Grabyo is a browser-based live video production suite integrated with other social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Periscope. Sports federations and media companies use cloud-based technology to produce professional-quality live streams and video clips for digital audiences.
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| Type of business | Private |
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| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | Will Neale |
| Key people | Gareth Capon (CEO), Will Neale (Founder) |
| Industry | Internet |
| Current status | Active |
Founded in 2013, the company produces and distributes live shows (such as sports or music events) and video clips (such as pre-match warm-ups, behind-the-scene activities, and instant highlights). It is used to build digital fan bases, drive TV audiences and generate revenue from third-party sponsors and pay-TV subscriptions. Its customers include major sports rights owners and media companies such as La Liga,[1] NHL,[2] Eurosport,[3] Sky Sports,[4] FIFA World Cup,[5] FIA Formula E Championship, The Championships, Wimbledon,[6] the Premier League and Real Madrid C.F.[7]
Grabyo ranked 77th in the Financial Times' FT 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2018.[8]
Investors
editThe company's investors include Oliver Slipper, Nicole Junkermann, Cesc Fàbregas, Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie and Tony Parker.[9]
References
edit- ^ "La Liga Partners With Social Video Platform Grabyo To Boost Global Reach". Forbes. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
- ^ Farber (March 27, 2015). "Premier League stars chip in to help video sharing firm Grabyo raise $2m". Broadcast. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Ingham, Edmund (August 14, 2015). "Real Time Video Platforms For Broadcasters And Rights Holders Are Bringing Sports Clips To Newsfeeds". Forbes.com. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- ^ Williams-Grut, Oscar (February 23, 2014). "Which apps will become WhatsApps? After the billion-dollar purchase of the messaging service, a guide to the best UK tech firms". The Independent. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ Sawyers, Paul (June 12, 2014). "ITV will bring UK football fans near-live highlights of World Cup action on Twitter and Facebook". TNW. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (June 10, 2014). "Wimbledon 2014 Tennis Live Video Clips Will Be Shareable on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ Kerschbaumer, Ken (March 20, 2017). "Grabyo Cloud Producer Puts Social-Video Needs First". Sports Video Group. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^ Financial Times (April 6, 2018). "FT 1000 Europe". Financial Times. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ Sweney, Mark (November 25, 2014). "Premier League stars chip in to help video sharing firm Grabyo raise $2m". The Guardian. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
External links
edit- Company home page
- Bloomberg TV interview of Grabyo CEO Gareth Capon