Tvinci is a technology company.
Tvinci has raised $7.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Tvinci has raised $7.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Tvinci was a technology company that developed an award-winning pay-OTT (Over-The-Top) TV platform designed for media companies, telcos, and pay TV operators. It enabled the delivery of unified pay-OTT TV services over the open internet, including linear content, content and storefront management, interactive social experiences, personalization, subscription management, billing, A/B testing, and real-time analytics.[1][2][3] The platform targeted cable, satellite, landline operators, and telcos, solving the problem of quickly deploying multi-screen OTT video services that integrate with legacy systems while optimizing monetization through user-centric features like custom bundles and social network integration.[1][4] Tvinci demonstrated growth through global customers, industry awards (nominated for 5 at IBC 2013), and deployments like powering a Philippines OTT movie service, before its acquisition by Kaltura in an undisclosed deal that bolstered Kaltura's video offerings with Tvinci's telco-grade, API-based technology.[1][5]
Founded in 2007 in Israel, Tvinci was co-founded by Ofer Shayo, who served as CEO. The company emerged to address the shift toward internet-delivered TV experiences, building a platform that predicted market trends in OTT video for pay TV operators.[1] Early traction included raising $4.5 million in 2012 to expand its video platform for cable and pay TV operators deploying OTT services.[4] Headquartered in Israel with a strong R&D team, Tvinci grew to over 60 employees worldwide, securing an illustrious list of global customers and multiple industry nominations, such as 5 at IBC 2013. A pivotal moment came with its acquisition by Kaltura, announced in a press release, allowing Tvinci's technology to scale further within a larger video powerhouse.[1][5]
Tvinci stood out in the OTT space through these key strengths:
Tvinci rode the early 2010s OTT video wave, capitalizing on the transition from traditional cable/satellite to internet-delivered pay TV amid rising demand for multi-device, on-demand viewing.[1][4] Its timing aligned with telcos and media firms seeking to retain subscribers by offering open-internet alternatives without overhauling infrastructure, influencing the ecosystem by pioneering "OTT 2.0" with social and monetization layers.[5] Market forces like cord-cutting and mobile video growth favored its modular approach, helping operators like those in the Philippines launch services efficiently. Post-acquisition, Tvinci's tech amplified Kaltura's position as a video leader, contributing to API-driven, hybrid OTT solutions that shaped modern telco-media convergence.[1]
Acquired by Kaltura, Tvinci's standalone journey ended, but its technology lives on fully integrated into Kaltura's OTT platform, enhancing social, personalization, and monetization capabilities presented at events like Kaltura Connect.[1] Looking ahead, trends like AI-driven personalization, 5G-enabled streaming, and global OTT expansion will propel its embedded features, potentially influencing hybrid TV ecosystems further. As video consumption fragments across platforms, Tvinci's legacy underscores how agile OTT innovators empower operators to evolve, tying back to its founding mission of transforming global TV viewing.
Tvinci has raised $7.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Tvinci's investors include Kaedan Capital, Tamar Technology Ventures.
Tvinci has raised $7.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series B in October 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2012 | $5.0M Series B | Kaedan Capital, Tamar Technology Ventures | |
| Feb 1, 2009 | $2.0M Series A | Kaedan Capital, Tamar Technology Ventures |