What is LiveU?
Headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, LiveU specializes in delivering robust live video streaming capabilities. The company's technology is crucial for professionals who need to transmit high-quality live video from any location using cellular and IP networks. LiveU serves a diverse clientele, including major broadcasters and digital content creators, facilitating the seamless broadcast of live events across the globe. Its solutions are designed for reliability and performance in demanding broadcast environments.
How much funding has LiveU raised?
LiveU has raised a total of $50M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$3M
Series B
$9M
Series C
$11M
Private Equity
$27M
Series A (2007): $3M with participation from Carmel Ventures and Canaan Partners
Series B (2008): $9M led by Carmel Ventures and Canaan Partners
Series C (2010): $11M supported by Pitango Venture Capital, Canaan Partners, and Carmel Ventures
Private Equity (2012): $27M featuring Lightspeed Venture Partners, Canaan Partners, Carmel Ventures, and Pitango Venture Capital
Key Investors in LiveU
Carmel Ventures
Viola Group is Israel's leading technology investment group, managing over $6 billion in assets. The firm supports Israeli entrepreneurs in building transformational technology companies through its multi-strategy investment approach. It operates several investment arms, including Viola Ventures, Viola Growth, Viola Credit, and Viola FinTech, catering to companies at various stages of development. Viola Group aims to empower startups and growth-stage companies, particularly in the technology and FinTech sectors, by providing access to capital and valuable resources.
Canaan Partners
Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology and healthcare companies, backing founders from seed through growth stages in areas such as enterprise software, fintech, consumer, biopharma, and digital health. With offices in the U.S. and Israel and billions of dollars under management, Canaan has funded hundreds of startups and supported dozens of IPOs and acquisitions.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners (lsvp.com) is a global multistage venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds and invests in early and growthstage technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer, fintech, and infrastructure, partnering with founders from seed through IPO/M&A.
What's next for LiveU?
With the recent infusion of capital, LiveU is poised for accelerated growth and further innovation in the live video streaming sector. The company's focus on expanding its technological capabilities and market reach is expected to intensify. This latest funding round, following a history of substantial investment, indicates a strong investor confidence in LiveU's business model and its potential to capture a larger share of the evolving media landscape. Future developments will likely involve enhancing its platform for emerging broadcast technologies and increasing its global footprint.
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