Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Streaming

Cribl

Series D in 2022
Cribl, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing log ingestion and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2017 by Dritan and Ledion Bitincka and Clint Sharp, Cribl offers a product called Logstream, which allows organizations to transform logs and metrics in motion, eliminating waste and routing data to cost-effective destinations. The software enables users to create an observability pipeline capable of processing data at Petabyte scale, supported by a central management console for overseeing numerous worker nodes. Cribl's solutions provide users with enhanced visibility, intelligence, and control over their data, helping to reduce low-value data, enrich data with relevant context, and ensure compliance with privacy mandates.

ONE Championship

Venture Round in 2021
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

STAGE

Seed Round in 2021
STAGE is an Indian language content platform for artist-led entertainment.

StreamNative

Series A in 2021
StreamNative provides a cloud-native event streaming platform built on Apache Pulsar, allowing organizations to transform enterprise data into real-time streams. This platform is designed to support a wide range of industries, including gaming, financial services, blockchain, retail, logistics, manufacturing, media, and IoT. By leveraging the architectural benefits of Apache Pulsar, StreamNative enables companies to consolidate data from disparate legacy systems into a unified, real-time event streaming environment, facilitating immediate action and collaboration among data science, engineering, and business teams. The company was founded by experienced members of the Apache Pulsar and BookKeeper communities, who have extensive expertise in deploying Pulsar at scale for major internet companies. Headquartered in San Francisco, StreamNative also has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, underscoring its global reach and commitment to enhancing enterprise operations through innovative data solutions.

Cribl

Series C in 2021
Cribl, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing log ingestion and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2017 by Dritan and Ledion Bitincka and Clint Sharp, Cribl offers a product called Logstream, which allows organizations to transform logs and metrics in motion, eliminating waste and routing data to cost-effective destinations. The software enables users to create an observability pipeline capable of processing data at Petabyte scale, supported by a central management console for overseeing numerous worker nodes. Cribl's solutions provide users with enhanced visibility, intelligence, and control over their data, helping to reduce low-value data, enrich data with relevant context, and ensure compliance with privacy mandates.

Streamlit

Series B in 2021
Streamlit, Inc. is a company that provides an open-source application framework designed for machine learning engineers and data scientists. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Streamlit enables users to create custom applications quickly, allowing them to focus on machine learning rather than frontend development. The framework allows for the rapid development and deployment of data applications, facilitating efficient interaction with data models. Streamlit's tools aim to streamline the process of building and deploying machine learning tools, thereby enhancing productivity for data teams.

KnocknockTV

Venture Round in 2020
Knocknock.TV is a live streaming shopping platform that allows retailers to stream live from their store and sell now for free. As for the buyers, its platform allows them to ‘Window shop’ their favorite indie stores live-streaming from San Francisco + gain points when they livechat.

Cribl

Series B in 2020
Cribl, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in managing log ingestion and real-time data analytics. Founded in 2017 by Dritan and Ledion Bitincka and Clint Sharp, Cribl offers a product called Logstream, which allows organizations to transform logs and metrics in motion, eliminating waste and routing data to cost-effective destinations. The software enables users to create an observability pipeline capable of processing data at Petabyte scale, supported by a central management console for overseeing numerous worker nodes. Cribl's solutions provide users with enhanced visibility, intelligence, and control over their data, helping to reduce low-value data, enrich data with relevant context, and ensure compliance with privacy mandates.

Rheo TV

Seed Round in 2020
Rheo TV is a game-streaming platform that aims to make professional game streaming a mainstream career option in India by building an entertainment ecosystem that drives engagement and monetization. Today, India has nearly 200 million active gamers on smartphones. Ubiquitous internet infrastructure and affordable smartphones are leading to the increasing popularity of multiplayer online gaming in India, and Rheo TV is tapping into this phenomenon.

StreamNative

Seed Round in 2019
StreamNative provides a cloud-native event streaming platform built on Apache Pulsar, allowing organizations to transform enterprise data into real-time streams. This platform is designed to support a wide range of industries, including gaming, financial services, blockchain, retail, logistics, manufacturing, media, and IoT. By leveraging the architectural benefits of Apache Pulsar, StreamNative enables companies to consolidate data from disparate legacy systems into a unified, real-time event streaming environment, facilitating immediate action and collaboration among data science, engineering, and business teams. The company was founded by experienced members of the Apache Pulsar and BookKeeper communities, who have extensive expertise in deploying Pulsar at scale for major internet companies. Headquartered in San Francisco, StreamNative also has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, underscoring its global reach and commitment to enhancing enterprise operations through innovative data solutions.

Love Stories TV

Seed Round in 2019
Love Stories TV is an online platform that serves as a video-powered marketplace for wedding planning. The company connects engaged couples with a wide array of ideas, products, and services essential for organizing their weddings. It features a collection of professionally produced wedding films that cater to diverse budgets, aesthetics, sexual orientations, cultures, religions, and countries. This inclusive approach fosters a unique visual community, enabling couples and wedding professionals to engage and collaborate effectively. By bridging the gap between couples and wedding businesses, Love Stories TV aims to streamline the wedding planning process while providing a rich source of inspiration and resources.

Shanghai Lihuh Network Technology

Series B in 2018
Shanghai Lihuh Network Technology is a video platform operator.

ONE Championship

Series D in 2018
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Flow

Series A in 2018
Flow is a social application based on photo editing and sharing.

Yeting

Series B in 2018
Operator of a radio broadcasting station. The company focuses on broadcasting and discussing deeper emotional talks with their audience, targeting both men and women.

Shanghai Lihuh Network Technology

Series A in 2018
Shanghai Lihuh Network Technology is a video platform operator.

Streamlabs

Series B in 2018
Streamlabs, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, develops a comprehensive application designed to enhance the streaming experience for video game broadcasters. Initially launched as TwitchAlerts, the platform provides in-stream popup alerts, donation management, and interactive tools to engage viewers effectively. Key features include Stream Labels, which adds customizable labels to a user's screen, and a Donation Goals widget that helps streamers set and track fundraising objectives. As a subsidiary of Logitech International S.A., Streamlabs continues to innovate within the video game streaming industry, focusing on tools that elevate brand visibility and improve viewer interaction.

Spotlite

Venture Round in 2017
Spotlite is a direct-to-fan music platform designed to connect artists with their audiences. Launched in summer 2017, it offers a free app where both amateur and professional vocal talents can perform original songs, covers, and karaoke in various genres. Spotlite allows artists to gain exposure and build their fanbase while providing opportunities to earn money through live-streamed or recorded performances. The platform encourages fan engagement by enabling users to gift artists for their performances. With a growing catalog that includes current hits and classic favorites, Spotlite attracts over 30,000 new users each week. The company has garnered support from notable investors and music publishers, and its development teams are based in Beijing, while marketing and business operations are located in Los Angeles. Spotlite's staff includes experienced professionals from prominent companies in the music and technology sectors.

TuneIn

Series G in 2017
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

ONE Championship

Series C in 2017
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Wanmingyang Media

Series A in 2017
Wanmingyang Media organizes and video streams kickboxing events in China.

iQIYI

Series G in 2017
iQIYI, Inc. is a leading online entertainment provider in China, offering a diverse range of services including internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, and e-commerce. The platform features a vast library of licensed and self-produced video content, catering to the preferences of its users. Additionally, iQIYI provides membership options, content distribution, and online advertising services. The company operates various subsidiaries, including iQIYI Mall, which focuses on entertainment-related merchandise, and iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that connects users with popular hosts and celebrities. iQIYI Paopao serves as an entertainment-based social media platform, while the company also engages in talent agency and intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, iQIYI was formerly known as Qiyi.com and rebranded in 2011. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited and continues to compete with other major platforms in the industry.

Streamlabs

Venture Round in 2016
Streamlabs, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, develops a comprehensive application designed to enhance the streaming experience for video game broadcasters. Initially launched as TwitchAlerts, the platform provides in-stream popup alerts, donation management, and interactive tools to engage viewers effectively. Key features include Stream Labels, which adds customizable labels to a user's screen, and a Donation Goals widget that helps streamers set and track fundraising objectives. As a subsidiary of Logitech International S.A., Streamlabs continues to innovate within the video game streaming industry, focusing on tools that elevate brand visibility and improve viewer interaction.

PressPlay

Series A in 2016
PressPlay was founded in December 2013. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, PressPlay is a high-energy work place with a young and motivated team. Everything we do revolves around our passion to provide travelers with a personalized and memorable entertainment experience.

Douyu

Series B in 2016
Douyu TV is a live streaming media platform that provides live content such as games, sports, variety shows, entertainment, and more. The live-stream platform offers services like video-sharing for the students live broadcast, covers the main live game and sports as well as other live contents, enabling users to submit, view, and add commentary subtitles to videos of games, while incorporating content ranging from sports, variety shows, and entertainment. Zhang Wenming founded Douyu TV in 2013, with its headquarters in Wuhan in China.

TuneIn

Series F in 2015
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

PressPlay

Seed Round in 2015
PressPlay was founded in December 2013. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, PressPlay is a high-energy work place with a young and motivated team. Everything we do revolves around our passion to provide travelers with a personalized and memorable entertainment experience.

StreamRail

Series A in 2015
StreamRail Ltd. provides a video player that enables publishers and advertising networks to deliver and monetize video on various devices. The company’s solution autoplays HD video and audio on mobile Web. Its product is used in desktop, mobile Web, iOS, and Android platforms. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. As of June 30, 2016, StreamRail Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of ironSource Ltd.

Teewe

Seed Round in 2015
Teewe is a Brand New device which aims to disrupt the home entertainment Industry. Teewe enables consumers to watch Digital content like Movies,TV shows and live streams on their TV. We are focussed on building an awesome connected experience so that you can enjoy hassle free TV experience from anywhere in your living room

Streamlabs

Seed Round in 2015
Streamlabs, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, develops a comprehensive application designed to enhance the streaming experience for video game broadcasters. Initially launched as TwitchAlerts, the platform provides in-stream popup alerts, donation management, and interactive tools to engage viewers effectively. Key features include Stream Labels, which adds customizable labels to a user's screen, and a Donation Goals widget that helps streamers set and track fundraising objectives. As a subsidiary of Logitech International S.A., Streamlabs continues to innovate within the video game streaming industry, focusing on tools that elevate brand visibility and improve viewer interaction.

ImbaTV

Series A in 2014
ImbaTV is a live video broadcast platform focused on competitive video gaming.

Douyu

Series B in 2014
Douyu TV is a live streaming media platform that provides live content such as games, sports, variety shows, entertainment, and more. The live-stream platform offers services like video-sharing for the students live broadcast, covers the main live game and sports as well as other live contents, enabling users to submit, view, and add commentary subtitles to videos of games, while incorporating content ranging from sports, variety shows, and entertainment. Zhang Wenming founded Douyu TV in 2013, with its headquarters in Wuhan in China.

TuneIn

Series E in 2013
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

TuneIn

Venture Round in 2013
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

TuneIn

Series D in 2012
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Flickme

Venture Round in 2011
Flickme, Inc. was an online digital video service that offered users the ability to rent or buy a variety of Hollywood films across genres such as action, comedy, drama, horror, and romance. Launched in August 2011, the platform featured social sharing capabilities, allowing users to share discounts, earn points and badges, write reviews, and engage in discussions with others who had similar movie preferences. The service initially attracted a user base of over 15,000 but ultimately ceased operations due to unsuccessful content licensing negotiations with major film studios. Incorporated in 2010 and based in San Mateo, California, Flickme was backed by Sequoia Capital and had partnerships with Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures.

Jigsee

Series A in 2011
Jigsee is a mobile application that provides consumers access to licensed audio and video content at no cost. The application operates on a proprietary streaming platform designed to overcome network and handset limitations prevalent in developing countries. Its patent-pending streaming technology facilitates the delivery of continuous audio and video streams, even in bandwidth-constrained environments. Initially focusing on j2me applications, Jigsee targets feature phones, which dominate the mobile device market in emerging economies. This approach, combined with low-bandwidth streaming capabilities, allows Jigsee to reach a broader audience than many other digital platforms. Following extensive field testing in Bangladesh and India, the company selected India as its initial market. In early 2011, Jigsee secured Series A financing from the Indian Angel Network and Sequoia Capital, enabling the establishment of its Indian operations and the planned launch of its service in collaboration with several leading content providers.

TuneIn

Series C in 2010
TuneIn lets people listen to the world's sports, new, talk, and music with over 100,000 real radio stations and four million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. TuneIn has over 50 million monthly active users, and is available on over 200 different connected devices, including all smartphone and tablet operating systems and 55 vehicle models. To date, TuneIn has raised venture funding from Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and Jafco Ventures, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

imeem

Venture Round in 2009
imeem is an online music service that provides users with free access to a vast library of songs. The platform allows fans to instantly listen to a wide range of music, catering to diverse musical tastes. By offering a user-friendly interface and an extensive collection of tracks, imeem aims to enhance the music listening experience for its audience. The service positions itself as a go-to destination for music enthusiasts seeking both popular and niche songs without the burden of subscription fees.

Mevio

Series C in 2008
Mevio is a prominent independent online video entertainment network that specializes in delivering short-form video content to a wide audience. The platform features a diverse array of hosted shows, with hundreds of rotating programs offering thousands of new episodes each month. Mevio boasts a substantial library that contains over 250,000 episodes across various genres, including technology, music, sports, health and fitness, and comedy. To cater to specific demographics, Mevio operates four distinct networks targeting men, women, technology enthusiasts, and music lovers, ensuring that it meets the varied interests of its viewers.

imeem

Series B in 2008
imeem is an online music service that provides users with free access to a vast library of songs. The platform allows fans to instantly listen to a wide range of music, catering to diverse musical tastes. By offering a user-friendly interface and an extensive collection of tracks, imeem aims to enhance the music listening experience for its audience. The service positions itself as a go-to destination for music enthusiasts seeking both popular and niche songs without the burden of subscription fees.

56.Com

Series B in 2007
56.com is a user-generated content video-sharing platform based in Guangzhou, China. It hosts over 80 million videos, primarily contributed by users, alongside some original productions. The platform allows individuals to create, upload, store, and share a variety of video content, including original videos and short films. In December 2008, 56.com acquired an online video license from the State Administration of Radio and Television of China, establishing itself as a legitimate player in the online video market. It was the first site in China to offer video album services and the "Beauty Show." The platform has collaborated with various major brands, including Audi, Toyota, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, Nestle, and Nike. In October 2011, 56.com was fully acquired by Renren Inc., becoming part of the Renren Group.

GameFly

Venture Round in 2007
GameFly is a video game rental service that allows customers to rent and receive games through the mail, operating on a subscription model similar to that of Netflix. For a flat monthly fee, users can rent multiple games simultaneously without any due dates or late fees, and shipping both to and from the customer is pre-paid. The service offers a wide selection of games for various gaming consoles, including PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, and handheld devices, providing gamers with affordable access to a diverse library of titles. This model enables customers to enjoy a flexible gaming experience without the financial burden of purchasing individual games.

Joost

Series A in 2007
Joost Operations SA is a web video streaming service that allows users to watch videos, music, TV shows, and movies over the Internet. Founded in 2006 and based in Luxembourg, with offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Joost offers a peer-to-peer on-demand video player featuring professional programming similar to traditional television. The service is free but includes video advertisements during programming. Joost has secured content partnerships with major media companies, including CBS, Viacom, CNN, and the NHL, enhancing its offerings with a variety of shows and films. Unlike many online platforms, Joost initially required users to download a desktop client, although it has since transitioned to streaming via Adobe Flash Player, compatible with multiple operating systems. Joost also provides interactive features, enabling users to chat with friends while watching and access behind-the-scenes content. The company aims to reduce streaming costs for content providers through its peer-to-peer technology and is exploring potential partnerships with hardware manufacturers to integrate its platform into TV set-top boxes.

UUSee

Series B in 2007
UUSee is a Chinese new media company that provides network television and value-added services to global broadband subscribers. Founded in 2005, the company offers the largest platform for the aggregation and distribution of video and audio content. As of 2009, the download amount of UUSee network TV software has exceeded 200 million. It relies on 3 subordinate platforms: the internet video play platform; the massive site-wide video search platform; and the video community experience platform, thereby making it the leader in the Chinese network video industry.

PeakStream

Series B in 2006
PeakStream, Inc. provides software application platform for the high performance computing market. It offers Platform, a software application platform that enables users to program multi-core and parallel processors, and convert them into computing engines for computationally intense applications. The company also provides Workstation, which allows software developers to program processors, such as multi-core CPUs and graphics processor units directly on their desktops; and API that enables software developers and engineers to run HPC applications on x86 systems equipped with processors. In addition, PeakStream offers technical support, training, and educational services. It serves markets, such as oil/gas, financial services, defense, and research. The company was formerly known as Shakti Systems, Inc. PeakStream, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. As of June 5, 2007, PeakStream, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

YouTube

Series B in 2006
YouTube is a video-sharing platform established in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees. It allows users to upload, view, and share a wide range of video content, including music videos, educational material, and personal vlogs. The platform supports both iOS and Android devices, making its content accessible to a broad audience. While unregistered users can watch videos, registered users can upload an unlimited number of videos, with certain content restricted to those over 18. YouTube collaborates with numerous media corporations and content creators, offering an ad-supported model alongside rental options for select movies. In addition to its core services, YouTube has launched initiatives like YouTube for Artists, which provides resources to help artists leverage their visibility on the platform. Acquired by Google in 2006, YouTube operates from San Bruno, California, and is available in 76 languages, fostering a global community for diverse expression and open dialogue.

UUSee

Series A in 2005
UUSee is a Chinese new media company that provides network television and value-added services to global broadband subscribers. Founded in 2005, the company offers the largest platform for the aggregation and distribution of video and audio content. As of 2009, the download amount of UUSee network TV software has exceeded 200 million. It relies on 3 subordinate platforms: the internet video play platform; the massive site-wide video search platform; and the video community experience platform, thereby making it the leader in the Chinese network video industry.

YouTube

Series A in 2005
YouTube is a video-sharing platform established in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees. It allows users to upload, view, and share a wide range of video content, including music videos, educational material, and personal vlogs. The platform supports both iOS and Android devices, making its content accessible to a broad audience. While unregistered users can watch videos, registered users can upload an unlimited number of videos, with certain content restricted to those over 18. YouTube collaborates with numerous media corporations and content creators, offering an ad-supported model alongside rental options for select movies. In addition to its core services, YouTube has launched initiatives like YouTube for Artists, which provides resources to help artists leverage their visibility on the platform. Acquired by Google in 2006, YouTube operates from San Bruno, California, and is available in 76 languages, fostering a global community for diverse expression and open dialogue.

Mevio

Series A in 2005
Mevio is a prominent independent online video entertainment network that specializes in delivering short-form video content to a wide audience. The platform features a diverse array of hosted shows, with hundreds of rotating programs offering thousands of new episodes each month. Mevio boasts a substantial library that contains over 250,000 episodes across various genres, including technology, music, sports, health and fitness, and comedy. To cater to specific demographics, Mevio operates four distinct networks targeting men, women, technology enthusiasts, and music lovers, ensuring that it meets the varied interests of its viewers.

PeakStream

Series A in 2005
PeakStream, Inc. provides software application platform for the high performance computing market. It offers Platform, a software application platform that enables users to program multi-core and parallel processors, and convert them into computing engines for computationally intense applications. The company also provides Workstation, which allows software developers to program processors, such as multi-core CPUs and graphics processor units directly on their desktops; and API that enables software developers and engineers to run HPC applications on x86 systems equipped with processors. In addition, PeakStream offers technical support, training, and educational services. It serves markets, such as oil/gas, financial services, defense, and research. The company was formerly known as Shakti Systems, Inc. PeakStream, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. As of June 5, 2007, PeakStream, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

imeem

Series A in 2004
imeem is an online music service that provides users with free access to a vast library of songs. The platform allows fans to instantly listen to a wide range of music, catering to diverse musical tastes. By offering a user-friendly interface and an extensive collection of tracks, imeem aims to enhance the music listening experience for its audience. The service positions itself as a go-to destination for music enthusiasts seeking both popular and niche songs without the burden of subscription fees.

GameFly

Series B in 2003
GameFly is a video game rental service that allows customers to rent and receive games through the mail, operating on a subscription model similar to that of Netflix. For a flat monthly fee, users can rent multiple games simultaneously without any due dates or late fees, and shipping both to and from the customer is pre-paid. The service offers a wide selection of games for various gaming consoles, including PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, and handheld devices, providing gamers with affordable access to a diverse library of titles. This model enables customers to enjoy a flexible gaming experience without the financial burden of purchasing individual games.

BitBand

Series B in 2003
BitBand is a technology provider for advanced video content delivery solutions. The company is privately held, incorporated in the United States, with headquarters and R&D center in Israel.

GameFly

Seed Round in 2002
GameFly is a video game rental service that allows customers to rent and receive games through the mail, operating on a subscription model similar to that of Netflix. For a flat monthly fee, users can rent multiple games simultaneously without any due dates or late fees, and shipping both to and from the customer is pre-paid. The service offers a wide selection of games for various gaming consoles, including PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, and handheld devices, providing gamers with affordable access to a diverse library of titles. This model enables customers to enjoy a flexible gaming experience without the financial burden of purchasing individual games.

Rhapsody Networks

Series B in 2001
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

Rhapsody Networks

Series A in 2000
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices. The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more. Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.

BitBand

Series A in 2000
BitBand is a technology provider for advanced video content delivery solutions. The company is privately held, incorporated in the United States, with headquarters and R&D center in Israel.

Lipstream

Venture Round in 2000
Lipstream Networks, Inc. is the Internet voice service provider for eBusiness. Lipstream enables live voice communication for eCommerce, customer service, education and community applications. Customers include AltaVista, English First, Excite@Home, Kana Communications, Miadora, MyFamily.com, PeopleSupport and Quintus.
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