JW Player

JW Player

Video streaming platform with monetization tools

Overview

JW Player provides an end-to-end video platform that helps broadcasters, publishers, and other businesses stream video content at any scale. It handles encoding, hosting, delivery, and monetization, enabling clients to reach audiences across screens while increasing engagement and revenue. The platform supports seamless encoding and scalable streaming, with tools designed to grow audiences, boost engagement, and monetize video content. JW Player differentiates itself through its large, global customer base (over 10,000 companies) and its integrated set of video solutions that cover streaming, audience engagement, and monetization in one platform. The company's goal is to enable reliable video delivery, grow clients' audiences, and maximize their video revenue.

About JW Player

Simplify's Rating
Why JW Player is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Entertainment

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$170.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Reports $43.3 million revenue in 2024 with 357 employees driving scalability.
  • Powers 7,000+ brands across web, mobile, OTT, and CTV platforms.
  • Reaches 1 billion unique users enabling deep consumer insights.

What critics are saying

  • Brightcove erodes 20-30% broadcaster share via superior live streaming.
  • Connatix merger integration disrupts services alienating 7,000 clients.
  • Amazon IVS undercuts OTT pricing forcing JWX margin slashes.

What makes JW Player unique

  • JW Player merges with Connatix in 2024 forming JWX for comprehensive video tech.
  • Acquires InPlayer expanding subscription management and audience insights.
  • Pioneers HTML5 player innovations serving 10,000+ broadcasters worldwide.

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Funding

Total Funding

$170.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Series E funding typically includes additional rounds after Series D if the company needs more capital. The business is usually stable, and these rounds are typically used for further expansion or to address market challenges.
Series E Funding Comparison
Meet Average

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Company News

SVG Europe
Oct 9th, 2024
JW Player and Connatix to merge to create comprehensive video technology and monetisation platform

Video streaming and data insights platform JW Player (JWP) is merging with Connatix, forming JWP Connatix.

Advanced Television Ltd.
Oct 9th, 2024
Connatix, JW Player merge

JW Player (JWP), the video streaming and data insights platform, is merging with Connatix, the video delivery and monetisation solution, forming JWP Connatix. B

Limerick Leader
Jan 12th, 2024
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LIMERICK company StreamSport.ie have today announced an exciting new streaming partnership with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA).

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Dec 11th, 2023
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