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Metacafe is a company.
Metacafe has raised $80.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Metacafe.
Metacafe has raised $80.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Metacafe operates as an online video-sharing platform, specializing in curated, short-form video content designed for entertainment. It focuses on hosting and distributing high-quality, engaging video clips, offering a distinct experience from generalized user-generated content sites. The platform emphasizes discoverability and immediate entertainment value for its audience.
Founded in July 2003 in Tel Aviv, Israel, by entrepreneurs Eyal Hertzog and Arik Czerniak, Metacafe capitalized on the surging demand for online video. Their core insight was the need for a structured, quality-controlled viewing environment, establishing a dedicated destination for users seeking concise, entertaining video segments.
Metacafe primarily serves a global audience seeking accessible and enjoyable short video entertainment. The platform caters to individuals looking for engaging content, viral clips, and diverse interests presented in an easily consumable format. Its vision centers on remaining a prominent hub for premium, short-form video, adapting to user preferences.
Key people at Metacafe.
Metacafe has raised $80.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Debt in June 2010.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2010 | $5M Debt Financing | — | — | Announced |
| Aug 22, 2007 | $30M Series C | — | Accel, Benchmark Capital, TOM Goodrich, Richard DE Silva | Announced |
| Jul 1, 2007 | $30M Series B | — | Andreessen Horowitz, DAG Ventures, Greylock, SV Angel, White Star Capital | Announced |
| Jul 3, 2006 | $15M Venture Round | Accel, Benchmark Capital | — | Announced |
Metacafe was an early short-form video-sharing platform that launched in 2003 and grew into a notable YouTube-era competitor before fading and being acquired; its original service ultimately went offline in the early 2020s[1][2].
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Metacafe has raised $80.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Metacafe's investors include Accel, Benchmark Capital, Tom Goodrich, Richard de Silva, Andreessen Horowitz, DAG Ventures, Greylock, SV Angel, White Star Capital.