
Livepeer is a decentralized video infrastructure platform that enables real-time video transcoding, livestreaming, and AI video processing. It operates a global network of orchestrators who transcode and distribute video content efficiently and securely, powered by the Livepeer Token (LPT) which incentivizes network participation and governance. The platform supports developers and content creators to build scalable video applications with cutting-edge real-time AI capabilities, including generative AI video creation through its Daydream product. Livepeer's open infrastructure fosters community innovation and collaboration, positioning it as a leading decentralized video technology provider with a cost-effective and scalable solution for live and on-demand video streaming.

Livepeer is a decentralized video infrastructure platform that enables real-time video transcoding, livestreaming, and AI video processing. It operates a global network of orchestrators who transcode and distribute video content efficiently and securely, powered by the Livepeer Token (LPT) which incentivizes network participation and governance. The platform supports developers and content creators to build scalable video applications with cutting-edge real-time AI capabilities, including generative AI video creation through its Daydream product. Livepeer's open infrastructure fosters community innovation and collaboration, positioning it as a leading decentralized video technology provider with a cost-effective and scalable solution for live and on-demand video streaming.
What they do: Decentralized video infrastructure for live/on-demand transcoding, distribution, and real-time AI video processing
Token: Livepeer Token (LPT) used for staking and governance
Founders: Doug Petkanics and Eric Tang
Employees (approx.): 31
Known funding: $51,000,000 total (reported), Series A $8M (2019)
Video streaming infrastructure, transcoding, and AI video processing
Video infrastructure / Decentralized infrastructure
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Series B announced Jan 5, 2022 (investors reported to include Tiger Global Management, Alan Howard, Digital Currency Group, 1kx)
“Multiple institutional investors including Northzone, Tiger Global Management, Alan Howard, Digital Currency Group, and 1kx”