DCM Ventures

DCM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo. Established in 1996 as Doll Capital Management, the firm focuses on software, consumer and digital media, mobile, communications, and related technology sectors, investing in early-stage companies and growth opportunities across the United States, China, and Japan. DCM Ventures backs portfolio companies in consumer, enterprise, health tech, fintech, and deep tech, offering hands-on operational guidance and access to a broad network of business and financial resources. The firm emphasizes the discipline of its partners, each with extensive investing and operational experience in building hyper-growth startups into large-scale businesses. Across ten funds totaling roughly $4.0 billion, DCM has made investments in more than 400 technology companies, supporting entrepreneurs as they scale and commercialize innovative technologies worldwide.

Ibrahim AlSuwaidi

Investor

Nan Bai

Principal

David Chao

Co-Founder and General Partner

Binghao Cheng

Venture Partner

Kenichiro Hara

Principal

Past deals in Video Streaming

FloSports

Series C in 2019
FloSports is a media company specializing in live streaming and original content for niche sports communities. It offers subscription-based access to premier events, original programming, and weekly shows, connecting fans worldwide.

Kuaishou Technology

Series E in 2018
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

every

Series C in 2017
Founded in 2015, every, Inc. is a Japanese company that produces and distributes online videos across various platforms. These include DELISH KITCHEN for food recipes, KALOS for beauty and fashion, MAMADAYS for family-oriented content, and TIMELINE for entertainment. The company also offers advertising services on its platforms.

Caavo

Series B in 2017
Caavo designs and markets consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, it positions itself as an entertainment-focused hardware and software company that unites all television content into a single, voice-controlled experience. Its platform lets users access linear TV, streaming services, and web content through a unified interface using voice or a single remote.

Theta Network

Venture Round in 2017
Theta Network, developed by Theta Labs, is a decentralized video delivery platform that leverages blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to incentivize users to share their excess bandwidth for relaying video streams. This peer-to-peer network operates on top of existing streaming applications and networks, enabling low-latency live content streaming from platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter. By rewarding users for their contribution, Theta Network reduces content delivery costs and drives incremental revenues for video platforms. The company, based in Cupertino, California, has attracted strategic investments from prominent corporations and venture capital firms.

VeeR (Velocious)

Series A in 2017
VeeR, also known as Velocious Technologies, Inc., is a company that specializes in the development of a virtual reality video sharing mobile application. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, China, VeeR offers a platform that equips users with the necessary tools and support to create and share VR videos. The application fosters an active community of VR video creators and audiences worldwide, utilizing a combination of social-following features and algorithm-based recommendations to present users with high-quality content tailored to their interests.

Kuaishou Technology

Series D in 2017
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

Caavo

Series A in 2017
Caavo designs and markets consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, it positions itself as an entertainment-focused hardware and software company that unites all television content into a single, voice-controlled experience. Its platform lets users access linear TV, streaming services, and web content through a unified interface using voice or a single remote.

FloSports

Series B in 2016
FloSports is a media company specializing in live streaming and original content for niche sports communities. It offers subscription-based access to premier events, original programming, and weekly shows, connecting fans worldwide.

VeeR (Velocious)

Seed Round in 2016
VeeR, also known as Velocious Technologies, Inc., is a company that specializes in the development of a virtual reality video sharing mobile application. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, China, VeeR offers a platform that equips users with the necessary tools and support to create and share VR videos. The application fosters an active community of VR video creators and audiences worldwide, utilizing a combination of social-following features and algorithm-based recommendations to present users with high-quality content tailored to their interests.

fuboTV

Series A in 2015
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.

Kuaishou Technology

Series C in 2015
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Blued

Series B in 2014
Blued is a mobile-based social networking application tailored for the LGBTQ community, particularly focused on connecting gay men. Founded in 2011, the app enables users to share photos, engage in live streaming, and chat with local individuals, as well as join groups for event planning. The platform aims to provide straightforward and efficient social services, fostering a sense of community among its users. With a team comprised of experienced professionals from notable internet companies, Blued has developed a space where members of the gay community can interact and form connections.

Kuaishou Technology

Series B in 2014
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.

Chosen

Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

1 Mainstream

Venture Round in 2012
1 Mainstream, based in Cupertino, California, is a digital television distribution company that specializes in delivering high-definition video services across various connected devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, tablets, and streaming platforms. The company offers an automated platform that enables content owners to create, distribute, and monetize native applications efficiently. Leading broadcasters and operators utilize 1 Mainstream's services to streamline the processes of content delivery and protection, allowing for rapid deployment of linear and on-demand video content. By simplifying the technical complexities associated with digital distribution, 1 Mainstream aims to enhance the viewing experience for consumers while providing robust solutions for content providers.

Ustream

Funding Round in 2011
Ustream is a company that specializes in providing a live interactive broadcast platform. Founded in 2007 by John Ham, Brad Hunstable, and Gyula Feher, Ustream enables users to view and broadcast a variety of content, including sporting events, political gatherings, concerts, conferences, talk shows, and personal milestones. The company offers advertising solutions, digital campaign services, and production support for events. Additionally, Ustream provides streaming capabilities for mobile devices, connected TVs, and other devices. Notable clients include Cisco, Sony, Discovery Communications, Georgetown University, and Samsung. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ustream also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Budapest.

MediaShare

Series A in 2011
MediaShare Ltd is a Chinese media company based in Shanghai that specializes in online advertising, particularly within the video sharing sector. The company provides video advertising network services by integrating advertising resources across various online platforms, including portal sites, video websites, and mobile internet applications. MediaShare employs a professional advertising system known as AdShare to streamline its services, enabling effective advertising solutions for clients. By focusing on the integration of multiple media channels, MediaShare aims to optimize the reach and impact of its advertising efforts in China’s digital landscape.

Ustream

Series A in 2008
Ustream is a company that specializes in providing a live interactive broadcast platform. Founded in 2007 by John Ham, Brad Hunstable, and Gyula Feher, Ustream enables users to view and broadcast a variety of content, including sporting events, political gatherings, concerts, conferences, talk shows, and personal milestones. The company offers advertising solutions, digital campaign services, and production support for events. Additionally, Ustream provides streaming capabilities for mobile devices, connected TVs, and other devices. Notable clients include Cisco, Sony, Discovery Communications, Georgetown University, and Samsung. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ustream also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Budapest.

PANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Series B in 2007
PANDORATV Co., Ltd is a prominent player in the Korean video industry, established in October 2004. The company operates a user-generated content video portal that offers both video-on-demand and live streaming services, catering to a global audience. PANDORATV distinguishes itself by providing users with unlimited upload size and storage, along with a personalized broadcasting station that allows individuals to create their own channels. The platform features an open API for seamless integration with standard video services and includes an international search function to connect users with related videos worldwide. In 2008, PANDORATV expanded its offerings by launching a global service aimed at international users and has plans to enhance its video services across various devices and platforms, including IPTV and mobile devices. The company has garnered significant investment from prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists and has received accolades such as the Red Herring Asia 100 and Red Herring Global 100 awards.

PANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Series A in 2006
PANDORATV Co., Ltd is a prominent player in the Korean video industry, established in October 2004. The company operates a user-generated content video portal that offers both video-on-demand and live streaming services, catering to a global audience. PANDORATV distinguishes itself by providing users with unlimited upload size and storage, along with a personalized broadcasting station that allows individuals to create their own channels. The platform features an open API for seamless integration with standard video services and includes an international search function to connect users with related videos worldwide. In 2008, PANDORATV expanded its offerings by launching a global service aimed at international users and has plans to enhance its video services across various devices and platforms, including IPTV and mobile devices. The company has garnered significant investment from prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists and has received accolades such as the Red Herring Asia 100 and Red Herring Global 100 awards.

Sling Media

Series B in 2006
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Sling Media

Series A in 2005
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Arroyo Video Solutions

Series B in 2005
Arroyo Video Solutions is a video on demand company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative video platforms. These platforms enable operators to deliver a range of video applications effectively. The company was acquired by Cisco Systems on August 21, 2006, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the video services market. Arroyo Video Solutions plays a significant role in streamlining the delivery of video content, catering to the growing demand for on-demand media services.

Sling Media

Series A in 2004
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Arroyo Video Solutions

Series A in 2004
Arroyo Video Solutions is a video on demand company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative video platforms. These platforms enable operators to deliver a range of video applications effectively. The company was acquired by Cisco Systems on August 21, 2006, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the video services market. Arroyo Video Solutions plays a significant role in streamlining the delivery of video content, catering to the growing demand for on-demand media services.

NextNet Wireless

Series B in 2000
NextNet Wireless is a developer of broadband wireless access systems, specializing in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) technology. The company has created a plug-and-play broadband wireless access system that enables carriers to enhance their wireless networks. Utilizing Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), NextNet's system delivers IP-compatible broadband applications, including voice over IP (VoIP) and video streaming. By focusing on innovative wireless solutions, NextNet Wireless aims to meet the growing demand for reliable and high-speed internet connectivity.

NextNet Wireless

Series A in 1998
NextNet Wireless is a developer of broadband wireless access systems, specializing in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) technology. The company has created a plug-and-play broadband wireless access system that enables carriers to enhance their wireless networks. Utilizing Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), NextNet's system delivers IP-compatible broadband applications, including voice over IP (VoIP) and video streaming. By focusing on innovative wireless solutions, NextNet Wireless aims to meet the growing demand for reliable and high-speed internet connectivity.
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