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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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Hulu 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.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersElizabeth Comstock, Jason Kilar
Funding Amount$683M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusUndisclosed
Top InvestorsProvidence 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.

HeadquartersLos Gatos, California, United States
Year Founded2009
FoundersCayce Ullman, Elan Feingold, Scott Olechowski
Funding Amount$121M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsKleiner 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.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2007
FoundersEfe Cakarel
Funding Amount$102.4M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsSequoia 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.

HeadquartersSeoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Year Founded2011
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Funding Amount$110.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsTencent, 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.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersEmmett Shear, Justin Kan, Kevin Lin, Kyle Vogt, Michael Seibel, Omar Javed
Funding Amount$35M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsBessemer 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.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersIlya Pozin, Nick Grouf, Tom Ryan
Funding Amount$51.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsU.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.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersJonathan Steinberg
Funding Amount$54.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsLightspeed 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.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2014
FoundersAli Moiz, Murtaza Hussain, Tom Maneri
Funding Amount$36M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsHeadline, 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.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersChris Bassolino, Ed Laczynski
Funding Amount$17.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsTQ 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.

HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Year Founded2012
FoundersMichael Lowe, Neil Gruninger
Funding Amount$83.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsTriWest 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.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
FloSports logo FloSportsMarketing2006$79.4MSeries C
Brandlive logo BrandliveSaaS2010$22.5MVenture Round
EX.CO logo EX.COMarketing2012$65.7MSeries C
Showmax logo ShowmaxMedia2015ZAR3.3BCorporate Round
LiveU logo LiveUMedia2006$250MPrivate Equity
Pixellot logo PixellotMedia2013$218.3MSeries D
Medal logo MedalGaming2015$85.5MVenture Round
Beatoven.ai logo Beatoven.aiAI2021$2.4MSeed
V-Nova logo V-NovaData2011$42.8MSeries C
Hotstar logo HotstarMedia2000$226.8MUndisclosed
Recast logo RecastMedia2018£18.3MSeed
ivi logo iviSaaS2010$434.7MSeries D
Loupe logo LoupeMedia2020$15.1MSeries A
api.video logo api.videoInfrastructure2019$18.4MSeries A
Virtuosica logo VirtuosicaMedia2021$300kPre-Seed
Uppbeat logo UppbeatMedia2021£4.6MSeries A
Crossing logo CrossingRetail2021$7.6MSeries A
Medianova logo MedianovaCloud2005$10MPrivate Equity
THEO Technologies logo THEO TechnologiesMedia2012$10MSeries A
LiSA logo LiSARetail2018$2.7MSeed
Gumlet logo GumletCloud2019$1.6MPre-Seed
Framedrop.ai logo Framedrop.aiMedia2021$1.1MPre-Seed
inSTREAMLY logo inSTREAMLYMarketing2018$1.6MSeed
TicketCo logo TicketCoRetail2013$11.8MVenture Round
Alugha logo AlughaMedia2014$9.4MSeries A
Sqill logo SqillMarketing2020$2.1MSeed
Studio 21 Live Gaming logo Studio 21 Live GamingGaming2020$1MSeed
Edge Video logo Edge VideoAI2018€1MVenture Round
Menassati logo MenassatiMedia2020€450kSeed
StreamBee logo StreamBeeAnalytics2020€550kPre-Seed
Streamion logo StreamionMarketing2019€285kPre-Seed
modue logo modueHardware2022€644.6kProduct Crowdfunding
nixaar logo nixaarRetail2022€150kPre-Seed
Filsh logo FilshMedia2007

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