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.

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When was JW Player founded?

JW Player was founded in 2007.
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What is JW Player funding to date?

JW Player has raised $125.13MM to date.

Who are JW Player’s major investors?

Greycroft

JW Player Funding Rounds and Valuation

Funding History Chart
Funding Round Details
Funding Date Share Class Amount Raised Price per Share Post-Money Valuation Key Investors
06/24/2021 Series E $74.95MM $xx.xx $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
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
LLR Partners
01/05/2016 Series D $25.23MM $xx.xx $154.79MM Greycroft, Greenspring Associates, Cueball Capital, e.Ventures
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
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Greycroft, Greenspring Associates, Cueball Capital, e.Ventures
09/17/2014 Series C $19.68MM $xx.xx $60.84MM Greycroft, Greenspring Associates, Cueball Capital, e.Ventures
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
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Greycroft, Greenspring Associates, Cueball Capital, e.Ventures
11/05/2012 Series B $4.05MM $xx.xx $14.82MM Greycroft, Cue Ball Capital
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
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Greycroft, Cue Ball Capital
09/15/2008 Series A1 $1.22MM $xx.xx $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
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
JW Holdings
Updated on: Nov 8, 2024

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