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Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally

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Titan OS, a smart TV software company based in Barcelona, has raised $46 million to grow in more countries. The money is a mix of equity (ownership shares) and debt (borrowed money).

What happened

Titan OS announced that it raised $46 million. The money comes from debt loans from funds managed by BlackRock. Existing investors Highland Europe and Mangrove Capital Partners also took part. The company says it wants to grow faster, make more partnerships, and enter more regions.

Key numbers

  • New funding: $46 million
  • Money raised last year: $58 million
  • Total raised so far: $110 million
  • Users served now: 30 million, up from 18 million last year
  • Staff: 250 people, after growing the team in the past year

How the business works

Titan OS makes the software that runs smart TVs. TV makers use it because it can earn money after a TV is sold. It does this through free channels supported by ads, called FAST channels, and through ads shown on the screen. The company has added partners such as Sharp, AOC, Vestel, and Skyworth. Dutch maker Philips switched to Titan OS and dropped Google TV for its 2026 models.

Why it matters

TV hardware makes little profit, and rising chip prices from the AI boom are adding cost. TV makers want ways to earn money after the sale, so software partners like Titan OS are becoming more useful. The company also says it does not make its own content, so it can recommend shows fairly, unlike rivals that push people toward their own apps like YouTube.

What to watch

  • How the new money is used to improve content discovery with AI
  • Whether more TV makers switch from Google TV to Titan OS
  • Results of the new London office, which focuses on advertising
  • Growth in new countries and new partners

Glossary

Titan OS
A company that makes the operating system (main software) for smart TVs.
FAST channels
Free TV channels that are paid for by ads, so viewers do not pay.
BlackRock
A large investment company that manages money for many funds and clients.

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