Wibbitz

Video Creation Platform

Business Software
Acquired (Inactive) by Vimeo on Oct 2021 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2011
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Total raised
$30.8M
Last: Undisclosed 2019-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headcount
30
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Business Software

About

Wibbitz is an automated video creation company. Its platform leverages patented AI technology to simplify video production processes, helping content creators produce videos for every platform and channel. Wibbitz gives creators access to personalized video templates, editing tools, a team of in-house experts, and millions of licensed photos, videos, and soundtracks. The company supports video creation for more than 600 customers including Bloomberg, Reuters, Cond Nast, Bertelsmann, S&P Global, McCann, TripAdvisor, and Birchbox. Wibbitz has been recognized by the Mobile World Congress Global Mobile Awards, the Digiday Video Awards, and the Global Biggies Awards. The company was also listed as one of Calcalist's top 50 most-promising start-ups and named a cool vendor in "Cool Vendors in Consumer Mobile Applications, 2015" by the Gartner Research Group.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $30.8M total

2019-09
Undisclosed Undisclosed
2017-10
Series C $20.0M
2015-05
Series B $8.0M
2012-06
Series A $2.3M
2011-09
Seed $500K

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is the current status of Wibbitz?
Wibbitz is currently inactive, having been acquired by Vimeo in October 2021.
When was Wibbitz founded and where is its headquarters located?
Wibbitz was founded in July 2011 and its headquarters is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
What was Wibbitz's total funding amount before its acquisition?
Wibbitz raised a total of $30.8 million USD across multiple funding rounds.
Which companies were among Wibbitz's customers?
Wibbitz supported over 600 customers, including Bloomberg, Reuters, Condé Nast, Bertelsmann, S&P Global, McCann, TripAdvisor, and Birchbox.
When did Wibbitz raise its Series C funding round and who were some of the investors?
Wibbitz raised a Series C round of $20 million USD in October 2017. Investors included TF1 and The Weather Channel, among others. For a full list of investors, please refer to startupim.
What new products did Wibbitz launch in January 2020?
In January 2020, Wibbitz launched Studio and WAVI to address brand demand for enterprise-class video creation and automation.
Which company did Wibbitz partner with in June 2018?
In June 2018, Wibbitz partnered with the online tourism company TripAdvisor.
What recognition did Wibbitz receive from Gartner Research Group in 2015?
Wibbitz was named a cool vendor in "Cool Vendors in Consumer Mobile Applications, 2015" by the Gartner Research Group.
What was the employee count for Wibbitz?
Wibbitz had approximately 30 employees.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareSales & Marketing SolutionsAdvertising PlatformsMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Distribution
Technologies
Artificial IntelligenceNatural Language Processing
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesLegal ServicesMedia & EntertainmentPublishing
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

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