Hexaglobe

What Hexaglobe does

Hexaglobe is a Paris-based provider of end-to-end over-the-top (OTT) streaming technologies for the audiovisual and broadcast industry, founded in 2004. The company's platform covers the full video workflow from signal acquisition (teleport operations, SRT-based IP contribution) through live and file transcoding (H.265/HEVC, 4K, up to 10x real-time), AI-powered content analysis (face, object, voice and shot-change recognition with temporal metadata), media asset management (ElasticSearch-backed), monetization (ad insertion via VAST/VPAID, subscription/billing across multiple international payment providers), a proprietary video-optimized CDN with sub-5% real-time latency, customizable HTML5 players with multi-DRM support, and multi-platform content syndication. Turn-key offerings include the Hexaglobe Media Platform (a comprehensive CMS for B2C OTT, B2B sharing, catch-up TV and VOD with AVOD/SVOD/TVOD models and white-label apps) and Advanced Replay (frame-accurate live clipping and multi-platform publishing, with a published case study showing CGTN Europe growing TikTok followers 6x in 6–8 months).

The company monetizes through a mix of on-premises perpetual licensing with professional services, SaaS/managed service subscriptions with multi-year enterprise contracts, and bespoke transmedia solution engagements. It targets broadcasters and media companies (Canal+, France TV, Euronews, RTL Group, Disney Channel, TV5Monde, SWR, SRG SSR, RTS, RTBF, L'Équipe, SBS, 2M), telecom operators (KPN, Numericable), digital-native and news media, betting operators (PMU, RaceBets), corporate users, and out-of-home advertising (JCDecaux). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by major industry events (NAB Show, IBC) and demo-driven inbound. Hexaglobe is part of the Hexaglobe Group alongside BBbright (acquired February 2024, live video contribution and Ultra HD/HDR/Dolby Atmos expertise) and SGT (acquired March 2019, broadcast automation and MAM), with group operations spanning France (Paris HQ, Rennes office via BBbright) and North America. The company remains privately held under founder/CEO Franck Coppola, with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Hexaglobe

Legal name

Hexaglobe Group

Website

https://hexaglobe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hexaglobe is a Paris-based OTT streaming technology provider serving broadcasters, telcos, media companies and enterprises with an end-to-end platform spanning video ingest, transcoding, AI content analysis, CMS, monetization, CDN delivery, and turn-key products like the Hexaglobe Media Platform and Advanced Replay, part of the Hexaglobe Group alongside subsidiaries BBbright and SGT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

OTT Video Streaming Software and Services

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Streaming & OTT Delivery (Live/VOD, Low-Latency) (HDABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Stream Processing (Ingest, ABR Packaging, Just-in-Time Packaging) (MPAHAHAD), Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC) (MPAHAJAK), DRM, License Delivery & Content Protection (Widevine/FairPlay/PlayReady) (MPAHAJAI), Ad Tech for OTT (SSAI/CSAI, Ad Decisioning, Measurement) (MPAHAJAG)

Keywords

• OTT video streaming platform
• Broadcast OTT solutions
• Live transcoding services
• Video CDN delivery
• Media asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (On-Premises): Hexaglobe provides on-premises deployment options where customers install and manage the software on their own infrastructure, paying for software licenses and professional services for implementation and customization.
2. SaaS / Managed Services: Software-as-a-Service offering including video hosting, transcoding servers, bandwidth packages, and CDN delivery, with scalable pricing as video business grows.
3. Professional Services: Consulting, custom development, and implementation services for tailored OTT workflows, system integration, and ongoing technical support.
4. Transmedia Experience Solutions: Customized and scalable OTT solutions for cross-platform content distribution creating immersive transmedia experiences, likely project-based or long-term service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hexaglobe provides end-to-end OTT video streaming technologies and professional services covering the entire process from video ingest to delivery. The portfolio includes a video-optimized CDN, live and file transcoding (including H.265/HEVC), AI-powered content analysis and clipping, a comprehensive OTT CMS (Hexaglobe Media Platform), broadcast automation, media asset management, subscription billing, ad insertion, and next-generation video players. Offerings are delivered via on-premises licenses, SaaS/managed services, and custom transmedia experience projects for broadcasters, media companies, and telecom operators worldwide.

Product overview

Hexaglobe provides a comprehensive end-to-end OTT platform with modular components covering the entire video workflow from ingest to delivery. The core platform includes signal acquisition (Ingest), encoding operations (Live/File Transcoding), metadata management (Live Logging, Asset & Metadata Management), content monetization (Ad Insertion, Subscription & Billing), distribution (Content Syndication, Delivery CDN), and audience engagement (Video Players, Digital Signage). Turn-key products include Advanced Replay for instant clip creation and multi-platform publishing, Hexaglobe Media Platform as a comprehensive CMS supporting AVOD/SVOD/TVOD models, and IP Contribution for broadcast transport. The Transmedia Experience module ties these solutions together for cross-platform audience engagement. The company also offers industry-specific solutions for Broadcast, Live Events, Digital Media, Publishers, Corporate, and Telco sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advanced Replay: A product for live production, streaming, clipping and multiplatform publishing that enables frame-accurate live video clipping and immediate publishing to social media platforms.
• Hexaglobe Media Platform

Products and services

• Ingest
• Live Transcoding
• File Transcoding
• Live Logging
• Video Clipping
• Asset & Metadata Management
• Subscription & Billing Management
• Ad Insertion
• Video Players
• Content Syndication
• Big Data Analytics
• Digital Signage Systems
• Delivery (CDN)
• IP Contribution
• Hexaglobe Media Platform
• Advanced Replay
• Transmedia Experience

Quantifiable outcome

• CGTN Europe achieved 6x TikTok follower growth (from 100K to 600K) in 6-8 months using Hexaglobe live streaming solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBrightcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024BBright, a Rennes-based live video solutions company, joined Hexaglobe Group in February 2024 to accelerate development in North America and Europe. BBright brings expertise in Ultra HD, HDR, Dolby Atmos, AC4 audio formats, and all-IP migrations (2110 and SRT). The acquisition reinforces Hexaglobe's strategy to converge Broadcast and OTT through vertical integration.
• SGTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGT is part of the Hexaglobe Group structure, providing automation and MAM (Media Asset Management) solutions. Together with BBright (contribution/distribution/playout) and Hexaglobe (OTT streaming), SGT completes the group's end-to-end video technology portfolio.
• Ultra HD ForumminorOthersHexaglobe Group joined the Ultra HD Forum in June 2024, the leading global organization dedicated to promoting Ultra High Definition technologies including HDR, WCG, and related standards. BBright had been a member since 2015 and encouraged group-level membership.
• BBright at NAB Show 2025minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHexaglobe showcased its AI-integrated OTT solutions at NAB Show Las Vegas 2025 on BBright's booth (W3650), demonstrating the sibling company's collaborative go-to-market approach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaltura: Kaltura provides an end-to-end video platform (CMS, live, VOD, analytics, monetization) with white-label apps across web, mobile, and TV — a comparable OTT platform play to Hexaglobe Media Platform, also selling into enterprise broadcasters and telcos.
• Brightcove: Brightcove is a US-headquartered OTT video platform offering CMS, monetization, players, and live streaming for broadcasters and media companies — directly overlapping Hexaglobe Media Platform's CMS/AVOD/SVOD/TVOD capabilities and customer profile.
• JW Player (JWP): JWP provides an OTT video player and end-to-end streaming/ads platform (VAST/VPAID, monetization, CMS) for broadcasters and digital publishers — a comparable video player and platform offering to Hexaglobe's Video Players and Media Platform.
• Bitmovin: Bitmovin offers video encoding, player, and analytics infrastructure with strong codec (HEVC/AV1/VVC) and low-latency live streaming support — directly comparable to Hexaglobe's Live/File Transcoding, Players, and live orchestration stack.
• Ateme: Ateme is a French-headquartered competitor in video compression, transcoding, and OTT delivery, also serving broadcasters and telcos globally — directly comparable to Hexaglobe's Live/File Transcoding and Delivery CDN, with significant overlap in the French/European broadcast market.

Emerging players

• Mux: Mux provides developer-focused video API infrastructure (live, on-demand, player, analytics) targeting streaming applications — comparable in live transcoding and player APIs to Hexaglobe's Live Transcoding and Players, though focused more on developer/cloud-native buyers than broadcasters.

Broad incumbents

• Akamai Media Delivery: Akamai operates a global CDN with media-optimized delivery, adaptive bitrate packaging, and DRM — overlapping Hexaglobe's proprietary video CDN and OTT delivery stack, but as part of a much larger security/edge portfolio.
• AWS Elemental Media Services: AWS Elemental provides cloud-based MediaLive, MediaPackage, MediaConvert, and MediaStore for OTT ingest-to-delivery workflows — directly competitive with Hexaglobe's Transcoding, Packaging, CDN, and Origin stack, but bundled into a broader hyperscale cloud offering.
• Dolby (Millicast / Encoding): Dolby offers Millicast low-latency live streaming plus professional broadcast audio/video tools, overlapping Hexaglobe's live streaming, low-latency CDN, and audio (Atmos/AC4) capabilities — but as part of a much broader portfolio spanning cinema, consumer, and broadcast.
• Harmonic (Thomson Video Networks): Harmonic provides broadcast contribution, playout, and OTT streaming solutions (including VOS and Electra) for broadcasters — comparable to BBright's contribution/distribution stack and Hexaglobe's OTT delivery, serving the same broadcast-modernization buyer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hexaglobe
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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