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JWP (JW Player)

Web-based video player

JWP (JW Player) logo
201-500 employees
  • B2B
  • Enterprise
  • Marketing
  • Analytics
  • Digital Media
  • SaaS
  • Advertising
Garment District, New York, NY

Company mission

To power clients worldwide to accelerate strategy, engage audiences, and maximize monetization.

Top investors

23% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Online video is an integral part of almost every business' website, from advertisement publishing and sports to eLearning and podcasting. However, whilst video can be hosted through traditional video players that can be embedded on webpages, this technology is not optimized for omnichannel viewing, lacks a viewer analytic structure, and above all, cannot engage audiences on the same level as video platform giants.

JW Player provides a video streaming platform designed to be optimized for omnichannel viewing for any business using video to engage their audience. In addition to providing a high-quality and consistent video player, the company also provides innovative video player bidding technology, ad revenue optimization tools, and real-time viewer engagement analytics.

Whilst the company certainly faces competition from other video engagement platforms, the merger of JW Player and Connatix positions JW Player as a leader in video streaming and monetization. With its advanced technology and global reach, the company is on top of helping media companies stay ahead in the evolving digital video landscape.

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Steph

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Company values

  • Customer First: Our primary thought is for the Customer’s needs and growth. We do whatever it takes to make our customer successful even when that responsibility is not directly ours. Every action and response we take builds from that
  • Ownership Driven: Our approach to all aspects of the business should be as an owner. If you see an issue, say something. If there’s a challenge others are trying to avoid, step up. If teammates achieve success, be the first to celebrate
  • Share Success: We strive to be indispensable to each other’s goals, development, and success. We win and lose together knowing that sometimes losing is a lesson towards success. We never say “it’s not my job”. We are one team at JW Player
  • Care Openly: We believe giving each other direct feedback while caring for them personally is the best way to grow and benefit the business. Be aware of the attitude you project and take initiative steering others towards positivity
  • Cultivate Learning: We encourage each other to grow our skills and share our practical talents. We openly acknowledge when we don’t understand something. We embrace not knowing as an opportunity to learn and grow
  • Champion Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that diversity fosters a better workplace. We are committed to educating ourselves, valuing each other’s perspectives, and acting in ways that have positive impacts on the company and our community

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Jun 2021

$100m

SERIES E

Jan 2016

$20m

SERIES D

Total funding: $145.6m

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Leadership

Dave Otten

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Experience as Vice President of Operations for About.com from 1998 to 2001. Director of Corporate Development for Nielsen from 2002 to 2004.