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JW Player

JW Player IPO

$301.45MM
Series E Valuation, Jun 2021
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JW Player IPO date and status

2007
Founded
Oct 2024
LBO Announced

Company details

JW Player is a developer of a video software and data insights platform that aims to give customers independence and control in today’s Digital Video Economy. With a mission to streamline video content and help creators monetize their videos, the company includes features such as VOD streaming, CTV apps, analytics, and identity management. JW Player was founded by Adam Fawer, Brian Rifkin, Dave Otten, and Jeroen Wijering in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
Founded
2007
Headquarters
New York, NY, United States
Founders
Brian Rifkin, Dave Otten, David Kashak, Jeroen Wijering, Oren Stern
Forge Price 1
Price not yet available
Market Activity 2
Limited
Last Matched Price
Post-Money Valuation 3
$301.45MM
Total Funding
$125.13MM
Last Funding Round
Series E

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Is JW Player a publicly traded company?

JW Player is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will JW Player go IPO?

JW Player has not yet filed for an IPO. However, it’s important to note that IPOs are not the sole avenue for a private company to transition to public trading. Private companies can also go public through alternative methods such as but limited to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), direct listings, or mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2025.

What is JW Player’s IPO price?

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When was JW Player founded?

JW Player was founded in 2007.

What is JW Player funding to date?

JW Player has raised $125.13MM to date.

JW Player major investors

Greycroft

JW Player pre-IPO valuation and funding rounds

Funding history chart
Funding round and deals details
Funding Date Round Amount Raised Price per Share Post-Money Valuation 3 Key Investors
06/24/2021 Series E $74.95MM $5.19 $301.45MM Llr Partners
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
14,429,944
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Llr Partners
01/05/2016 Series D $25.23MM $3.87 $154.79MM Cueball Capital, E.Ventures, Greenspring Associates, Greycroft
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
6,511,402
Liquidation Pref Order
2
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Cueball Capital, E.Ventures, Greenspring Associates, Greycroft
09/17/2014 Series C $19.68MM $1.88 $60.84MM Cueball Capital, E.Ventures, Greenspring Associates, Greycroft
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
10,488,985
Liquidation Pref Order
3
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Cueball Capital, E.Ventures, Greenspring Associates, Greycroft
11/05/2012 Series B $4.05MM $0.83 $14.82MM Cue Ball Capital, Greycroft
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
4,898,996
Liquidation Pref Order
4
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Cue Ball Capital, Greycroft
09/15/2008 Series A1 $1.22MM $0.30 $4.07MM Jw Holdings
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
4,066,783
Liquidation Pref Order
4
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
--
Key Investors
Jw Holdings

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Sector: Enterprise Software
Subsector: Sales & Marketing / Adtech
Trade Metrics Last Funding Round
Company Forge Price Last Matched Round Post-Money Valuation 3 Price Per Share Amount Raised
CohesityCohesity$15.67 +$0.01 (0.06%)$ xx.xxSeries H-1$4.69B$15.66$27.5MM
Liftoff MobileLiftoff MobileNot available$ xx.xxNot available------
DeelDeelNot available$ xx.xxSeries E$17.3B$38.92$300MM
GenesysGenesysNot available$ xx.xxNot available------
EnvoyEnvoyNot available$ xx.xxSeries C$1.4B$3.14$111MM
4C4CNot available$ xx.xxNot available------

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Anduril Anduril $105.00 -$0.53 (0.50%)High $xxx.xx
Databricks Databricks $197.72 +$0.06 (0.03%)High $xxx.xx

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Anthropic Anthropic $259.14 -$13.84 (5.07%)High $xxx.xx
OpenAI OpenAI $723.12 +$0.12 (0.02%)High $xxx.xx
Anduril Anduril $105.00 -$0.53 (0.50%)High $xxx.xx
Databricks Databricks $197.72 +$0.06 (0.03%)High $xxx.xx
SambaNova Systems SambaNova Systems $14.74 -$1.36 (8.45%)Medium $xxx.xx

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