RealNetworks
IPO- Headquarters
- Seattle, Washington
- Employees
- 201–500
- Founded
- 1995
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- realnetworks.com
- 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.
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Nov 1997
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