Veoh
Veoh is a Netherlands-domiciled, FC2-owned video streaming and sales platform that relaunched December 2025, selling individual videos, rentals, and 31-day subscriptions to global consumers while onboarding corporate creators exclusively via FC2 Merchant.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2025
- HeadquartersSan Diego, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Veoh does
Veoh operates a direct-to-consumer video streaming and sales platform that went live again on December 11, 2025 after a multi-year dormancy, now operating as a subsidiary under Japanese parent FC2 with Netherlands-law governance and California dispute jurisdiction. The core product is a browser-based video storefront supporting four monetization formats: individual video purchase at ¥0–¥3,000+ (display in Japanese yen with USD card settlement), time-limited rental, a 31-day monthly unlimited-viewing subscription, and a prepaid Veoh Points wallet (1 point = ¥1, 180-day validity). The technical stack is built on HTML5 video delivery and is hosted on BearCloud Solutions infrastructure, with corporate content onboarding routed exclusively through the FC2 Merchant platform, which acts as both a channel partner and the sole creator-acquisition rail.
Veoh serves two customer segments: individual general consumers seeking entertainment and educational video (animal/nature and classic film content visible in the catalog), and corporate content creators/merchants who onboard via FC2 Merchant to upload and sell video. The platform's marketing and distribution are entirely website-led: SEO/organic search, categorized/tagged content browsing, and an eight-language interface (Japanese, English, Chinese Traditional/Simplified, Korean, German, Spanish, French, Russian) are the only acquisition channels disclosed. There is no native mobile application, no API surface, and no disclosed social-media presence.
The business makes money through transactional revenue (individual purchases, rentals), recurring subscription revenue, and float/consumption economics on prepaid Veoh Points. The historical Veoh entity (founded 2004 in San Diego) raised approximately $70.75M across four venture rounds between 2005 and 2008 from Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, Shelter Capital Partners, Spark Capital, The Tornante Company, and Warner Media, but that corporate history appears discontinuous with the current FC2-owned relaunch, and no revenue, headcount (beyond a 101–250 range inherited from firmographic data), paying-customer, or ARR figure is disclosed for the present operating entity.
Veoh firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Veoh
- Legal name
- Veoh
- Website
- https://veoh.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2025
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Veoh is a Netherlands-domiciled, FC2-owned video streaming and sales platform that relaunched December 2025, selling individual videos, rentals, and 31-day subscriptions to global consumers while onboarding corporate creators exclusively via FC2 Merchant.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Veoh industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Video Streaming Marketplace
- NAICS
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Video Tape and Disc Rental (532282)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Transactional Video Platforms (TVOD/EST) (MPACAAAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Billing, Payments & Subscription Management (MPAHAJAC)
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Where Veoh is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Diego
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Veoh business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Individual Video Purchase: One-time purchase of video content for unlimited viewing after purchase. Prices range from free to over ¥3,000 depending on content.
- Video Rental: Time-limited rental of video content. Users can watch as many times as desired during the rental period. After expiration, must re-rent to access again.
- Monthly Unlimited Viewing Plan: Subscription-based access to designated unlimited viewing content for 31 days. Auto-renews monthly until cancelled.
- Prepaid Points (Veoh Points): Virtual currency system where users purchase points (1 point = 1 yen) using credit card or electronic money. Points valid for 180 days and can be used for purchases on the platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual video purchase - prices from ¥0 to ¥3,000+ |
| Subscription | Monthly | Monthly unlimited viewing subscription - 31-day access |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Video rental - time-limited access |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Veoh product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Veoh is an online video streaming and content sales platform that allows individual viewers to purchase, rent, or subscribe to videos, and corporate content creators to upload and sell video content through the FC2 Merchant integration. Content is delivered via streaming on PC, smartphone, and tablet devices, with multi-language interface support and a prepaid virtual currency (Veoh Points) payment system.
Product overview
Veoh is a video streaming and sales platform offering multiple access models: individual video purchases for indefinite viewing, rental movies for time-limited access, and a monthly unlimited viewing subscription plan. The platform uses a prepaid points system (Veoh Points) for payments and partners with FC2 Merchant to enable corporate content creators to upload and sell their videos. Content is delivered via streaming technology accessible on PC, smartphone, and tablet devices.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Veoh Video Streaming Platform An online video streaming and content sales platform accessible worldwide via web browsers and mobile devices, offering multiple access models (purchase, rental, subscription) for individual viewers and corporate content sellers.
- Individual Video Purchase A one-time purchase option allowing users to buy individual videos for indefinite unlimited viewing, with prices ranging from free to over ¥3,000 depending on the content.
- Video Rental A time-limited rental option allowing users to watch a rented video as many times as desired during the rental period; re-rental is required after expiration.
- Monthly Unlimited Viewing Plan A subscription service providing unlimited viewing access to designated videos for 31 days from the purchase date, with auto-renewal monthly until cancelled.
Companies that use Veoh
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Veoh technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Veoh partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FC2 MerchantcoreFC2 Merchant is the platform through which content creators and merchants upload and manage video content on Veoh. Corporate entities interested in selling content must contact FC2 Merchant. This is the primary content distribution channel for Veoh.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Veoh competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vimeo: Vimeo operates a creator-focused video platform with subscription, rental, and purchase monetization tools (Vimeo OTT/Enterprise). Directly comparable to Veoh's model of individual video purchase, rental, and subscription plans targeted at content creators and viewers.
- Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu): Fandango at Home is a transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) and electronic sell-through (EST) service in the US offering movie purchases and rentals. Closely matches Veoh's individual video purchase and rental revenue streams for film and video content.
- Dailymotion: Dailymotion is a general-audience video streaming platform offering free and premium tiers globally, with multi-language support. Comparable to Veoh as a horizontally-positioned video streaming destination serving both creators and viewers with multiple monetization options.
Regional players
- iQIYI: iQIYI is a major Asian SVOD/TVOD platform serving primarily Chinese-speaking markets with paid video subscriptions and transactional purchases. Comparable to Veoh in mixing subscription and transactional models, and especially relevant given Veoh's Japanese pricing and Traditional/Simplified Chinese language support.
- bilibili: bilibili is a major Chinese video community and streaming platform with subscription, tipping, and paid content features. Comparable to Veoh in mixing free and paid content, supporting creator monetization, and serving Asian-speaking audiences.
- U-NEXT: U-NEXT is a major Japanese SVOD/TVOD service offering subscriptions with included rentals and purchases. Closely matches Veoh's Japanese-market positioning, multi-revenue-stream model (subscription + transactional), and yen-denominated pricing.
Broad incumbents
- Tubi: Tubi is a major AVOD streaming service with a deep library of free movies and TV shows supported by ads. Comparable as a broad-appeal video streaming destination, though Tubi uses ad-supported rather than transactional monetization, representing an alternative business model in the same category.
- Pluto TV: Pluto TV operates a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service with linear channels and on-demand content. Comparable to Veoh as a horizontally-positioned streaming service, though with a different monetization model (AVOD/FAST vs. TVOD/SVOD).
- Crackle (Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment): Crackle is a free ad-supported streaming service offering movies and TV shows. Comparable to Veoh as a long-running horizontal streaming destination, though Crackle is AVOD-only rather than transactional.
Emerging players
- Rumble: Rumble is a video-sharing platform with creator monetization features including subscriptions, tips, and licensing. Comparable to Veoh in serving independent video creators with built-in monetization tooling and a horizontal video destination.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Veoh social profiles
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Veoh leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Veoh funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors9 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Veoh M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Veoh
What does Veoh do?
Veoh is an online video streaming and content sales platform that allows individual viewers to purchase, rent, or subscribe to videos, and corporate content creators to upload and sell video content through the FC2 Merchant integration. Content is delivered via streaming on PC, smartphone, and tablet devices, with multi-language interface support and a prepaid virtual currency (Veoh Points) payment system.
Is Veoh a public or private company?
Veoh is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Veoh founded?
Veoh was founded in 2025. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Veoh based?
Veoh is headquartered in San Diego, United States, in the North America region.
How does Veoh make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Individual Video Purchase is the primary driver. The others are video Rental, monthly Unlimited Viewing Plan and prepaid Points (Veoh Points).
Who are Veoh's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vimeo, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu) and Dailymotion. Regional players are iQIYI, bilibili and U-NEXT. Broad incumbents are Tubi, Pluto TV and Crackle (Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment). Rumble is listed as an emerging player.
Does Veoh have an API?
No public API is recorded for Veoh.
What industry is Veoh in?
Veoh's product category is Online Video Streaming Marketplace. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAAAJ, Transactional Video Platforms (TVOD/EST), with a secondary code of MPAHAJAC, Billing, Payments & Subscription Management. Its NAICS code is 5162 and its SIC code is 7822.