VideoSurf
AcquiredSearch inside video, not just around it
San Mateo, United States · Founded 2006 · $16.0M raised
- Headquarters
- San Mateo, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2006
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- videosurf.com
- Total Funding
- $16.0M
- Last Round
- $16.0M Series AApr 2011
- Rounds
- 1
About
VideoSurf was a San Mateo-based video search and discovery company founded in 2006 that developed AI and computer vision technology to enable frame-by-frame video search across TV episodes, movies, and web clips. The platform aggregated content from multiple sources, allowing users to search inside video content rather than just relying on metadata or titles. VideoSurf raised $28 million in total funding, including a Series C round in 2011 led by Pitango, with participation from Verizon Ventures. Microsoft acquired VideoSurf in November 2011 for approximately $70–100 million to enhance its Xbox video search capabilities.
Summary
VideoSurf is a Media company based in San Mateo, United States, founded in 2006. It has raised $16.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $16.0M Series A round in Apr 2011. Investors include Pitango Growth, Microsoft and Verizon Ventures.
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Nov 2011
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