Oda Class
Series B in 2024
Oda Class is an innovative learning platform that offers online tutoring services tailored for school students. Utilizing advanced technology and a unique Dual Teacher System, the company provides live video sessions where experienced educators deliver interactive lessons on fundamental subjects. This approach allows for personalized learning experiences, enabling students to receive real-time support for their academic inquiries. By integrating traditional teaching methods with modern technological tools, Oda Class aims to enhance the educational process and make quality education more accessible to learners.
Wildxyz
Venture Round in 2022
Wildxyz is a maker, builder, art lover, collector, and operator marketplace. It provides a platform for original creations as well as a destination for immersive experiences. Wildxyz aims to create a community for artists, a platform for original digital art, and a new way for fans to interact.
Shanghai Feiyu Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates a live e-commerce platform specializing in the trading of used luxury products, particularly handbags. The company conducts live broadcasts showcasing various luxury brand handbags through its mobile application, allowing users to view the products in real-time and make purchases at lower prices. In addition to handbags, Feiyu's platform includes a range of luxury items such as bags, accessories, watches, footwear, and clothing, catering to the growing market for pre-owned luxury goods in China.
Data Pipeline
Series A in 2019
Data Pipeline is a Beijing-based company that specializes in streaming data integration services. It offers a comprehensive data infrastructure platform rooted in the DataOps methodology, which encompasses various product offerings including data integration, data fusion, data observability, and data security solutions. The company's platforms are designed to enhance data management across multiple industries such as banking, securities, insurance, energy, and telecommunications. Data Pipeline's system is recognized as a best practice for new data infrastructure and ensures a complete range of functionalities, including collaborative and self-service data discovery, end-to-end data link construction, and continuous data security management. This holistic approach addresses the growing need for robust data solutions in today’s digital landscape.
Zhiqun
Angel Round in 2018
Zhiqun is a developer of a knowledge community platform tailored for internet professionals. The platform offers systematic courses that cover a range of topics, including basic introductions, advanced improvements, special training, and application guidance. By focusing on professional content, Zhiqun enables product managers, designers, and operations personnel to enhance their skills and expand their expertise through live lectures and listening sessions. The platform is designed to facilitate continuous learning and professional development within the digital workforce.
Data Pipeline
Series A in 2018
Data Pipeline is a Beijing-based company that specializes in streaming data integration services. It offers a comprehensive data infrastructure platform rooted in the DataOps methodology, which encompasses various product offerings including data integration, data fusion, data observability, and data security solutions. The company's platforms are designed to enhance data management across multiple industries such as banking, securities, insurance, energy, and telecommunications. Data Pipeline's system is recognized as a best practice for new data infrastructure and ensures a complete range of functionalities, including collaborative and self-service data discovery, end-to-end data link construction, and continuous data security management. This holistic approach addresses the growing need for robust data solutions in today’s digital landscape.
Streamlabs
Series B in 2018
Streamlabs is a software company specializing in tools for live streamers. Founded in 2014, it offers Streamlabs, an application providing in-stream popup alerts and donation management, along with Type Studio, a platform for recording, editing, translating, and sharing audio and video content.
Streamlabs
Venture Round in 2016
Streamlabs is a software company specializing in tools for live streamers. Founded in 2014, it offers Streamlabs, an application providing in-stream popup alerts and donation management, along with Type Studio, a platform for recording, editing, translating, and sharing audio and video content.
Meijiabang
Series B in 2016
Meijiabang is a mobile internet company focusing on the beauty industry. They provide e-commerce, online communities, online education, industry recruitment, live broadcast, and other fields, and is committed to the Internet-based transformation of the nail industry's ecological chain. They offer products that are available for shopping online.
Qingting FM
Series C in 2015
Qingting FM is a prominent audio content aggregation platform in China, launched in September 2011. It specializes in delivering a diverse range of audio content, including news, finance, education, and talk shows. The company emphasizes professional broadcasting, allowing users to access audio content conveniently from various locations. With a commitment to its slogan "More World, Listening," Qingting FM leverages innovative technology to establish itself as a significant player in the audio media landscape, catering to the growing demand for accessible and high-quality audio programming.
Sound Group
Series C in 2015
Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates an interactive audio community and entertainment platform in China, primarily through its Lizhi app, which allows users to record, edit, store, and share their voices on mobile devices. Founded in 2010 and based in Guangzhou, the company focuses on enabling individuals to showcase their vocal talents and connect through audio content. Lizhi provides a variety of services, including podcasts, audio live streaming, and other interactive features, fostering a vibrant community of audio content creators. The company has also formed partnerships, such as with Xpeng Motors, to integrate its audio offerings into in-car systems. Lizhi aims to create a global audio community that transcends cultural boundaries, promoting user engagement and diverse entertainment experiences through voice.
Frankly.me
Seed Round in 2015
Frankly.me is a Delhi-based company founded in 2014 that operates a video-based question-and-answer platform designed to facilitate direct conversations between users and public figures. The platform allows individuals to engage with a variety of personalities, including politicians, authors, artists, athletes, and social activists, by asking questions that are answered through video responses. This interactive approach enables users to connect with their favorite public figures in a unique and entertaining manner, fostering a space for frank conversations that may not typically occur.
Qingting FM
Series B in 2014
Qingting FM is a prominent audio content aggregation platform in China, launched in September 2011. It specializes in delivering a diverse range of audio content, including news, finance, education, and talk shows. The company emphasizes professional broadcasting, allowing users to access audio content conveniently from various locations. With a commitment to its slogan "More World, Listening," Qingting FM leverages innovative technology to establish itself as a significant player in the audio media landscape, catering to the growing demand for accessible and high-quality audio programming.
Meijiabang
Series A in 2014
Meijiabang is a mobile internet company focusing on the beauty industry. They provide e-commerce, online communities, online education, industry recruitment, live broadcast, and other fields, and is committed to the Internet-based transformation of the nail industry's ecological chain. They offer products that are available for shopping online.
The Echo Nest
Series D in 2012
The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest.
The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Klip, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It develops a mobile application that allows users to capture, share, discover, and view videos. Unlike many other mobile video applications that emphasize video capture and editing, Klip prioritizes the discovery of content and aims to deliver high-quality video streaming tailored for mobile devices. The app is available for free, facilitating easy access for users to engage with video content among friends and the broader community.
Aylus Networks
Series D in 2011
Aylus Networks, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sharing solutions specifically designed for mobile networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company has developed MediaShare, a technology that enables wireless carriers to enhance communication experiences through features such as video blogging, video sharing, and video telephony. Aylus Networks' live video platform integrates smoothly with existing networks, accommodating various device types, manufacturers, and software. This capability allows communication providers to incorporate live video and other rich media into their services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving market.
Sound Group
Series B in 2011
Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates an interactive audio community and entertainment platform in China, primarily through its Lizhi app, which allows users to record, edit, store, and share their voices on mobile devices. Founded in 2010 and based in Guangzhou, the company focuses on enabling individuals to showcase their vocal talents and connect through audio content. Lizhi provides a variety of services, including podcasts, audio live streaming, and other interactive features, fostering a vibrant community of audio content creators. The company has also formed partnerships, such as with Xpeng Motors, to integrate its audio offerings into in-car systems. Lizhi aims to create a global audio community that transcends cultural boundaries, promoting user engagement and diverse entertainment experiences through voice.
The Echo Nest
Venture Round in 2010
The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest.
The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Sound Group
Series A in 2010
Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd. operates an interactive audio community and entertainment platform in China, primarily through its Lizhi app, which allows users to record, edit, store, and share their voices on mobile devices. Founded in 2010 and based in Guangzhou, the company focuses on enabling individuals to showcase their vocal talents and connect through audio content. Lizhi provides a variety of services, including podcasts, audio live streaming, and other interactive features, fostering a vibrant community of audio content creators. The company has also formed partnerships, such as with Xpeng Motors, to integrate its audio offerings into in-car systems. Lizhi aims to create a global audio community that transcends cultural boundaries, promoting user engagement and diverse entertainment experiences through voice.
Storm Player
Series C in 2008
Beijing Storm Technology Co., Ltd. is the developer of a video player called Storm Player.
Established in 2006, Storm Technology has strived to provide internet users with high-quality internet video entertainment experiences. It developed the player software Kuree, which quickly developed into one of China’s three biggest player software.
In 2007, Kuree merged with the original Storm Video team to set up Beijing Storm Internet Technology Co., Ltd. and became the biggest video solutions provider of China internet video playing.
By January 2009, Storm Player was playing over 150 million videos per day for internet users, with around 22 million people using the product every day. The video files played by Storm Player account for 50% of the total videos played on the internet in China, making it the biggest internet video playing platform in China.
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone.
There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers.
Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone.
There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers.
Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.
Aylus Networks
Series B in 2007
Aylus Networks, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sharing solutions specifically designed for mobile networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company has developed MediaShare, a technology that enables wireless carriers to enhance communication experiences through features such as video blogging, video sharing, and video telephony. Aylus Networks' live video platform integrates smoothly with existing networks, accommodating various device types, manufacturers, and software. This capability allows communication providers to incorporate live video and other rich media into their services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving market.
Arroyo Video Solutions
Series B in 2005
Arroyo Video Solutions is a video on demand company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative video platforms. These platforms enable operators to deliver a range of video applications effectively. The company was acquired by Cisco Systems on August 21, 2006, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the video services market. Arroyo Video Solutions plays a significant role in streamlining the delivery of video content, catering to the growing demand for on-demand media services.
Aylus Networks
Series A in 2005
Aylus Networks, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sharing solutions specifically designed for mobile networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company has developed MediaShare, a technology that enables wireless carriers to enhance communication experiences through features such as video blogging, video sharing, and video telephony. Aylus Networks' live video platform integrates smoothly with existing networks, accommodating various device types, manufacturers, and software. This capability allows communication providers to incorporate live video and other rich media into their services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving market.
SnowShore Networks
Series B in 2003
SnowShore Networks specializes in the development of scalable, IP-optimized networking components designed for carrier-class environments. The company focuses on enhancing Internet Protocol communications infrastructure, providing technology solutions such as media servers and media firewalls. These offerings are aimed at leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and various Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers, facilitating the integration of real-time media services with IP networks.
Digital Fountain
Series D in 2001
Digital Fountain specializes in software solutions for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. The company's technology addresses the typical constraints faced in digital media distribution, both on private and public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables its clients to maximize their existing infrastructure investments and pursue new revenue opportunities. Through its innovative approach, the company provides reliable solutions for delivering data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.
SnowShore Networks
Series B in 2001
SnowShore Networks specializes in the development of scalable, IP-optimized networking components designed for carrier-class environments. The company focuses on enhancing Internet Protocol communications infrastructure, providing technology solutions such as media servers and media firewalls. These offerings are aimed at leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and various Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers, facilitating the integration of real-time media services with IP networks.
Digital Fountain
Series C in 2000
Digital Fountain specializes in software solutions for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. The company's technology addresses the typical constraints faced in digital media distribution, both on private and public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables its clients to maximize their existing infrastructure investments and pursue new revenue opportunities. Through its innovative approach, the company provides reliable solutions for delivering data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.
Apple, established in 1976, is a multinational corporation renowned for designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide array of consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Its product portfolio includes the iconic iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, AirPods, and a suite of services such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple operates a global retail network of Apple Stores and sells its products through various channels, including online, third-party carriers, and resellers. The company is celebrated for its innovative approach, having pioneered the graphical user interface in personal computers and consistently delivering cutting-edge technology. Apple's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California.