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Seen TV

Mobile journalism and AR storytelling platform

Overview

Seen.tv enables citizen journalism through mobile and augmented reality tools. Its AR toolkits preload templates, filters, and prompts to guide storytelling on smartphones or wearable glasses, helping users plan, shoot, and publish videos, complemented by MOJO training. A network of over 40,000 contributors supports a Gen Z audience across Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, with revenue from social shows, brand AR lenses, and training services, plus market intelligence from contributors. The goal is to democratize storytelling and let people worldwide participate in local and hyperlocal journalism.

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About Seen TV

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Why Seen TV is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsVR & ARConsumer SoftwareEntertainment

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$150K

Headquarters

Cape Town, South Africa

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Seen.tv claims 8M+ subscribers and 70% American women aged 13-24.
  • Partnerships span sponsored documentaries, training, and branding, widening revenue streams.
  • Its 2026 AR toolkit and wearable-device experiments extend the product beyond social video.

What critics are saying

  • Reliance on platform algorithms leaves Seen.tv vulnerable to Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram ranking changes.
  • A 2026 LinkedIn-style pitch signals agency dependence, not durable recurring software revenue.
  • If audience growth stalls, Seen.tv becomes a services shop with fragile margins.

What makes Seen TV unique

  • Seen.tv built 8M+ followers and 7,000+ videos across 40+ countries.
  • Its Remotely Guided Content model cuts crews, studios, and production costs dramatically.
  • AR projects like Quran AR and custom lenses combine journalism with wearable-device storytelling.

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Funding

Total Funding

$150k

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
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Below Average

Industry standards

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$150k
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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

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