Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 2003 by Iri Amirav, Metacafe grew to over 1,000 employees. The company raised a total of $53 million across 4 funding rounds from 4 investors. In November 2011, Metacafe ceased operations.
Business overview
Metacafe operated as a video-sharing platform, curating and showcasing entertainment content across categories such as movies, video games, sports, music, and TV. The company aimed to connect brand advertisers with target consumers through popular web entertainment, operating within the Business Software sector, specifically focusing on Advertising Platforms and Digital Content Production.
Strategic signal
In November 2011, Metacafe closed its R&D operations in Tel-Aviv, signaling a significant operational restructuring that ultimately led to the company ceasing operations. This event indicated a critical downturn in the company's strategic direction and financial viability.
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- What was Metacafe's primary business?
- Metacafe was a video-sharing platform dedicated to showcasing videos from movies, video games, sports, music, and TV, connecting advertisers with consumers through popular entertainment content.
- When was Metacafe founded and by whom?
- Metacafe was founded in January 2003 by Iri Amirav.
- What was the total capital raised by Metacafe?
- Metacafe raised a total of $53 million across 4 funding rounds.
- What was a significant operational change for Metacafe in 2011?
- In November 2011, Metacafe ceased operations and closed its R&D center in Tel-Aviv.
- Which investors participated in Metacafe's June 2010 funding round?
- In June 2010, Metacafe received funding from Accel and Highland Capital Partners.