop channels on YouTube.

The Leaderboard Network

Specializing in video game content, The Leaderboard Network operates as a YouTube multi-channel network. Its flagship channel, The Leaderboard, launched in April 2015 and had amassed over 550,000 subscribers along with more than 90 million views by 2017.

Cinematica

Dedicated exclusively to television and film content on YouTube, the Cinematica Network was established in August 2015 under the guidance of Ethan Schulteis. Its primary channel boasts upwards of 300,000 subscribers and has accumulated 75 million views.

Átomo Network

In February 2016, Frederator Networks joined forces with Ánima Estudios to introduce the Átomo Network, a multi-channel network designed specifically for Spanish-speaking animation channels on YouTube.