Zype Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 100

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 1

Zype General Information

Description

Developer of video distribution software designed to make it convenient for content owners to connect directly with their audiences. The company's software provides automated tools to publish video on the web, mobile devices, and connected TVs, with services that facilitate monetization, live and on-demand streaming, subscriber, and audience management, enabling content owners and brands to own and accelerate all aspects of their video distribution pipeline.

Contact Information

Website
www.zype.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 115 Broadway
  • 5th Floor
  • New York, NY 10006
  • United States
Primary Industry
Multimedia and Design Software
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Parent Company
Backlight
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 115 Broadway
  • 5th Floor
  • New York, NY 10006
  • United States

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Zype Valuation & Funding

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Zype Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of video distribution software designed to make it convenient for content owners to connect directly with thei
Multimedia and Design Software
New York, NY
100 As of 2022

Cleveland, OH
 

New York, NY
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Zype Competitors (32)

One of Zype’s 32 competitors is BoxCast, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Cleveland, OH.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
BoxCast Venture Capital-Backed Cleveland, OH
Muvi. Corporation New York, NY
Panopto Private Equity-Backed Pittsburgh, PA
Wistia Formerly VC-backed Cambridge, MA
Vantage Gateway Private Equity-Backed Aspen, CO
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Zype Patents

  • 7

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 6

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Zype Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10200758-B2 Technologies for on-demand content player selection Active 13-Mar-2015
US-10904626-B2 Technologies for on-demand content player selection Active 13-Mar-2015
US-11330336-B2 Technologies for on-demand content player selection Active 13-Mar-2015
US-20160269791-A1 Technologies for on-demand content player selection Active 13-Mar-2015
US-20190174195-A1 Technologies for on-demand content player selection Active 13-Mar-2015 H04N21/47202
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Zype Signals

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Zype Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Zype Acquisitions (1)

Zype’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with MAZ Systems. The deal was made on 15-Sep-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
MAZ Systems 15-Sep-2021 Merger/Acquisition Business/Productivity Software
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Zype FAQs

  • When was Zype founded?

    Zype was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Zype headquartered?

    Zype is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Zype?

    Zype has 100 total employees.

  • What industry is Zype in?

    Zype’s primary industry is Multimedia and Design Software.

  • Is Zype a private or public company?

    Zype is a Private company.

  • What is Zype’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Zype is .

  • How much funding has Zype raised over time?

    Zype has raised $19.7M.

  • Who are Zype’s investors?

    Alpine Meridian, Berlin Ventures, , Blossom Street Ventures, and are 5 of 27 investors who have invested in Zype.

  • Who are Zype’s competitors?

    BoxCast, Muvi., Panopto, Wistia, and Vantage Gateway are some of the 32 competitors of Zype.

  • When was Zype acquired?

    Zype was acquired on 12-Apr-2022.

  • Who acquired Zype?

    Zype was acquired by Backlight.

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