
Plex is a comprehensive entertainment platform that combines free ad-supported movies, TV shows, and live TV channels with the ability to discover and stream content from various services. With over 17 million monthly active users, Plex offers a universal watchlist and search function, allowing users to find and organize content across different streaming platforms and personal media libraries. The platform also facilitates social interaction through a 'Discover Together' feature, enabling users to share recommendations and connect with friends. Plex offers a premium subscription, Plex Pass, for enhanced features related to personal media management and early access to new features, but it does not remove ads from the core streaming service. The company operates globally and is accessible on a wide range of devices.

Plex is a comprehensive entertainment platform that combines free ad-supported movies, TV shows, and live TV channels with the ability to discover and stream content from various services. With over 17 million monthly active users, Plex offers a universal watchlist and search function, allowing users to find and organize content across different streaming platforms and personal media libraries. The platform also facilitates social interaction through a 'Discover Together' feature, enabling users to share recommendations and connect with friends. Plex offers a premium subscription, Plex Pass, for enhanced features related to personal media management and early access to new features, but it does not remove ads from the core streaming service. The company operates globally and is accessible on a wide range of devices.
What: Personalized video-news aggregation and on-demand newscasts
Founded: 2012
Exit: Acquired by Plex (announced January 2017)
Known funding: $4.3M total raised (around 2012–2014)
News discovery and distribution; personalized video news aggregation
2012
News / Video aggregation / Media
$500,000
Investors included Knight Foundation, Digital News Ventures, Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs and others
$1,000,000
Investors included Microsoft Ventures, StartX, Knight Foundation and several angels
“Included institutional and foundation backers such as Microsoft Ventures, StartX and the Knight Foundation, plus multiple angel investors”