LiveU

Live IP-video Solutions for Broadcasters, Sports Organizations and Public Safety.

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired by Carlyle Group
Acquired Kefar Sava Founded 2006
Total raised
$50.0M
Last: Series D 2012-11
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2006
Headcount
394
HQ
Kefar Sava
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

LiveU specializes in live video streaming and broadcasting solutions, offering technology that enables high-quality live video transmission from virtually any location. Their products are widely used by broadcasters, sports organizations, and other industries to stream live video to TV, mobile, online platforms, and social media.

LiveU's product range includes portable field units, such as the LU800, which supports multi-camera transmission from up to four full-HD cameras. These solutions are designed for complex live productions and allow users to capture and broadcast video in real-time. The company also provides cloud-based services like LiveU Studio, a platform for efficient live content production and distribution.

At the core of LiveU's technology is the proprietary LRT™ (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol, ensuring reliability over cellular and other IP networks. LiveU’s solutions are used in applications such as news broadcasting, sports coverage, public safety, and live events.

Funding history · 4 rounds · $50.0M total

2012-11
Series D $27.0M
2010-11
Series C $11.0M
2008-06
Series B $9.0M
2007-01
Series A $3.0M

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Communications
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityMedia & EntertainmentContent ProductionStreamingSports
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

public-safetynewsvideo-contentbroadcastingvideostreamingbandwidthcontent-distributiontelecommunicationcontent-providersvideo-platformpublishersbroadcastersreal-timesports-tech