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PacketVideo
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
PacketVideo

PacketVideo

Acquired

San Diego-based PV, now Lynx Technology, specializes in software for wireless multimedia on mobiles.

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San Diego, CA, US
Founded
1998
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PacketVideo Corporation, founded in San Diego, specialized in developing software for wireless multimedia, particularly focusing on enabling video display on mobile handsets. The company's core mission was to enhance mobile multimedia experiences, making high-quality video accessible on wireless devices. PacketVideo's innovative solutions catered primarily to mobile handset manufacturers and wireless carriers, aiming to revolutionize how users consumed video content on the go.

Notable for its pioneering technology in mobile video, PacketVideo attracted significant attention from industry leaders and investors. The company was eventually acquired by Lynx Technology, which continued to build on its legacy of multimedia software innovation. PacketVideo's contributions significantly impacted the mobile video landscape, setting the stage for future advancements in wireless multimedia technology.

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PacketVideo - Quick Facts

Who are PacketVideo's competitors?

Companies similar to PacketVideo include ParkerVision, Mobideos, Mobile Motion and Sky MobileMedia.

When was PacketVideo founded?

PacketVideo was founded in 1998.

Where is PacketVideo's headquarters located?

PacketVideo's headquarters is located in San Diego, CA, US.

When was PacketVideo's last funding round?

PacketVideo's most recent funding round was for $60M (USD) in December 2013.

How much has PacketVideo raised to-date?

As of Dec 16, 2013, PacketVideo has raised a total of $243M (USD).

PacketVideo - Classification

Technology
  • Wireless
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Revenue
  • Licensing
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Multimedia
  • Software
Tags
  • Mobile
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 1820Reproduction of recorded media
  • 5820Software publishing
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NAICS
  • 334600Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334610Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions