Giraffic Technologies

Giraffic developed Adaptive Video Acceleration (AVA) software to improve the performance of streaming video.

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired by Roku
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2008
Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$4.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2013-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
3
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

2013-08
A Round $2.0M
★ KEC Ventures
2008-11
Seed $2.0M
★ Nati Perry★ Reuven Agassi★ Startup Factory★ Menashe Rothschild

Headcount over time

From 26 (2016-10) to 2 (2023-06) · -24 (-92%) · 17 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
260 2016-10 2023-06

Q&A

What is Giraffic Technologies' primary business?
Giraffic Technologies developed Adaptive Video Acceleration (AVA) software to improve the performance of streaming video, aiming to provide a true HD/4K experience free from buffering.
When was Giraffic Technologies acquired and by whom?
Giraffic Technologies was acquired by Roku in November 2019.
What was the total amount of funding raised by Giraffic Technologies?
Giraffic Technologies raised a total of $4,800,000 across its funding rounds.
When was Giraffic Technologies founded?
Giraffic Technologies was founded in November 2008.
How many employees did Giraffic Technologies have at the time of its acquisition?
In November 2019, Giraffic Technologies had 10 employees.
What is the current status of Giraffic Technologies?
Giraffic Technologies is currently listed as acquired and inactive, having been closed due to its acquisition by Roku.
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)3
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by Roku on Nov 2019 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Roku 2019-11

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO9

Web history (Wayback)

Domaingiraffic.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains11

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514202662
Statusמחוסלת מרצון — CLOSED
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2008-11-13
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2023
Active charges / liens0
Registry events0
Registered addressדרויאנוב 5 תל אביב - יפו