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JW Player and Connatix merge to form JWP Connatix, creating the industry's largest video technology and monetization platform

PRIVATEOct 09, 2024

Acquiring Company

JW Player (JWP)

Acquired Company

Connatix

New YorkNew YorkVideoSaaSEnterprise SoftwareVideo GamesAdvertisingVideoArtificial IntelligenceAnalyticsPublishing

Description

JW Player, the leading video streaming and data insights platform, has announced its merger with Connatix, the leading video delivery and monetization solution, forming JWP Connatix. By unifying JWP's broadcast-level live and on-demand streaming, data, and workflow capabilities with Connatix's full stack advertising and content technology, JWP Connatix becomes the industry's most comprehensive independent video technology and monetization platform for broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers.

Quick answer

JW Player (JWP) is acquiring Connatix, announced October 9, 2024. JW Player (JWP) is based in New York, United States.

How much did JW Player (JWP) pay for Connatix?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does JW Player (JWP) do?
With over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and other video-driven brands, JWP has built the SaaS video platform of choice for companies whose business relies on video.
Where are JW Player (JWP) and Connatix based?
JW Player (JWP) is based in New York, United States. Connatix is based in New York, New York, United States.

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Company Information

Company

JW Player (JWP)

Location

New York, United States

About

With over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and other video-driven brands, JWP has built the SaaS video platform of choice for companies whose business relies on video. JWP provides these companies with an easy way to accelerate and scale their video strategy and is the only video platform a company will ever need to stream video, engage audiences on any screen, and monetize content. Founded in 2004, today JWP is one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the world with a vision to power video-driven businesses so they thrive in the digital video economy. JWP customers generate 8 billion video impressions/month and 5 billion minutes of video watched/month. JWP is headquartered in New York, New York with offices in London, England, and Eindhoven, Netherlands.

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Who acquired Connatix?

Connatix was acquired by JW Player (JWP), based in New York. The deal was reported on October 9, 2024. With over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and other video-driven brands, JWP has built the SaaS video platform of choice for companies whose business relies on video. JW Player (JWP) is privately held and operates in Video.

When did JW Player (JWP) acquire Connatix?

JW Player (JWP)'s acquisition of Connatix was reported on October 9, 2024. JW Player, the leading video streaming and data insights platform, has announced its merger with Connatix, the leading video delivery and monetization solution, forming JWP Connatix. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Connatix do?

Connatix is a video technology company that powers the world's stories with effortless and inspiring solutions. It is privately held, operating in Advertising, and is based in New York.

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