New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in the United States, India and China. It makes investments across technology and healthcare startups at multiple stages, from seed to growth, including software, cloud, data, internet services, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and enterprise technology, as well as healthcare information technology, life sciences, medical devices, and biopharma. It also considers energy technology and infrastructure opportunities, such as solar, batteries and smart grids. The firm pursues a global approach, with activity in the United States, Asia and other regions, and supports companies through rounds of financing ranging from small to sizable investments as they scale. NEA focuses on building portfolios in software, IT services, consumer technology, and healthcare technology, backing ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors and geographies.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

James Buxton MD

Principal

Past deals in Video Streaming

Kiswe

Venture Round in 2021
Kiswe specializes in enhancing live event viewing by connecting at-home audiences with in-venue fans through interactive video experiences. Its cloud-based Kiswe Studio transforms professional event production and broadcasting. Serving global broadcasters, sports leagues, and music labels like Big Hit Entertainment (BTS), NBA, Globo, MLS, PGA Tour, and Turner Sports.

Uhana

Venture Round in 2020
Uhana, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing mobile network operations through advanced AI solutions. It specializes in developing a cloud-native software platform that processes large volumes of telemetry data from existing network elements and applications. By leveraging real-time data analytics and machine learning, Uhana's platform provides predictive guidance and network layer control, significantly improving the quality of experience for demanding applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and connected vehicles. The company's innovative approach allows it to deliver benefits to both over-the-top applications and network providers without requiring integrated telemetry or control from either layer. Uhana operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. and commercializes research from Stanford University, positioning itself at the forefront of network AI technology.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2019
Luminary Media, LLC is an audio entertainment subscription service that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to creating a curated platform where listeners can search for and enjoy a diverse range of podcasts and original shows from various creators, including podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. With a mission to inform, educate, and entertain, Luminary Media aims to foster a vibrant podcast ecosystem that connects listeners with creators through an elegantly designed interface and innovative features. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2018
Luminary Media, LLC is an audio entertainment subscription service that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to creating a curated platform where listeners can search for and enjoy a diverse range of podcasts and original shows from various creators, including podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. With a mission to inform, educate, and entertain, Luminary Media aims to foster a vibrant podcast ecosystem that connects listeners with creators through an elegantly designed interface and innovative features. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

SnagFilms

Venture Round in 2018
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.

Conviva

Venture Round in 2017
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

Traction

Series A in 2016
Traction Labs Inc. is a content distribution technology company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2013, it specializes in live streaming video and operates a digital marketing platform that connects brands and publishers with engaged audiences. The company's proprietary technology enables the distribution of various types of content, including live video, 360° video, and sponsored content, while facilitating real-time performance adjustments. Traction Labs focuses on maximizing the effectiveness of live stream campaigns through authentic audience engagement and global distribution across influential social creators and relevant publishers. Its clientele includes prominent Fortune 100 companies such as Dove, Yahoo!, and Campbell's. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, having been a finalist at TechCrunch Disrupt and attracting investment from leading venture firms.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2016
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

SnagFilms

Venture Round in 2016
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.

Uhana

Series A in 2016
Uhana, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing mobile network operations through advanced AI solutions. It specializes in developing a cloud-native software platform that processes large volumes of telemetry data from existing network elements and applications. By leveraging real-time data analytics and machine learning, Uhana's platform provides predictive guidance and network layer control, significantly improving the quality of experience for demanding applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and connected vehicles. The company's innovative approach allows it to deliver benefits to both over-the-top applications and network providers without requiring integrated telemetry or control from either layer. Uhana operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. and commercializes research from Stanford University, positioning itself at the forefront of network AI technology.

mNectar

Series A in 2014
mNectar, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile advertising and application streaming. Founded in 2012, mNectar has developed a platform that allows advertisers to effectively reach and convert mobile users into customers. The platform features a range of tools, including screenshots, sliders, user reviews, and store ratings, which enhance the advertising experience for iOS and Android apps. As a pioneer in mobile application streaming, mNectar has introduced a solution that enables consumers to instantly play and interact with mobile applications without the need for downloads. This innovative approach simplifies user engagement and enhances discovery, ultimately benefiting both advertisers and mobile content publishers.

Philo

Series A in 2013
Philo is a streaming service that focuses on providing an entertainment-centric experience, offering a wide range of channels, networks, and shows for general media consumption. Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, the company began by targeting the college market and has since evolved into a comprehensive platform for next-generation TV viewing. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Philo allows users to access live streaming of cable channels and major broadcasts. Its features include the ability to pause live channels, enabling viewers to enjoy prime-time television, live news, sports, and entertainment on various devices, including smartphones and computers.

Videology

Series D in 2013
Videology is a digital media advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for connecting advertisers with consumers. The company develops software that enables converged and addressable advertising across both television and digital video platforms. By utilizing consumer data and advanced ad decisioning, Videology optimizes the performance of video and display advertising campaigns, ensuring that advertisements reach the most relevant audiences. Its advertising technology continually analyzes media and audience data to enhance forecasting and demand estimation, bringing the efficiencies of programmatic advertising into the traditional TV and premium video landscape. Through its offerings, Videology aims to create a more meaningful web experience for consumers while increasing accountability for advertisers.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2013
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

SnagFilms

Venture Round in 2013
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.

Koozoo

Seed Round in 2012
Koozoo Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform that broadcasts live video feeds from public places worldwide. This platform is powered by a network of continuously broadcasting smartphone cameras, crowd-sourced from users. Koozoo aims to make real-time views of public spaces easily accessible to everyone. The company has received backing from investors such as New Enterprise Associates and Tugboat Ventures.

Sportsrocket

Venture Round in 2012
Sportsrocket, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing video content in the sports media sector. Founded in 2010, Sportsrocket offers an integrated solution for the production, distribution, management, and monetization of sports media across various platforms. The company collaborates with prominent leagues, publishers, and rights-holders, such as Major League Soccer, the PGA Tour, Scout Media, and AS Roma, to create customized over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Sportsrocket gives sports fans access to live games, events, highlights, and shows, utilizing a proprietary sports media operating system that enhances user engagement and content delivery.

Conviva

Series D in 2012
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

SnagFilms

Venture Round in 2012
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.

ViewLift

Debt Financing in 2012
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

Philo

Venture Round in 2011
Philo is a streaming service that focuses on providing an entertainment-centric experience, offering a wide range of channels, networks, and shows for general media consumption. Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, the company began by targeting the college market and has since evolved into a comprehensive platform for next-generation TV viewing. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Philo allows users to access live streaming of cable channels and major broadcasts. Its features include the ability to pause live channels, enabling viewers to enjoy prime-time television, live news, sports, and entertainment on various devices, including smartphones and computers.

Videology

Series C in 2011
Videology is a digital media advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for connecting advertisers with consumers. The company develops software that enables converged and addressable advertising across both television and digital video platforms. By utilizing consumer data and advanced ad decisioning, Videology optimizes the performance of video and display advertising campaigns, ensuring that advertisements reach the most relevant audiences. Its advertising technology continually analyzes media and audience data to enhance forecasting and demand estimation, bringing the efficiencies of programmatic advertising into the traditional TV and premium video landscape. Through its offerings, Videology aims to create a more meaningful web experience for consumers while increasing accountability for advertisers.

SnagFilms

Venture Round in 2011
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2011
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

Conviva

Series C in 2010
Conviva, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in optimizing the over-the-top (OTT) video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Conviva offers an intelligent control platform that enhances video quality and viewer engagement across various devices. Its solutions include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for better business insights, and Conviva Precision, which provides real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like experience. The platform processes nearly 3 trillion streaming data events daily, supporting over 500 million unique viewers and 200 billion streams annually. Conviva serves a wide range of clients, including major brands in entertainment and sports, enabling them to understand viewing trends, retain subscribers, and deliver personalized experiences. The company has also established strategic partnerships to further enhance its offerings in the competitive streaming landscape.

Videology

Series A in 2008
Videology is a digital media advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for connecting advertisers with consumers. The company develops software that enables converged and addressable advertising across both television and digital video platforms. By utilizing consumer data and advanced ad decisioning, Videology optimizes the performance of video and display advertising campaigns, ensuring that advertisements reach the most relevant audiences. Its advertising technology continually analyzes media and audience data to enhance forecasting and demand estimation, bringing the efficiencies of programmatic advertising into the traditional TV and premium video landscape. Through its offerings, Videology aims to create a more meaningful web experience for consumers while increasing accountability for advertisers.

Rinera Networks

Series A in 2007
Rinera Networks is a professional in internet video distribution. It is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Fan TV

Venture Round in 2007
Fan TV is an entertainment discovery engine that allows people to find, watch, and share movies and TV shows on iOS, the web, and soon on TV. The company is backed by the investors behind [TiVo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tivo), [Netflix](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/netflix), and [Sonos](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sonos).It is working with leading pay TV providers to roll out the device in support of their IPTV transition, and it has completed a trial with [Cox Communications](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cox-communications) , the 3rd largest cable company in the U.S. The Fan TV set-top box was unveiled at D: All Things Digital in May 2013. The Fan TV set-top box combines TV, DVR, video-on-demand, and streaming services into one device with a touch remote, which is named as ""the home entertainment god box” by [Time Magazine](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/time-magazine). Fan TV was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, C.A.

Xfire

Series D in 2005
Xfire is a digital platform focused on gaming and wider pop culture, delivering news, guides, analysis, and entertainment coverage for core gamers. The service combines social gaming features with group voice chat, messaging, in-game screen sharing, and live-streaming, enabling users to connect and participate in a virtual ecosystem that includes a currency system and competitive play services. Founded in 2003, Xfire was acquired by Viacom in 2008 and later spun out by a private team in 2010, followed by a refreshed desktop and in-game client and the launch of Battleground, a competitive gaming service with modes such as Instant Action, Challenges, and Tournaments. The platform aims to serve a broad audience across gaming, film, and television, providing a unified space for social interaction, content, and competitive play.

Xfire

Series C in 2004
Xfire is a digital platform focused on gaming and wider pop culture, delivering news, guides, analysis, and entertainment coverage for core gamers. The service combines social gaming features with group voice chat, messaging, in-game screen sharing, and live-streaming, enabling users to connect and participate in a virtual ecosystem that includes a currency system and competitive play services. Founded in 2003, Xfire was acquired by Viacom in 2008 and later spun out by a private team in 2010, followed by a refreshed desktop and in-game client and the launch of Battleground, a competitive gaming service with modes such as Instant Action, Challenges, and Tournaments. The platform aims to serve a broad audience across gaming, film, and television, providing a unified space for social interaction, content, and competitive play.

WebEx

Venture Round in 2000
Webex, a subsidiary of Cisco, specializes in on-demand applications for collaborative business activities. The company offers tools for online meetings, web conferencing, and videoconferencing, catering to teams of various sizes. Its services enhance business processes such as sales and training through effective remote interactions, supporting both internal and external collaboration. Webex applications are delivered over the Webex MediaTone Network, which ensures secure and reliable access. In addition to core conferencing solutions, Webex provides integrated audio and video services using standard devices, as well as additional management services that include asset management, software distribution, patch management, virus protection, and backup management.

WebEx

Series C in 1999
Webex, a subsidiary of Cisco, specializes in on-demand applications for collaborative business activities. The company offers tools for online meetings, web conferencing, and videoconferencing, catering to teams of various sizes. Its services enhance business processes such as sales and training through effective remote interactions, supporting both internal and external collaboration. Webex applications are delivered over the Webex MediaTone Network, which ensures secure and reliable access. In addition to core conferencing solutions, Webex provides integrated audio and video services using standard devices, as well as additional management services that include asset management, software distribution, patch management, virus protection, and backup management.

InSoft

Venture Round in 1995
InSoft is a provider of collaborative computing, desktop conferencing, and distributed digital video development tools and applications. The company has been called a pioneer in the desktop videoconferencing market and is credited with developing Internet media streaming and VoIP/collaborative software applications that would later be developed into NetscapeConference and NetscapeMedia Server.
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