Overview
Proximity Works builds production AI systems for large sports, media, and entertainment platforms. The company engineers and deploys AI solutions that operate in real-world, high-traffic settings—across 200+ countries—over six years of production experience. Its products are production-grade AI systems designed to run safely and efficiently within demanding consumer-facing platforms. The core work involves taking AI models from development to live operation, integrating them into existing tech stacks, monitoring performance, and ensuring reliability at scale. What sets Proximity Works apart is its focus on long-term, production-ready implementations for large platforms rather than just research or pilots, demonstrated by years of live use and a global reach. The company's goal is to help large media, sports, and entertainment platforms leverage AI at scale to improve experiences, automate workflows, and deliver reliable, scalable AI-driven capabilities to audiences worldwide.
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What believers are saying
- IBM showcased Proximity Works on November 10, 2026, boosting enterprise credibility.
- A 2026 job post targets Fire TV subscriptions and payments work.
- APPS Run The World pegged Proximity Works revenue at $10.0 million in 2024.
What critics are saying
- APPS Run The World lists only about 101 employees, limiting delivery capacity.
- Business Insider reported roughly 45 employees in 2026, signaling a tiny bench.
- Loss of the sports-platform or OTT anchor client would crush revenue overnight.
What makes Proximity Works unique
- Proximity Works builds AI infrastructure for live sports, media, and entertainment.
- IBM selected Proximity Works for the November 2026 Web Summit Lisbon startup challenge.
- The firm claims deployments at the world’s largest sports platform and second-largest OTT platforms.
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