# Media Distillery

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/media-distillery

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website: www.mediadistillery.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 15, 2016)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Media Distillery BV specializes in AI-driven video analysis solutions that enhance viewer engagement and optimize content discoverability for broadcasters and telecom operators.Founded in 2014 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Media Distillery BV offers advanced video analysis technology. The company was co-founded by Joost de Wit and Roland Sars, with Roland currently serving as CEO. Media Distillery raised EUR 3 million in funding on January 7, 2021, and has successfully closed 3 deals to date, utilizing its innovative products in various markets across Europe, North America, and Latin America.Media Distillery specializes in advanced AI-driven video analysis solutions, providing innovative products designed to enhance viewer engagement and optimize content discoverability. Their core offerings include the Time Marker Suite™, which generates real-time time markers for television programs, creating a viewing experience akin to Video on Demand (VOD). The Preview Distillery™ enhances user interaction by automatically generating video snippets that allow viewers to quickly locate content of interest. Additionally, the Topic Distillery™ utilizes AI to improve content discoverability, thus promoting higher user satisfaction and engagement. The Context Distillery for Ads™ maximizes advertising value through contextual targeting based on actual topics viewed, ensuring that advertisements align closely with viewer interests. The company serves a diverse client base, including prominent broadcasters and telecom operators across various markets, enhancing their video services with state-of-the-art solutions.Media Distillery generates revenue primarily through B2B transactions with broadcasters, telecom operators, and OTT streaming services, leveraging subscription-based models and partnership agreements to deliver its services. The company's flagship products, including the Time Marker Suite™ and Topic Distillery™, are typically integrated into existing video platforms, allowing clients to enhance their offerings without significant upfront costs. Revenue is derived from ongoing service fees associated with these integrations, as clients pay for the value added through improved viewer experiences and increased ad revenue, thus fostering long-term relationships.Media Distillery plans to utilize the EUR 3 million raised in January 2021 to expand its product offerings and market reach. Upcoming products include enhanced versions of their existing solutions, aimed at improving user engagement further. The company is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, specifically aiming to increase its presence in Asia by the end of 2022. Through these initiatives, Media Distillery aims to solidify its position in the video analysis market and ensure sustained growth.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 15, 2016, $0.7M — Vortex Capital Partners, Peak

## Investors

- Vortex Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vortex-capital-partners) — Seed
- Peak (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/peak) — Seed