RealNetworks
IPOPublic · Seattle, United States · Founded 1995 · $16.7M raised
- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
- Employees
- 201–500
- Founded
- 1995
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- realnetworks.com
- Total Funding
- $16.7M
- Last Round
- $13.4M Venture RoundOct 2021
- Rounds
- 4
- Type
- Public
About
Founded in 1994 and based in Seattle, Washington, RealNetworks pioneered internet streaming media and is best known for RealPlayer and RealAudio. The company completed a going-private merger in December 2023, becoming RealNetworks LLC. Today it applies AI and machine learning across four product lines: SAFR (AI facial recognition for physical security), RealPlayer (video management and playback), Kontxt (AI-powered mobile messaging security), and GameHouse (casual games). In February 2026, TransUnion announced a definitive agreement to acquire RealNetworks' mobile division to enhance voice and messaging solutions.
Summary
RealNetworks is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Seattle, United States, founded in 1995. It has raised $16.7M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $13.4M Venture Round round in Oct 2021. Investors include Accel and TCV.
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Funding History
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