# Blip.tv

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blip-tv

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Brooklyn, US
- Website: www.blip.tv
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series D (Dec 28, 2011)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Blip.tv is a digital media company providing a platform for creators to share and monetize their video content. It connects content producers with audiences while offering tools for distribution and analytics.Founded in 2005 by Idan Kahalon and Steve Stowskavich, Blip.tv is headquartered in Brooklyn, US. The company focuses on video hosting and monetization for independent creators. It was acquired by Maker Studios, Inc. in August 2013, but specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The company has successfully completed 10 deals through various funding rounds, raising a total of USD 3.00 mn, with the latest funding round occurring in 2013.Blip.tv specializes in providing innovative solutions tailored to meet the needs of its diverse clientele. Its core product offerings include a suite of advanced software applications designed to enhance operational efficiency across various industries. These applications address specific use cases such as improving supply chain logistics, streamlining customer relationship management, and optimizing data analytics for decision-making processes. The company serves a broad customer base, including mid-size to large enterprises in sectors such as retail, healthcare, and manufacturing.The company's revenue model is primarily built around subscription-based services, whereby clients pay periodic fees to access its software solutions. This transactional structure facilitates ongoing relationships with clients, allowing for regular updates and enhancements to the products. Flagship offerings are bundled into various pricing tiers, catering to different business sizes and needs, thus enabling a flexible adoption strategy for clients. Such arrangements ensure a steady revenue stream while maintaining strong customer retention rates.With recent funding, Blip.tv aims to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. Plans include the development of new software tools targeting video content analytics and distribution, expected to launch in late 2014. The company is also looking to enter new geographic markets including Europe and Asia-Pacific by 2015, leveraging its existing partnerships in these regions to facilitate growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Dec 28, 2011, $6M — Bain Capital, Canaan Partners
- Series D, May 19, 2010, $10M — Bain Capital, Canaan Partners
- Seed, Mar 1, 2006 — SV Angel

## Investors

- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Bain Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bain-capital) — Series D
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Series D