# Mux

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mux

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.mux.com
- Total disclosed funding: $175M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 16, 2021)
- Investors on record: 16

## About

Mux, Inc. is a US-based technology company specializing in video streaming APIs that simplify live and on-demand video delivery for developers and businesses.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Mux, Inc. offers solutions for video streaming and analytics. The company was co-founded by Adam Brown, Jon Dahl, Matthew McClure, and Steve Heffernan. It has successfully closed a total of 7 funding deals, with the latest being a Series D round in April 2021, securing USD 105.00 mn led by Coatue Management, alongside Accel and Andreessen Horowitz. The current company valuation post-funding is USD 1.44 bn.Mux provides a comprehensive suite of video streaming APIs and infrastructure designed to address the complexities of live and on-demand video delivery. Their core offerings include the Mux Video API, Mux Data, and Mux Player, which together enable developers to create customized video experiences with minimal integration effort. The Mux Video API facilitates the uploading, encoding, and streaming of video content, while Mux Data offers real-time analytics to enhance user engagement and improve streaming quality. Mux Player simplifies the playback of video content across various platforms, ensuring a seamless experience for end users. The company targets a diverse client base that includes businesses across industries such as media, fitness, and technology, enabling them to launch video features quickly and scale to large audiences. Mux’s services are marketed globally, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia.Mux generates revenue through a transactional model that primarily involves pay-as-you-go pricing for their video streaming services. Clients engage with Mux by utilizing their APIs based on usage metrics such as video minutes streamed and the number of API calls made. This transaction structure aligns well with both B2B and direct-to-consumer sales strategies, catering to a wide range of businesses looking to integrate video capabilities into their applications. The company's flagship services, including the Mux Video API and Mux Data, are designed to provide cost-effective solutions that allow clients to manage their video infrastructure without significant upfront investment. Specific pricing plans are structured around the volume of usage, ensuring that businesses can scale their video needs in accordance with their growth while optimizing costs.In April 2021, Mux, Inc. raised USD 105.00 mn in Series D funding to accelerate hiring and enhance its platform. The company is focusing on expanding its product offerings, particularly in developing new features within its video streaming APIs to meet evolving client needs. Geographically, Mux aims to broaden its market presence in Asia and Europe by the end of 2022, leveraging the latest funding to fuel these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 16, 2021, $105M — Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Cobalt Capital, HubSpot Ventures
- Series C, Jul 20, 2020, $37M — Accel, Cobalt & Co, Andreessen Horowitz
- Series B, Apr 1, 2019, $18M — Accel, TPG, Y Combinator
- Series A, Dec 27, 2016, $12M — Accel, Y Combinator, Advancit Capital, Susa Ventures
- Seed, Aug 31, 2016, $2.8M — SV Angel, Lowercase Capital, Y Combinator, Advancit Capital, Susa Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Heavybit
- Seed, Nov 1, 2015, $0.1M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Lowercase Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lowercase-capital) — Seed
- Advancit Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advancit-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Susa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/susa-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Seed
- Pathbreaker Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pathbreaker-ventures) — Seed
- Heavybit (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/heavybit) — Seed
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- TPG (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tpg) — Series B
- Cobalt & Co (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cobalt-co) — Series C
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Series C, Series D
- Coatue Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coatue-management) — Series D
- Dragoneer Investment Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dragoneer-investment-group) — Series D
- Cobalt Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cobalt-capital) — Series D
- HubSpot Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hubspot-ventures) — Series D