What Kiswe does

Kiswe is a cloud-based streaming technology company, founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey (operating as Kiswe Mobile, Inc.), that enables sports teams, leagues, music artists, and creators to deliver direct-to-consumer video experiences and distribute content to multiple downstream platforms. The company operates from offices in New Jersey (USA), Hasselt (Belgium), and Seoul (South Korea), serving a customer base that spans the NBA, NHL, WNBA, college conferences, MMA promotions, wrestling leagues, music labels, comedy creators, opera houses, and emerging sports such as cricket. Kiswe has raised approximately $46 million in total funding since inception, with Sony's October 2021 investment as the most recent disclosed primary round.

The platform is organized around two flagship products: Kiswe Connect, a white-label direct-to-consumer streaming stack with native apps across iOS, Android, smart TVs (Roku, FireTV, Samsung, LG), Comcast X1/Xumo, and the web; and Kiswe Core, launched in November 2025, which encodes, formats, and distributes a single source feed to multiple third-party distributors including linear broadcasters, Prime Video, social platforms, and physical exhibitors like CJ 4DPLEX's SCREENX theaters. Supporting capabilities include cloud production tools (Studio Switcher), fan engagement features (chat, multi-cam, polling, VIP shows), flexible monetization (subscriptions, pay-per-view, ticketing, BNPL via AfterPay/Klarna, merchandise, advertising), and professional services spanning operations, analytics, and piracy protection.

Kiswe's business model blends recurring subscription platform licensing (e.g., SEG+ at $174.99/year, Jazz+ at $125.50/year, Pelicans+ at $99.99/season, Portland Fire+ at $59.99/year), transactional ticketed events (Black Sabbath 'Back To The Beginning' sold 250K+ tickets across 174 countries; BTS events sold 100K+ per show), managed distribution services via Kiswe Core, advertising and sponsorship revenue, and professional services. Customers include marquee logos such as the Utah Jazz, Utah Hockey Club, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Fire and Thorns, Mountain West Conference, AEW, ONE Championship, Black Sabbath/Mercury Studios, Hybe/BTS, Mythical Entertainment, Smosh, Daniel Howell, and the Metropolitan Opera. Demonstrated operational scale includes 60,000+ hours of content produced, 53+ million hours viewed, 2+ billion fan interactions, and reach across 200+ countries.

Name

Kiswe

Legal name

Kiswe Mobile, Inc.

Website

https://kiswe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kiswe is a cloud-based streaming technology company founded in 2013 that enables sports teams, leagues, music artists, and creators to launch white-label direct-to-consumer streaming platforms and distribute content across multiple downstream platforms, with flagship clients including the NBA's Utah Jazz and Pelicans, Mountain West Conference, AEW, and Black Sabbath.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Streaming Technology

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

akta.pro primary industry

Subscription Fan Membership Platforms (Paid Communities) (MPACAFAA)

Keywords

• Cloud streaming platform
• Direct-to-consumer video
• Live event streaming
• Interactive streaming technology
• Sports media streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

New Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. White-Label D2C Platform Licensing: Kiswe provides branded streaming platforms to sports teams, leagues, and entertainment companies on a subscription basis. Platforms are white-labeled and customized for each partner.
2. Pay-Per-View/Ticketed Events: Kiswe powers individual ticketed digital events for artists, creators, and sports organizations, handling ticket sales, streaming delivery, and fan engagement.
3. Distribution Services (Kiswe Core): Enterprise distribution platform enabling content owners to deliver streams to multiple platforms, distributors, and exhibitors from a single source feed.
4. Professional Services: Supplementary services including operations support, customer service, marketing consultation, branded partnerships/sponsorship sales, dynamic ad management, analytics, bespoke development, and piracy protection.
5. Advertising & Sponsorship: Revenue from banner ads, video ads, fan selfie video ads, sponsor brand insertion, ticket confirmation email branding, and in-app artist & sponsored chat integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kiswe is a cloud-based streaming technology company that enables sports teams, leagues, music artists, and creators to deliver direct-to-consumer streaming experiences on any screen. Its two flagship products are Kiswe Connect, a white-label D2C streaming platform with branded web, mobile, and CTV applications, and Kiswe Core, a cloud-based distribution platform that encodes, formats, and delivers multiple streams from a single source feed to multiple distributors. The platform supports subscriptions, pay-per-view, ticketing, advertising, merchandise, interactive fan engagement, and remote cloud production for live and on-demand events.

Product overview

Kiswe is a full-service streaming technology company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture built around two flagship products: Kiswe Core (cloud-based digital distribution platform) and Kiswe Connect (direct-to-consumer streaming platform). Kiswe Core serves as the backend infrastructure enabling content owners to encode, format, and deliver streams to multiple distributors from a single source. Kiswe Connect provides the consumer-facing branded streaming experience with interactive engagement features. Additional capabilities include cloud production tools (Studio Switcher), fan engagement features (chat, cheering, multi-cam), and flexible monetization options (subscriptions, PPV, ticketing, merchandise). Professional services including operations, customer service, marketing, analytics, and piracy protection are available as add-on support. The platform supports delivery to any fan on any screen through native apps for iOS, Android, smart TVs (Roku, FireTV, Samsung, LG), and web browsers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiswe Connect: Direct-to-consumer streaming product that enables fully branded streaming experiences powered and supported by Kiswe.
• Kiswe Core
• Jazz+
• UtahHC+
• SEG+
• Pelicans+

Products and services

• Kiswe Connect White-label direct-to-consumer streaming platform that enables sports teams, leagues, music artists, and creators to launch fully branded streaming experiences across web, mobile (iOS, Android), and connected TV (Roku, FireTV, Samsung, LG, AndroidTV, Comcast X1/Xumo) with social login authentication, interactive engagement features, and flexible monetization.
• Kiswe Core Cloud-based digital distribution platform that centralizes encoding, transcoding, formatting, authentication, and delivery of multiple streams to OTT platforms, theaters, social destinations, and streaming services from a single source feed. Designed for content owners, promotions, and exhibitors needing unified multi-platform delivery.
• Premier Events End-to-end white-labeled digital experience service for large-scale ticketed live events, supporting audience scale from localized streams to global events (e.g., Black Sabbath's 250K+ tickets across 174 countries). Includes ticketing, branded event pages, global livestream distribution, and operations support.
• Support Services Professional services including operations support, customer service, marketing consultation, branded partnerships/sponsorship sales, dynamic ad management, analytics, bespoke development, and piracy protection for clients using Kiswe streaming platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Black Sabbath global stream achieved 250,000+ tickets sold, 10-hour duration, 174 countries reached, 2.6B chat messages, 85% average view time, and ~20% of total revenue from merchandise
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• All Elite Wrestling (AEW)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Global launch of MyAEW.com streaming platform for international fans outside US and Canada, including FAST channel with ad-supported content, live events, on-demand programming, and archived pay-per-views. Platform positioned as central digital hub for AEW's global fanbase.
• Portland FirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Partnership to launch Portland Fire+ D2C streaming platform for WNBA inaugural 2026 season. Platform offers live game streaming, original episodic series, player features, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content at $5.99/month or $59.99/year.
• Gray Media (KPDX/FOX 12 Plus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026Multi-year broadcast partnership making FOX 12 Plus the regional broadcast home for Portland Fire and Portland Thorns. Kiswe technology powers complementary D2C streaming platform.
• Mountain West ConferenceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Six-year partnership (2026-27 through 2031-32) to power MW App, a premium DTC streaming service launching July 2026. Kiswe will deliver 150+ live events annually across football, basketball, and Olympic sports. Subscription revenue reinvested to member schools.
• PPIVOTT / Jamaica Premier LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Partnership to stream 150+ Jamaica Premier League matches globally via 1LUVTV platform, marking Kiswe's entry into cricket/caribbean sports streaming.
• ONE ChampionshipflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Partnership to power global livestream of ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri featuring 5 World Title fights. Expanded to include The Inner Circle premium subscription membership platform for MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling content.
• Joe Hand PromotionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025Partnership to launch Joe Hand Promotions App for commercial market (bars/restaurants) across North America, delivering premium live sports content to commercial establishments.
• Mercury StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2025Partnership to livestream Black Sabbath's farewell concert 'Back To The Beginning' from Birmingham's Villa Park, reaching 250K+ fans across 174 countries during 10-hour global stream.
• Ralph RiveraminorOthers · 25 April 2025Strategic advisor hired to support corporate development and guide Europe and Middle East growth initiatives.
• Metropolitan OperaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025Partnership to livestream 2025 National Semifinals of the Laffont Competition, providing global access to prestigious opera competition for fifth time.
• New Orleans PelicansflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Launched Pelicans+ D2C streaming platform enabling Gulf South fans to watch locally televised games. Platform added interactive features including live chats, polls, and video submissions.
• Utah Hockey Club / SEG MediaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Launched UtahHC+ streaming platform for Utah's inaugural NHL franchise, following the Jazz+ model. Also created SEG+ bundle combining Jazz+ and UtahHC+ content.
• Utah Jazz / Smith Entertainment GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Kiswe partnered with Utah Jazz to launch Jazz+ D2C streaming platform after the team parted ways with their regional sports network. Platform delivers 70+ live NBA games per season with geo-fencing, multiple pricing models, and branded web/mobile/CTV apps.
• NBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA partnership enables Kiswe-powered team platforms (Jazz+, Pelicans+) to integrate with NBA ID registration and login. Kiswe works with NBA on localized D2C streaming solutions for member teams departing from regional sports networks.
• WNBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WNBA for team streaming platforms including Portland Fire D2C platform launch for inaugural 2026 season.
• Mythical EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership powering Good Mythical Evening ticketed events for Rhett & Link. Kiswe provides full-stack streaming infrastructure while Mythical brand shines through custom experiences.
• Hybe Corporation (BTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for world record-breaking BTS livestream events with 100K+ tickets sold per event, establishing Kiswe's scale credentials in K-pop.
• CJ 4DPLEX (CJ Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership using Kiswe Core to deliver ultra low-latency 4K video and synchronized multi-camera feeds to 100+ SCREENX theaters globally. Successfully delivered 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Korean Series and DAY6 concert.
• Universal Music GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with major music label for streaming solutions across their artist roster.
• Sony Music EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sony Music for streaming technology enabling artists to reach fans through D2C experiences.
• FandangominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for content distribution through Fandango platform ecosystem.
• United Talent Agency (UTA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with major talent agency for representing creators and artists who utilize Kiswe's streaming platform.
• InterTalent GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with talent representation agency for connecting UK/international talent with Kiswe's streaming solutions.
• Mercury StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mercury Studios for live event streaming and entertainment content distribution.
• Dynasty TypewriterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLA-based performing arts venue and production company partnered for streaming independent films (D(e)AD) and live entertainment events to global audiences.
• CBS Sports / FOX Sports / The CW NetworkflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinear broadcast partners for Mountain West Conference media rights deal, distributing 150+ live events annually alongside Kiswe-powered MW App streaming.
• Prime VideocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive launch partner for MW App streaming platform. Major streaming distribution channel for Kiswe-powered content.
• Raycom SportsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction partner for Portland Fire and Portland Thorns broadcasts, working alongside Kiswe's streaming technology.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Brightcove: Publicly traded enterprise video platform offering cloud-hosted streaming, OTT apps, and live event delivery. Directly comparable to Kiswe in serving large content owners with branded streaming and distribution, though Brightcove skews more toward VOD enterprises and lacks Kiswe's depth in interactive live fan engagement.
• Vimeo OTT (Vimeo Streaming): Vimeo's OTT offering enables creators and media companies to launch subscription and PPV streaming services. Closely comparable to Kiswe Connect's subscription/PPV model for creators, though Vimeo OTT is more creator-SMB focused while Kiswe focuses on marquee sports and music rights holders.
• IBM Video Streaming (Ustream): Enterprise live and on-demand streaming platform, including cloud production capabilities. Overlaps with Kiswe's B2B streaming infrastructure offering, particularly for large enterprises and broadcast workflows.
• JW Player (JWP): Video platform providing live streaming, OTT infrastructure, and monetization tools to publishers and rights holders. Comparable to Kiswe on streaming infrastructure and monetization layer, particularly around programmatic and ad-supported video.
• Dacast: Live and on-demand streaming and video hosting platform with paywall, PPV, and subscription features. Closely matches Kiswe's transactional monetization capabilities and white-label approach, though Dacast focuses on SMB/mid-market rather than premium events.
• Wowza Streaming Engine: Streaming infrastructure software and cloud services used by developers and enterprises to deliver live video. Comparable to Kiswe Core's distribution and encoding functionality for custom streaming workflows.
• Uscreen: D2C video monetization platform for creators and fitness/media brands with subscriptions, PPV, and branded apps. Directly comparable to Kiswe Connect's D2C subscription and monetization offering for creators and verticals.
• Grabyo: Cloud-based live sports production and publishing platform used by broadcasters and rights holders to create clips and live streams. Comparable to Kiswe's Cloud Production and Kiswe Core for sports media workflows.

Emerging players

• Mux: Developer-focused video infrastructure platform offering live streaming, video on demand, and real-time analytics. Overlaps with Kiswe Core's infrastructure layer but is positioned more as a developer API than a turnkey D2C platform.
• Phenix Real Time Solutions: Real-time video delivery platform focused on sub-second latency for interactive live experiences. Comparable to Kiswe's interactive fan engagement use cases and low-latency sports/music deployments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kiswevideo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/kiswevideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/kiswevideo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiswe
• Instagraminstagram.com/kiswevideo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds12 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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