Simplestream provides cloud-based live streaming and live-to-VOD services to broadcast and media companies, simplifying OTT video operations and workflows. Its platform supports live streaming, real-time video clipping and automated catchup video creation within a single system. The company is led by founder and CEO Adam Smith and is based in London. Clients include Discovery Networks, Scripps Networks International, Box Television, At The Races, Turner Broadcasting and QVC. Simplestream employs 30 people in its London office and plans to expand to create a presence in both the US and mainland Europe. It intends to use the new funds to increase sales and development and to enhance its international capacity. Simplestream provides TVPlayer, a B2C live TV streaming service led by founder and CEO Adam Smith. TVPlayer aggregates more than 45 free-to-air channels and is available via tvplayer.com and apps on Apple, Google and Amazon stores. The service streams major Public Service Broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and FIVE, and has agreements to stream Freeview and Freesat channels such as 4Music, Heart, Food Network, Travel Channel, FashionTV, Colors, Rishtey, Al Jazeera and Euronews. The company secured a funding round of undisclosed size to support growth. Simplestream intends to use the funds to accelerate expansion of TVPlayer, add more channel packs and introduce multi-channel catch-up functionality. The business is based in London.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Oct 2017