ZeeVee
ZeeVee is a US-based manufacturer of professional AV distribution hardware and software, selling AV over IP (ZyPer4K) and RF modulation products through certified channel partners to enterprise, government, education, and broadcast customers worldwide. The company was acquired by Kramer in August 2024 and is headquartered in Littleton, USA.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersLittleton, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ZeeVee does
ZeeVee is a US-based manufacturer of professional AV distribution products, organized around two technology pillars. First, an AV over IP (AVoIP) line built on the SDVoE standard, including ZyPer4K encoders and decoders (XR rugged, XS, and wall-plate variants) that deliver uncompressed 4K/60 video, audio, and control over standard 10Gb Ethernet switches, with the ZyPer Management Platform (ZMP), Maestro, and the 2024-launched VAM visualization tool providing setup and monitoring. Second, an RF modulation portfolio (HDbridge3000 modular chassis, HDbridge2000 series, and ZvPro encoders/modulators, plus STBi3+ set-top boxes and ZvSync tuners) that distributes HD video across coaxial infrastructure for bulk-TV and digital-signage applications. The company was founded around 2007 and traces its SDVoE product line back to a 2015 first release, now in its fourth generation, with deployments reaching over 2 million screens worldwide.
ZeeVee's commercial model is hardware-led, quote-based pricing to enterprise and institutional buyers, with revenue generated through direct enterprise sales and a global channel of certified integrators and resellers under the SIGNAL Partner Program. Named end customers span sports venues and teams (NFL, DraftKings, EA Sports), hospitality and gaming (BetMGM, Planet Fitness), aerospace (Boeing), financial services (Capital One), government (Jefferson Parish, U.S. Space Force), healthcare (WHO), education (Michigan State University, University of Texas), legal (White & Case), and electronics (Samsung). All products are manufactured in the USA and are largely TAA compliant, supporting federal and defense procurement. In August 2024, ZeeVee was acquired by Kramer, joining a larger AV portfolio focused on AVoIP and IT-AV convergence.
ZeeVee firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ZeeVee
- Legal name
- ZeeVee, Inc.
- Website
- https://zeevee.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ZeeVee is a US-based manufacturer of professional AV distribution hardware and software, selling AV over IP (ZyPer4K) and RF modulation products through certified channel partners to enterprise, government, education, and broadcast customers worldwide. The company was acquired by Kramer in August 2024 and is headquartered in Littleton, USA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ZeeVee industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pro AV Signal Distribution Equipment
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC) (MPAHAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Remote Instruction Hardware & Classroom AV Control (Cameras, Mics, Smart Pods) (EDAFABAI), Classroom AV Systems Integration (Projectors, Displays, Sound, Control) (EDAEAHAC)
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Where ZeeVee is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Littleton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
ZeeVee business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: ZeeVee generates revenue through the sale of AV over IP hardware products including encoders, decoders, RF modulators, and accessories. Products are sold through channel partners and direct enterprise sales.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
ZeeVee product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZeeVee manufactures professional AV distribution hardware in two product lines: AV over IP (AVoIP) encoder/decoder systems based on the SDVoE standard for uncompressed 4K video over 10Gb Ethernet networks, and RF modulation/encoding equipment for distributing video, audio, and digital signage over coaxial infrastructure. Products are sold to enterprises, governments, schools, healthcare facilities, broadcasters, and hospitality venues through certified channel partners and direct enterprise sales.
Product overview
ZeeVee is a manufacturer of professional AV distribution products comprising two main technology categories: AV over IP (AVoIP) hardware using SDVoE standard for uncompressed 4K distribution over 10Gb networks, and RF modulation/encoding solutions for distributing video over coaxial infrastructure. The AV over IP portfolio includes ZyPer4K-XR (rugged) and ZyPer4K-XS (standard) encoder/decoder units, plus wall plate variants, all managed through the ZyPer Management Platform (ZMP). The RF portfolio includes the modular HDbridge3000 chassis system with hot-swappable media modules (HDMI, HD-SDI, Component/VGA, Composite, H.264) supporting up to 72 channels, the fixed-configuration HDbridge2000 series (models 2312-2920), and the ZvPro dual-channel QAM modulator series (600 and 800 series). Supporting products include STBi3+ IP/RF set-top boxes, ZvSync tuners, VAM monitoring software, and Maestro management interface. All products are manufactured in the USA and are TAA compliant.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ZyPer4K-XR Rugged SDVoE uncompressed 4K encoder/decoder with aluminum chassis, Neutrik locking connectors, fanless thermal management, and 10Gb PoE support; designed for rental and staging, performance arts, yachts, military, and other demanding environments.
- ZyPer4K-XS SDVoE uncompressed 4K encoder/decoder with aluminum chassis, fanless thermal management, 10Gb PoE support, USB HID support, and 1Gb utility port; targeted at corporate, education, and military applications.
- ZyPer4K Wall Plates Wall plate form factor AVoIP encoders and decoders available in US and UK formats that support lossless transport of 7.1 audio, including encoded formats and uncompressed linear PCM, for permanent in-room installations.
- HDbridge3000
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 2 million screens worldwide
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ZeeVee
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ZeeVee technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
ZeeVee partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.
- KramercoreZeeVee has been acquired by Kramer, joining the Kramer family to strengthen leadership in AV over IP and IT-AV convergence. This acquisition combines ZeeVee's SDVoE and RF modulation expertise with Kramer's portfolio.
- SDVoE AlliancecoreZeeVee is the most experienced, deployed, and advanced manufacturer of SDVoE products. The company helped establish the SDVoE standard for uncompressed 4K AV over IP distribution.
- AudiumregionalZeeVee announced new distribution partnership with Audium covering Portugal and Angola, expanding their European and African market presence.
- PSNI Global AllianceminorZeeVee is a member of PSNI Global Alliance, a network of AV integrators and technology partners.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ZeeVee competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kramer Electronics: Now ZeeVee's parent, Kramer sells a broad Pro AV portfolio including AVoIP endpoints that compete with ZeeVee in third-party deployments; the strategic rationale of the 2024 acquisition is portfolio consolidation.
- QSC (Q-SYS): Q-SYS provides networked AV processing and an emerging AVoIP/codec ecosystem; ZeeVee already interoperates as a Q-SYS Technology Partner and competes for unified-collaboration deployments.
Emerging players
- Audinate (Dante): Audinate's Dante AV and Dante AV-H standards introduce a competing IP-based AV protocol stack to SDVoE; though not a direct encoder/decoder vendor today, it could reshape the AVoIP competitive landscape ZeeVee operates in.
Direct peers
- Matrox Video: Matrox's Maevex and Extio lines deliver IP-based AV distribution, including H.264 and uncompressed 4K options across Pro AV and broadcast verticals that overlap with ZeeVee's ZyPer4K and HDbridge product lines.
- Atlona (Panduit): Atlona's OmniStream is a 1Gb/10Gb AVoIP encoder/decoder platform with a similar channel-integrator model, competing for AV distribution projects in education and corporate verticals.
- Crestron Electronics: Crestron's DM NVX is the most direct head-to-head competitor to ZeeVee's ZyPer4K, both targeting uncompressed 4K AVoIP over 10Gb networks for enterprise, government, and education verticals served by certified integrators.
- Lightware Visual Engineering: Lightware's Taurus UCX and VINX product families provide AVoIP endpoint and matrix-switch alternatives to ZyPer4K, targeting collaboration rooms and large venues via integrator channels.
- Visionary Solutions: Visionary Solutions manufactures PacketAV and Duet endpoints for AVoIP distribution, including 4K over IP, directly overlapping with ZeeVee's ZyPer4K use cases in Pro AV integration.
- AVPro Global: AVPro Global (parent of Murideo and AVPro Edge) sells AVPro Edge AVoIP encoders/decoders and MXNet ecosystem directly competing with ZyPer4K in residential, commercial, and broadcast applications.
- Extron Electronics: Extron's NAV Series is a like-for-like SDVoE-compatible 1Gb/10Gb AVoIP encoder/decoder platform with comparable zero-latency claims and overlapping integrator channel, making it a primary ZeeVee competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ZeeVee social profiles
Digital presenceZeeVee compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance14 records
ZeeVee financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ZeeVee leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
ZeeVee funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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ZeeVee 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 ZeeVee
What does ZeeVee do?
ZeeVee manufactures professional AV distribution hardware in two product lines: AV over IP (AVoIP) encoder/decoder systems based on the SDVoE standard for uncompressed 4K video over 10Gb Ethernet networks, and RF modulation/encoding equipment for distributing video, audio, and digital signage over coaxial infrastructure. Products are sold to enterprises, governments, schools, healthcare facilities, broadcasters, and hospitality venues through certified channel partners and direct enterprise sales.
Is ZeeVee a public or private company?
ZeeVee is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ZeeVee founded?
ZeeVee was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ZeeVee based?
ZeeVee is headquartered in Littleton, United States, in the North America region.
How does ZeeVee make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Who are ZeeVee's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kramer Electronics and QSC (Q-SYS). Audinate (Dante) is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Matrox Video, Atlona (Panduit), Crestron Electronics, Lightware Visual Engineering, Visionary Solutions, AVPro Global and Extron Electronics.
Does ZeeVee have an API?
No public API is recorded for ZeeVee.
What industry is ZeeVee in?
ZeeVee's product category is Pro AV Signal Distribution Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHAHAB, Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC), with a secondary code of EDAFABAI, Remote Instruction Hardware & Classroom AV Control (Cameras, Mics, Smart Pods). Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.