Applicaster

SaaS App Development Platform

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Active
Mature Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2009
Total raised
$49.5M
Last: Series D 2020-07
Stage
Mature
Founded
2009
Headcount
44
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

Applicaster is a cloud platform for app developers in the media space, offering fast time-to-market and a rich array of features on a variety of platforms. Using Applicaster's SaaS cloud platform, broadcasters and content owners can develop and launch apps and OTT services or integrate selected engagement and interactivity features into third-party apps. Applicaster-powered apps are used by millions of viewers worldwide every day. Applicaster's customers include Fox, DirecTV, Mediaset, Viacom, ProSiebenSat.1, Televisa, Kwes, Reshet, Hot, Baby First, and Dog TV.

Funding history · 6 rounds · $49.5M total

2020-07
Series D $11.0M
2019-03
Series C $20.0M
2018-05
Series B Undisclosed
2017-11
Series B Undisclosed
2017-05
Series B $10.5M
2012-03
Series A $8.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is Applicaster's primary business?
Applicaster is a cloud platform for app developers in the media space, providing a SaaS platform for broadcasters and content owners to develop and launch apps and OTT services.
When was Applicaster founded?
Applicaster was founded in May 2009.
What was Applicaster's most recent funding round?
Applicaster completed a Series D funding round in July 2020, raising $11 million. Viola Growth was a lead investor.
Which investors participated in Applicaster's Series C funding round?
Applicaster's Series C round in March 2019 included investments from Planven Entrepreneur Ventures, Viola Growth, 83North, Pitango VC, Saban Ventures, and La Maison Partners.
How many employees does Applicaster currently have?
Applicaster has 44 employees, falling into the 11-50 employee bucket.
What is the total amount of funding Applicaster has raised to date?
Applicaster has raised a total of $49.5 million USD across all funding rounds.
What is one of Applicaster's key products?
One of Applicaster's key products is Zapp.
Which company partnered with Applicaster in February 2020 to deliver a mobile sports plugin?
In February 2020, Stats Perform partnered with Applicaster to deliver an in-depth mobile sports plugin for direct-to-consumer apps.
Which major media company launched six new channel apps using Applicaster's Zapp platform in August 2016?
In August 2016, ProSiebenSat.1 launched six new channel apps using Applicaster's Zapp platform.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Distribution
Technologies
Data StorageCloud
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesSoftware DevelopmentMobile Software Development
Business model
B2B

Highlights

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Tags

broadcastingentertainmentengagementcross-platformsocial-mediamonetizationinteractivecontent-managementuser-experienceapp-developmentottsmbenterprisesbroadcasterssaasmobile-applications