Plex Overview
- Year Founded
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2007

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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150

- Latest Deal Type
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Series C2
- Latest Deal Amount
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$40M
- Investors
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12
Plex General Information
Description
Developer of a media server software designed to stream movies and TV shows from filmmakers around the globe. The company's software provides instant access to personal media including movie collections, music, video footage, and photos, enabling users to stream and enjoy media on all devices anytime and anywhere.
Contact Information
Website
www.plex.tvCorporate Office
- 449 North Santa Cruz Avenue
- Los Gatos, CA 95030
- United States
Corporate Office
- 449 North Santa Cruz Avenue
- Los Gatos, CA 95030
- United States
Plex Timeline
Plex Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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10. Later Stage VC (Series C2) | 31-Jan-2024 | $40M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
9. Later Stage VC (Series C2) | 07-Feb-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. Secondary Transaction - Private | 14-Apr-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
7. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 14-Apr-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
6. Debt - PPP | 30-Apr-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. Later Stage VC | 17-Mar-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
4. Accelerator/Incubator | 25-Jul-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 30-Apr-2014 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 12-Jul-2010 | $500K | $500K | Completed | Startup | |
1. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
Plex Cap Table
Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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Series C2 | ||||||||
Series C | ||||||||
Series B | 4,347,826 | $0.000100 | $0.18 | $2.3 | $2.3 | 1x | $2.3 | 8.32% |
Series A | 3,333,331 | $0.000100 | $0.02 | $0.3 | $0.3 | 1x | $0.3 | 6.38% |
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Plex Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Plex Competitors (11)
One of Plex’s 11 competitors is Xumo, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Irvine, CA.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Xumo | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Irvine, CA | ||||
TiVo (Entertainment Software) | Corporate Backed or Acquired | San Jose, CA | ||||
Tubi | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
Pluto TV | Formerly VC-backed | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
Hulu | Formerly PE-Backed | Santa Monica, CA |
Plex Patents
Plex Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-10848794-B2 | Digital data streaming using server driven adaptive bitrate | Active | 17-Apr-2017 | ||
US-20180302660-A1 | Digital data streaming using server driven adaptive bitrate | Active | 17-Apr-2017 | ||
US-10334287-B2 | Digital data streaming using server driven adaptive bitrate | Active | 17-Apr-2017 | ||
US-20210076086-A1 | Digital data streaming using server driven adaptive bitrate | Inactive | 17-Apr-2017 | ||
US-20190261038-A1 | Digital data streaming using server driven adaptive bitrate | Active | 17-Apr-2017 | H04N21/234309 |
Plex Signals
Plex Investors (12)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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Ascolta Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Intercap | Merchant Banking Firm | |||
The Accelerator Centre | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority | ||
JCK Legacy | PE-Backed Company | Minority | ||
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation | Not-For-Profit Venture Capital | Minority |
Plex Acquisitions (1)
Plex’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Watchup. The deal was made on 31-Jan-2017.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Watchup | 31-Jan-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Plex FAQs
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When was Plex founded?
Plex was founded in 2007.
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Where is Plex headquartered?
Plex is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.
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What is the size of Plex?
Plex has 150 total employees.
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What industry is Plex in?
Plex’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Plex a private or public company?
Plex is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Plex?
The current valuation of Plex is
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What is Plex’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Plex is
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How much funding has Plex raised over time?
Plex has raised $132M.
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Who are Plex’s investors?
Ascolta Ventures, Intercap, The Accelerator Centre, JCK Legacy, and John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are 5 of 12 investors who have invested in Plex.
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Who are Plex’s competitors?
Xumo, TiVo (Entertainment Software), Tubi, Pluto TV, and Hulu are some of the 11 competitors of Plex.
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