KISWE
Bethesda, US · Founded 2013 · 4 known investors
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Kiswe provides live video streaming technology for sports and entertainment, offering branded, white-labeled direct-to-consumer streaming experiences (Kiswe Connect) and multi-platform stream distribution (Kiswe Core). It powers live and on-demand events such as NBA games, concerts, and in-theater screenings, supporting subscription, pay-per-view, ticketing, and merchandise monetization.
Founders & leadership
KISWE was founded in 2013 by Wim Sweldens.
Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.1M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2013–2015
▶$10.1MraisedSep 2015 · 25 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Jeong H. KimDirector
- James LynnExecutive Officer, Director
- Wim SweldensExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10.8M
- Amount sold
- $10.1M
- First sale
- Aug 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.5MraisedFeb 2015 · 29 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Jeong H. KimDirector
- James LynnExecutive Officer, Director
- Wim SweldensExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.8M
- Amount sold
- $4.5M
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedFeb 2015 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Wim SweldensExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeong H. KimExecutive Officer, Director
- James LynnExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Dec 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedFeb 2015 · 15 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Jeong H. KimDirector
- Wim SweldensExecutive Officer, Director
- James LynnExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Feb 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does KISWE do?
- Kiswe provides live video streaming technology for sports and entertainment, offering branded, white-labeled direct-to-consumer streaming experiences (Kiswe Connect) and multi-platform stream distribution (Kiswe Core). It powers live and on-demand events such as NBA games, concerts, and in-theater screenings, supporting subscription, pay-per-view, ticketing, and merchandise monetization.
- Who founded KISWE?
- KISWE was founded by Wim Sweldens in 2013.
- Who are KISWE's investors?
- KISWE's investors include North Base Media, Revolution, Sony Ventures Corporation, New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
- How much funding has KISWE raised?
- KISWE has disclosed $18.1M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is KISWE headquartered?
- KISWE is headquartered in Bethesda, US.


