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Closed startup

2003 – 2017

LoveFilm

UK-based provider of DVD-by-mail and streaming video on demand in the UK and Germany

GermanyMedia and entertainment

Founded: 2003
Closed: 2017
Lifespan: 14 years
Country: Germany
City: Munich
Sector: Media and entertainment
Founders: Saul Klein

In brief

Founded in 2003, LoveFilm was a UK-based provider of DVD-by-mail and streaming video on demand in the UK and Germany. It closed in 2017, after 14 years. It was started by Saul Klein. It used to be found at lovefilm.de.

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