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Lightstream

Techstars '15

Chicago, US · Founded 2014 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Lightstream provides cloud-native live streaming and video production software for content creators, streamers, and brands, with tools for solo creators and APIs for developers to build custom video workflows. The company serves storytellers in gaming, esports, and broader creator communities who want to produce professional-quality live video without technical expertise or expensive hardware.

Cloud ComputingCreator EconomyFemTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Investors · 6

Tribal Ventureslisted by Tribal VenturesChicago

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Drive CapitalreportedColumbus · $5M – $30M

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MK CapitalreportedNorthfield · $2M – $10M

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Pritzker Group Venture CapitalreportedChicago · $500K – $1M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Silicon Valley Bank

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2019

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Related companies · 4

HiGearStreaming software and tools suite for increasing viewer engagement
TwitchAmazon-owned live-streaming platform for video games, esports, music, creative and IRL content, spun off from Justin.tv in 2011.
RestreamRestream is a live-video platform that lets creators and organizations broadcast one stream to 30+ social and streaming destinations.
StreamyardStreamYard is a browser-based live streaming and recording platform that enables users to multistream to multiple social platforms simultaneously and create studio-quality recordings. It serves content creators, podcasters, webinar hosts, and teams across consumer and professional use cases.

Companies working in the same space as Lightstream.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
GameWisp

GameWisp built a subscription platform letting gaming livestreamers and YouTubers offer paid tiers with perks to fans, similar to Patreon for streamers.

In the news

On the strength of its Mixer partnership, streaming toolkit developer Lightstream raises $8 million | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Lightstream do?
Lightstream provides cloud-native live streaming and video production software for content creators, streamers, and brands, with tools for solo creators and APIs for developers to build custom video workflows. The company serves storytellers in gaming, esports, and broader creator communities who want to produce professional-quality live video without technical expertise or expensive hardware.
Who are Lightstream's investors?
Lightstream's investors include Techstars, Tribal Ventures, Drive Capital, MK Capital, Pritzker Group Venture Capital.
How much funding has Lightstream raised?
Lightstream has disclosed $8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Lightstream headquartered?
Lightstream is headquartered in Chicago, US.