GridNetworks
Founded Year
2005Stage
Series B | DeadTotal Raised
$20MLast Raised
$10.5MAbout GridNetworks
GridNetworks was founded in 2005 with a single-minded purpose: to use the power of the Internet to remake the way the company watch television. The Internet has given viewers the ability to watch what they want, when they want"but it still hasn't allowed them to watch video where they want. That also means that media companies haven't been able to monetize Internet video in the same way as television, with its stickiness and multiple viewers per screen. GridNetworks aiming to bring Internet video to TVs and computers while maintaining a broadcast-quality viewing experience. The company's GridCast service was built to achieve this ambitious goal"and the company set the bar high, from a line of code. To this day, GridNetworks still offers the only service that aims to let users provide what 94% of their viewers want* Internet video on the TV"and on computers. The company's technology is different in three important ways, which no CDN or video-platform provider can match:nn 1. The company can get their Internet video onto TVs and computers (both PCs and Macs) without requiring additional hardware from their viewers.n 2. The company are a delivery and access solution. That means users keep control of their content, their brand, and their revenue model, so users can make money using an approach for users.n 3. The company can scale to help users reach a very large audience while maintaining a high-quality viewing experience. GridNetworks technology also employs a forward-looking, open-standards approach"so the company's technology is easy to use and easy to work with, both now and in the future. We're built to grow with users, and the company will help users grow their revenue and business.
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GridNetworks Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was GridNetworks founded?
GridNetworks was founded in 2005.
Where is GridNetworks's headquarters?
GridNetworks's headquarters is located at 300 Columbia Street, Seattle.
What is GridNetworks's latest funding round?
GridNetworks's latest funding round is Series B.
How much did GridNetworks raise?
GridNetworks raised a total of $20M.
Who are the investors of GridNetworks?
Investors of GridNetworks include Comcast, Panorama Capital and Cisco.