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Bitmovin
AddedMar 22, 2024
UpdatedJul 1, 2026
Bitmovin

Bitmovin

Series C

Bitmovin: Leading cloud encoding & HTML5 player for video publishers. Fast, adaptive streaming solutions.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2013
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS15
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Founded in 2013 by Christopher Mueller, Christian Timmerer, and Stefan Lederer, Bitmovin is a multimedia technology company headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company's core mission is to empower businesses to deliver high-quality video content to global audiences reliably and efficiently. Bitmovin offers a suite of products including cloud-based video encoding, adaptive streaming solutions, and HTML5 video players. Their market focus spans Europe, North America, Asia, and South America, catering to OTT online video providers and other industries requiring robust video delivery solutions.

Notable investors in Bitmovin include Atomico and Highland Europe. The company has achieved significant milestones such as developing the world’s first commercial adaptive streaming HTML5 player and pioneering 100x real-time encoding speeds in the cloud. Bitmovin's innovations, including HEVC and VP9 live streaming with 60FPS and 4K resolution, have set industry standards. Their impact is evident in their ability to enhance video quality and delivery for a wide range of devices, solidifying their position as leaders in the streaming media industry.

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Bitmovin - Quick Facts

Who are Bitmovin's competitors?

Companies similar to Bitmovin include Mux, JW Player, Brightcove and Visionular.

When was Bitmovin founded?

Bitmovin was founded in 2013.

Where is Bitmovin's headquarters located?

Bitmovin's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Bitmovin's last funding round?

Bitmovin's most recent funding round was for $25M (USD) in April 2021.

How much has Bitmovin raised to-date?

As of Apr 20, 2021, Bitmovin has raised a total of $85.4M (USD).

How many employees does Bitmovin have?

Bitmovin has 195 employees as of Feb 24, 2024.

Bitmovin - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
  • Cloud
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Usage-based
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Video Encoding
  • Video Player
Tags
  • API
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software