Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $50M funding round, Jun 2016
- Raised $18.2M funding round, Dec 2015
- Raised $16M funding round, May 2013
Total raised
$87.5M
Last: 2016-06
Stage
Mature
Founded
2009
Headcount
500+
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Business Software
About
Eko is a media and technology company focused on pioneering an innovative medium that enables viewers to shape stories as they unfold. The result is a streaming, interactive video experience in which viewers can actively affect narrative, live-action entertainment. Eko allows viewers to shape stories on their smartphones, tablets, and PCs, and soon on VR headsets, game consoles, smart TVs, and virtually any connected device. Brands can engage their audiences with customized, native video advertising that is organic, authentic, and 100% accessible. In October 2018 Walmart and Eko announced a partnership to create a joint venture for interactive content called W*E Interactive Ventures.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $87.5M total
2016-06
$50.0M
2013-05
2011-02
$3.3M
Q&A
- What is Eko's primary business?
- Eko is a media and technology company focused on pioneering interactive video solutions that enable viewers to shape stories as they unfold, providing a streaming, interactive video experience.
- When was Eko founded?
- Eko was founded in April 2009.
- What is the total amount of funding Eko has raised?
- Eko has raised a total of $87,450,000 USD.
- Which investors participated in Eko's June 2016 funding round?
- In June 2016, Sony Pictures Entertainment invested in Eko.
- Which investors participated in Eko's December 2015 funding round?
- In December 2015, Intel Capital and Sequoia Capital invested in Eko.
- What significant partnership did Eko announce in October 2018?
- In October 2018, Eko and Walmart announced a partnership to create a joint venture for interactive content called W*E Interactive Ventures.
- Who are the co-founders of Eko?
- The co-founders of Eko are Yoni Bloch, Barak Feldman, and Tal Zubalsky.
Team · 5
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareSales & Marketing SolutionsAdvertising Platforms
Technologies
Simulation & ImagingVirtual RealityPlatforms & InterfacesWeb
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesMarketing & SalesAdvertising
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
marketingentertainmentadvertisingvideopersonalizationbrandingvideo-contentvideo-sharinguser-experiencevideo-advertisinggamificationweb-applicationengagementcontent-distributionvirtual-realitypublishersadvertisersmonetizationcustomer-engagementcustomer-retentiondigital-storytelling
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | eko.com/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/1027016 | |
| facebook.com/helloeko/?fref=ts | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCL9ry2kpybxrWNS0kIvYcKA |
| instagram.com/ekovideo |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | Interlude |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009-4 |
| Employees (exact) | 527 |
| Offices | New York |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 1551 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | eko.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 111 |
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