Redpoint Ventures

Redpoint Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 and based in Woodside, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Shanghai, China. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, primarily in technology, media, and alternative energy sectors. Redpoint Ventures focuses on a broad range of industries, including consumer internet, enterprise software, fintech, e-commerce, and digital media. The firm typically invests between $1 million to $50 million, with a preference for being a lead or co-lead investor in its portfolio companies. With a strong track record, Redpoint has backed over 465 companies, achieving 140 IPOs and mergers and acquisitions. The firm manages around $4 billion across multiple funds and seeks to partner with visionary founders to create new markets and redefine existing ones. Redpoint also operates Redpoint China Ventures, which focuses on early investments in the technology and media sectors within China.

Kwesi Acquay

Principal

Alex Bard

Managing Director

Urvashi Barooah

Principal

Logan Bartlett

Managing Director

Erica Brescia

Managing Director

Travis Bryant

Operating Partner

Patrick Chase

Partner

Meera Clark

Principal

Satish Dharmaraj

Managing Director

Tom Dyal

Managing Director

Jacob Effron

Vice President, Principal

Timothy Haley

Co-Founder and Partner

Adele Li

Investor

Kyle Liu

Vice President

Louis Lv

Managing Director

Lars Pedersen

Partner and CFO

Grace Ping

Partner

Scott Raney

Partner / Venture Capitalist

Jordan Segall

Principal

Sai Senthilkumar

Partner

Nancy Shi

Partner and CFO

John Walecka

Co-Founder and Partner

Yuan Wenda

Managing Partner

Geoffrey Y. Yang

Co-Founder and Partner

David Yuan

Founder and Partner, Redpoint China

Han Zhang

Partner

Past deals in Video on Demand

Tangdou

Series B in 2016
Tangdou is a Chinese company specializing in dance lessons for senior citizens. Headquartered in China, the firm operates a mobile application that facilitates online dance instruction. The platform allows users to watch and upload dance videos, providing an accessible way for individuals to learn various dance styles from the comfort of their homes. By focusing on senior citizens, Tangdou aims to promote physical activity and social engagement through dance, catering specifically to the needs and interests of this demographic.

Wochit

Series C in 2016
Wochit Inc. operates an online video creation platform tailored for publishers, media companies, and brands seeking to enhance audience engagement through social videos. Founded in 2012 and based in Yehud, Israel, Wochit's platform allows users to produce short-form videos using a vast collection of real-time, license-cleared media. It offers cloud-based editing tools that simplify video creation, versioning, automation, and publishing across various digital platforms. Wochit provides access to pre-licensed assets from leading sources such as Getty and Reuters, making video production accessible to organizations of all sizes. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and has expanded its presence with offices in New York and London, serving clients globally.

Victorious

Series B in 2016
Victorious empowers creators to distribute all of their multimedia content in their own apps, interact more deeply and directly with their fan communities, and unlock new revenue streams. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Qwilt

Series D in 2015
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions designed for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers an Edge Cloud Platform that addresses the increasing demand for streaming media, enabling low-latency content delivery within service provider networks. Its Open Edge Cloud and Open Caching solutions facilitate a seamless streaming experience for consumers by integrating content delivery infrastructure into a global content delivery network while maintaining compatibility with existing network setups. Qwilt's products are designed to enhance video quality and user experience for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Qwilt is supported by a team of industry veterans and has garnered backing from notable investors.

Machinima

Series E in 2015
Machinima produces and distributes video content for young males and video gamers. Its network provides various shows that include scripted series, original content, weekly and daily shows, official publisher pop culture content, and game-play videos, as well as animation, movies, and TV shows. Machinima offers its services through global distribution platforms that include YouTube, Xbox One, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Windows, Facebook, Twitter, Google< and Instagram, as well as other devices and networks. It began operation in January 2000, with its headquarters in Los Angeles in California. It operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment as of November 30, 2016.

Victorious

Series A in 2014
Victorious empowers creators to distribute all of their multimedia content in their own apps, interact more deeply and directly with their fan communities, and unlock new revenue streams. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Wochit

Series B in 2014
Wochit Inc. operates an online video creation platform tailored for publishers, media companies, and brands seeking to enhance audience engagement through social videos. Founded in 2012 and based in Yehud, Israel, Wochit's platform allows users to produce short-form videos using a vast collection of real-time, license-cleared media. It offers cloud-based editing tools that simplify video creation, versioning, automation, and publishing across various digital platforms. Wochit provides access to pre-licensed assets from leading sources such as Getty and Reuters, making video production accessible to organizations of all sizes. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and has expanded its presence with offices in New York and London, serving clients globally.

Machinima

Series D in 2014
Machinima produces and distributes video content for young males and video gamers. Its network provides various shows that include scripted series, original content, weekly and daily shows, official publisher pop culture content, and game-play videos, as well as animation, movies, and TV shows. Machinima offers its services through global distribution platforms that include YouTube, Xbox One, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Windows, Facebook, Twitter, Google< and Instagram, as well as other devices and networks. It began operation in January 2000, with its headquarters in Los Angeles in California. It operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment as of November 30, 2016.

Qwilt

Series C in 2013
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions designed for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers an Edge Cloud Platform that addresses the increasing demand for streaming media, enabling low-latency content delivery within service provider networks. Its Open Edge Cloud and Open Caching solutions facilitate a seamless streaming experience for consumers by integrating content delivery infrastructure into a global content delivery network while maintaining compatibility with existing network setups. Qwilt's products are designed to enhance video quality and user experience for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Qwilt is supported by a team of industry veterans and has garnered backing from notable investors.

Wochit

Series A in 2013
Wochit Inc. operates an online video creation platform tailored for publishers, media companies, and brands seeking to enhance audience engagement through social videos. Founded in 2012 and based in Yehud, Israel, Wochit's platform allows users to produce short-form videos using a vast collection of real-time, license-cleared media. It offers cloud-based editing tools that simplify video creation, versioning, automation, and publishing across various digital platforms. Wochit provides access to pre-licensed assets from leading sources such as Getty and Reuters, making video production accessible to organizations of all sizes. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and has expanded its presence with offices in New York and London, serving clients globally.

MobiTV

Venture Round in 2013
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

Victorious

Seed Round in 2013
Victorious empowers creators to distribute all of their multimedia content in their own apps, interact more deeply and directly with their fan communities, and unlock new revenue streams. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Machinima

Series C in 2012
Machinima produces and distributes video content for young males and video gamers. Its network provides various shows that include scripted series, original content, weekly and daily shows, official publisher pop culture content, and game-play videos, as well as animation, movies, and TV shows. Machinima offers its services through global distribution platforms that include YouTube, Xbox One, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Windows, Facebook, Twitter, Google< and Instagram, as well as other devices and networks. It began operation in January 2000, with its headquarters in Los Angeles in California. It operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment as of November 30, 2016.

Qwilt

Series B in 2011
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions designed for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers an Edge Cloud Platform that addresses the increasing demand for streaming media, enabling low-latency content delivery within service provider networks. Its Open Edge Cloud and Open Caching solutions facilitate a seamless streaming experience for consumers by integrating content delivery infrastructure into a global content delivery network while maintaining compatibility with existing network setups. Qwilt's products are designed to enhance video quality and user experience for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Qwilt is supported by a team of industry veterans and has garnered backing from notable investors.

Adap.tv

Series C in 2011
Adap.tv, now part of ONE by AOL, specializes in programmatic video advertising, providing tools and services that enhance how video publishers utilize online advertising. The company offers the Adap.tv OneSource platform, which allows publishers to manage and serve advertisements from both their own sales teams and third-party advertising networks through a unified interface. This innovation facilitates a more streamlined approach for marketers and media brands to engage consumers across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and television. By focusing on performance-driven campaigns, Adap.tv positions itself as a key partner for leading publishers, advertisers, and agencies aiming to optimize their brand value in the digital landscape.

Auditude

Series B in 2011
Auditude is a prominent video management and monetization technology company focused on enhancing video revenues for content owners and aggregators. Its proprietary system, Auditude Connect, serves as an advanced ad management platform that addresses the needs of premium video websites and content providers. By facilitating effective ad serving and management, Auditude has partnered with major players in the online video industry, including Comcast, Major League Baseball, MTV Networks, MySpace Music and Video, Universal Music Group, and Yahoo!. The company employs a team of experts with backgrounds in leading technology firms such as DoubleClick, eBay, Google, and PayPal. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Auditude also maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Qwilt

Series A in 2010
Qwilt Inc. specializes in online video delivery and open video caching solutions designed for cable, telecom, and mobile service providers. The company offers an Edge Cloud Platform that addresses the increasing demand for streaming media, enabling low-latency content delivery within service provider networks. Its Open Edge Cloud and Open Caching solutions facilitate a seamless streaming experience for consumers by integrating content delivery infrastructure into a global content delivery network while maintaining compatibility with existing network setups. Qwilt's products are designed to enhance video quality and user experience for fixed and mobile operators, as well as educational institutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Qwilt is supported by a team of industry veterans and has garnered backing from notable investors.

Machinima

Series B in 2010
Machinima produces and distributes video content for young males and video gamers. Its network provides various shows that include scripted series, original content, weekly and daily shows, official publisher pop culture content, and game-play videos, as well as animation, movies, and TV shows. Machinima offers its services through global distribution platforms that include YouTube, Xbox One, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Windows, Facebook, Twitter, Google< and Instagram, as well as other devices and networks. It began operation in January 2000, with its headquarters in Los Angeles in California. It operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment as of November 30, 2016.

Clicker

Series B in 2010
Clicker is the ultimate guide to Internet television. As massive amounts of programming move online, consumers are entering a world of infinite choices, all on-demand. Great! Finding the show you want to watch? Painful. Thousands of episodes from thousands of shows are housed on thousands of different sites, mixed amongst billions of random videos. Clicker culls all broadcast programming, and TV-quality Web originals, from these silos and delivers them in one seamless, organized experience so you can easily find, save, share and even contribute content for any show or episode online.

Clicker

Series A in 2009
Clicker is the ultimate guide to Internet television. As massive amounts of programming move online, consumers are entering a world of infinite choices, all on-demand. Great! Finding the show you want to watch? Painful. Thousands of episodes from thousands of shows are housed on thousands of different sites, mixed amongst billions of random videos. Clicker culls all broadcast programming, and TV-quality Web originals, from these silos and delivers them in one seamless, organized experience so you can easily find, save, share and even contribute content for any show or episode online.

Auditude

Series B in 2009
Auditude is a prominent video management and monetization technology company focused on enhancing video revenues for content owners and aggregators. Its proprietary system, Auditude Connect, serves as an advanced ad management platform that addresses the needs of premium video websites and content providers. By facilitating effective ad serving and management, Auditude has partnered with major players in the online video industry, including Comcast, Major League Baseball, MTV Networks, MySpace Music and Video, Universal Music Group, and Yahoo!. The company employs a team of experts with backgrounds in leading technology firms such as DoubleClick, eBay, Google, and PayPal. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Auditude also maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Adap.tv

Series B in 2008
Adap.tv, now part of ONE by AOL, specializes in programmatic video advertising, providing tools and services that enhance how video publishers utilize online advertising. The company offers the Adap.tv OneSource platform, which allows publishers to manage and serve advertisements from both their own sales teams and third-party advertising networks through a unified interface. This innovation facilitates a more streamlined approach for marketers and media brands to engage consumers across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and television. By focusing on performance-driven campaigns, Adap.tv positions itself as a key partner for leading publishers, advertisers, and agencies aiming to optimize their brand value in the digital landscape.

Vuze

Series C in 2007
Vuze is a BitTorrent client used to find, download, share, play, view, and read content on digital devices. Its portfolio of products includes Vuze Free, Vuze Plus, Vuze Torrent Downloader app for Android, Vuze Remote, and Vuze Web extension for Google Chrome Webstore. The Vuze BitTorrent Client is an end-to-end software application for various torrent needs. The Vuze torrent downloader for Windows or Mac enables users to find torrents online. Once the torrent is found the Vuze BitTorrent Client facilitates the download of torrents and automatically optimizes torrent download speeds. The built-in Vuze torrent download manager lets users view the status of each of their BitTorrent downloads. Vuze is operated from San Mateo, California.

Adap.tv

Series A in 2007
Adap.tv, now part of ONE by AOL, specializes in programmatic video advertising, providing tools and services that enhance how video publishers utilize online advertising. The company offers the Adap.tv OneSource platform, which allows publishers to manage and serve advertisements from both their own sales teams and third-party advertising networks through a unified interface. This innovation facilitates a more streamlined approach for marketers and media brands to engage consumers across various platforms, including desktop, mobile, and television. By focusing on performance-driven campaigns, Adap.tv positions itself as a key partner for leading publishers, advertisers, and agencies aiming to optimize their brand value in the digital landscape.

Vuze

Series B in 2006
Vuze is a BitTorrent client used to find, download, share, play, view, and read content on digital devices. Its portfolio of products includes Vuze Free, Vuze Plus, Vuze Torrent Downloader app for Android, Vuze Remote, and Vuze Web extension for Google Chrome Webstore. The Vuze BitTorrent Client is an end-to-end software application for various torrent needs. The Vuze torrent downloader for Windows or Mac enables users to find torrents online. Once the torrent is found the Vuze BitTorrent Client facilitates the download of torrents and automatically optimizes torrent download speeds. The built-in Vuze torrent download manager lets users view the status of each of their BitTorrent downloads. Vuze is operated from San Mateo, California.

MobiTV

Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

MobiTV

Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

Novera Optics

Venture Round in 2006
Novera Optics develops optical access solutions. Its PON optical solutions enable equipment vendors and service providers to address fiber-to-the-building, fiber-to-the-curb extensions, multi-dwelling and multi-tenant units, remote terminals, and the central office markets. The company offers Wavelength Division Multiplexed-Passive Optical Networks (WDM-PON), an access and transport platform, which provides an architecture for access networks that enables service providers to deliver voice, data, video, and wireless services.

MobiTV

Series B in 2004
MobiTV, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-enabled streaming video platform that allows operators to launch fully branded, compliant, and feature-rich pay TV services within 90 days. The company offers an end-to-end solution that delivers live and on-demand television content across various devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MobiTV's technology supports a multi-screen experience, enabling users to seamlessly shift between live and on-demand content on mobile devices, tablets, and personal computers. The platform also manages the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices, optimizing for varying network conditions. MobiTV's services cater to IPTV operators, mobile TV, and over-the-top customers, including major telecommunications providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

Novera Optics

Venture Round in 2001
Novera Optics develops optical access solutions. Its PON optical solutions enable equipment vendors and service providers to address fiber-to-the-building, fiber-to-the-curb extensions, multi-dwelling and multi-tenant units, remote terminals, and the central office markets. The company offers Wavelength Division Multiplexed-Passive Optical Networks (WDM-PON), an access and transport platform, which provides an architecture for access networks that enables service providers to deliver voice, data, video, and wireless services.
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