Giraffic Technologies

Adaptive Video Acceleration Solution

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired by Roku
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2008
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$4.0M
Last: 2013-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
2
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

Giraffic Technologies is a market leader in client-side multimedia software acceleration. The company's mission is to help device manufacturers and OTT content providers overcome internet congestion challenges in order to provide their customers with an enjoyable, engaging user experience when viewing their favorite online content.

Giraffic's adaptive video acceleration aims to make Netflix as reliable as cable by delivering a true HD/4K experience free from buffering pauses or inconsistent resolution in almost all networking conditions. Giraffic has been proven to accelerate streaming by three times on average, reduce rebuffering by 10 times, and boost download speeds by five times.

Deemed a game changer for smart TV platforms by Digital Trends and selected by industry leaders such as Samsung for its high-performing, easy-to-integrate solution, Giraffic has had its technology deployed on over 50 million consumer devices in more than 100 countries.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $4.0M total

Q&A

What is Giraffic Technologies' primary business?
Giraffic Technologies is a market leader in client-side multimedia software acceleration, providing adaptive video acceleration solutions to help device manufacturers and OTT content providers overcome internet congestion challenges.
When was Giraffic Technologies founded?
Giraffic Technologies was founded in November 2008.
How many employees does Giraffic Technologies have?
Giraffic Technologies has 1-10 employees.
What is the total amount of funding Giraffic Technologies raised?
Giraffic Technologies raised a total of $4,000,000.
When was Giraffic Technologies acquired and by whom?
Giraffic Technologies was acquired by Roku in November 2019.
Who were the investors in Giraffic Technologies' first funding round?
In December 2008, Giraffic Technologies raised $2,000,000 from investors including.
Who invested in Giraffic Technologies' last funding round?
In September 2013, Giraffic Technologies raised $2,000,000 from KEC Ventures.
Where is Giraffic Technologies headquartered?
Giraffic Technologies is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Team · 1

Founder · Co-Founder & CEO
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Communications
Target customers
Media & EntertainmentStreamingCommunication ServicesWireless & MobileBroadband Networks & NGNEnterprise & Professional Services
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

streamingvideo-contenttelecommunicationottvideobandwidthbroadcastingelectronic-manufacturingcdnbroadcastingcontent-distributiontelecommunicationcontent-delivery
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External links

Websitegiraffic.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/324845

Identifiers & details

Former namesUC Networks
Founded2008-11
Employees (exact)2
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Roku on Nov 2019 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Roku 2019-11

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Patents

EPO9

Web history (Wayback)

Domaingiraffic.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains11