Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Oct 2017

Total raised

$8.5M

Investors

8

About Zype

Zype Inc.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, US, Zype Inc. provides a platform for video content management and delivery. The company was acquired by Backlight in April 2022, although specific financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. Chris Bassolino is the founder of Zype, while Ed Laczynski serves as the CEO.Zype offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based video content management solutions that enable businesses to manage, deliver, and monetize video content efficiently. Core offerings include the Zype Streaming Platform, which facilitates seamless video streaming, encoding, and content delivery through an API-centric architecture. The company’s services cater to various end-use cases such as video content management, live streaming, linear channel creation, and the development of video applications for OTT platforms.Zype generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and partnerships with businesses that require advanced video management and distribution capabilities. It provides its clients with tiered pricing plans tailored to different service levels, which include flagship products such as the Zype Streaming Platform and Zype Apps Creator. These plans encompass options for various features, including analytics, custom workflows, and integration with existing technologies.Looking ahead, Zype Inc. plans to expand its product offerings and geographic presence. The company is focused on launching new video management features and enhancing its existing platform functionality. Zype aims to penetrate new markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2023.

Who invested in Zype

8 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Oct 12, 2017

    Amount

    $4.9M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Mar 1, 2017

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Aug 2, 2016

    Amount

    $2M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Oct 27, 2015

    Amount

    $1.6M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Zype

Who invested in Zype?

Zype has 8 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Zype raised?

Zype has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Zype last raise money?

Zype's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Oct 2017.

What does Zype do?

Zype is a software company.

Where is Zype headquartered?

Zype is headquartered in New York, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Zype?

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