The video streaming market includes a wide range of companies, from on-demand entertainment to specialized content platforms. This diversity is seen in major players like Hulu, which has raised $683M, and niche services like the gaming platform Twitch.
Beyond consumer-facing services, the ecosystem also contains companies building the underlying technology for streamers and content managers.
Below is our list of 44 Video Streaming startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Hulu runs an online video service that offers a deep catalog of hit shows, movies, and documentaries. Their streaming platform gives viewers access to both on-demand content and live TV options.
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Elizabeth Comstock, Jason Kilar |
| Funding Amount | $683M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company, WarnerMedia |
Plex builds a media platform that brings a user's personal movie, TV, and music collections together for streaming on any device. Their platform also provides a large library of free, on-demand content and live TV channels.
| Headquarters | Los Gatos, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Cayce Ullman, Elan Feingold, Scott Olechowski |
| Funding Amount | $121M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Kleiner Perkins, Klass Capital, Scott Banister, Intercap, Patrick Peterson |
MUBI provides a global streaming service focused on a curated library of exceptional films from around the world. Beyond its streaming platform, the company also produces and distributes independent and arthouse movies.
| Headquarters | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Efe Cakarel |
| Funding Amount | $102.4M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, Summit Partners, C4 Ventures, MMC Ventures, Aydin Senkut |
MX Player built a video streaming platform that delivers a massive catalog of movies, TV shows, and original content. The service grew from its origins as a powerful video player app, recognized for its advanced hardware acceleration and subtitle features.
| Headquarters | Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $110.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Tencent, Times Internet |
Twitch built a live streaming video platform where gamers can broadcast their gameplay and build communities around shared interests. The platform serves as a central hub for esports and interactive entertainment, connecting millions of viewers with streamers in real time.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Emmett Shear, Justin Kan, Kevin Lin, Kyle Vogt, Michael Seibel, Omar Javed |
| Funding Amount | $35M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Bessemer Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Thrive Capital, Draper Associates, SV Angel |
Pluto TV streams a massive library of on-demand movies and shows alongside hundreds of live, curated channels for free. The service is recognized for successfully recreating the traditional channel-surfing experience for the streaming era, all without requiring a credit card or subscription.
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Ilya Pozin, Nick Grouf, Tom Ryan |
| Funding Amount | $51.8M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | U.S. Venture Partners, Universal Music Group, Chicago Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, ProSiebenSat.1 Media |
Cheddar created a digital-first news network that provides live coverage of business, technology, and innovation. They are known for streaming directly from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, delivering news with a focus on modern companies and services.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jonathan Steinberg |
| Funding Amount | $54.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Lightspeed Venture Partners, Amazon, AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Ribbit Capital |
Streamlabs offers a popular suite of software tools designed to help live streamers broadcast and monetize their channels. Their platform is best known for its customizable alerts, donation management, and widgets that increase viewer engagement.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Ali Moiz, Murtaza Hussain, Tom Maneri |
| Funding Amount | $36M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Headline, Sequoia Capital, Matrix, Icon Ventures, Naval Ravikant |
Zype builds video content management and distribution tools for businesses with mission-critical streaming needs. Their API-first platform gives developers the infrastructure to create and manage video applications for web, mobile, and smart TVs.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Chris Bassolino, Ed Laczynski |
| Funding Amount | $17.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | TQ Ventures, Novel Capital, Espresso Capital, Point Nine, Alpine Meridian |
Kidoodle.TV built a video streaming platform that offers on-demand shows and movies exclusively for children. The service is recognized for its focus on safe, parent-controlled viewing environments.
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Michael Lowe, Neil Gruninger |
| Funding Amount | $83.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | TriWest Capital Partners, Quadri Ventures |
34 Additional Video Streaming Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks are just a small part of the story. Dozens of other founders are building new tools and platforms, and together they've raised over $1.7 billion.
You'll find companies working on everything from AI-powered editing to new ways for creators to sell products. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping video streaming.