Telvue

Broadcast Technology / Video Playout & Streaming Solutionstelvue.com

TelVue is a broadcast technology provider offering playout servers, cloud streaming, AI captioning, audio description, and digital signage primarily for PEG community media, cable/telco MSOs, and educational institutions across 5,000+ deployed channels.

Company typePrivate
Founded1989
HeadquartersMount Laurel, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingSoftware

What Telvue does

TelVue is a US-based broadcast technology company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Since January 2018 it has operated as a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), having previously traded on OTC markets under the ticker TEVE. The company builds integrated hardware and software systems for television broadcasting, with its primary customer base in PEG (Public, Educational, Government) community media, cable and telco multiple-system operators (MSOs), educational institutions, and media companies. According to company materials, its technology is deployed across more than 5,000 broadcast channels and reaches over 60 million households.

The product portfolio centers on the HyperCaster broadcast playout server line, which handles channel automation, scheduling, graphics, and ad insertion; CloudCast, a cloud-based live streaming and channel origination service; Connect, a cloud content management system; InfoVue, a digital signage platform; AdCaster for advertising insertion; and Media Exchange, a content syndication network across PEG operators. The company has built a software layer around AI-driven accessibility: SmartCaption delivers automated closed captioning across more than 50 spoken languages with custom language models and AI-generated summaries and chapter markers, while SmartDescribe (launched April 2026) adds AI-generated audio description for visually impaired audiences. CaptionVue (launched February 2026) is a dedicated live caption display server. The platform also integrates with Zoom, WebEx, and GoToMeeting for government, corporate, and educational workflows, and supports branded OTT apps on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and mobile devices.

TelVue generates revenue through a combination of one-time hardware sales for its server products (HyperCaster units listed at $6,950–$16,950), recurring SaaS subscriptions for cloud streaming, content management, and AI captioning, and services. Go-to-market combines direct regional sales management with a Certified Partner Program that extends reach, including internationally, and the company participates in industry events such as the NAB Show. CEO Jesse Lerman is credited as inventor on 7 US patents in video-on-demand and video server technology, which underpin portions of the HyperCaster and Connect platforms.

Telvue firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Telvue
Legal name: TelVue Corporation
Website: https://telvue.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1989
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: TelVue is a broadcast technology provider offering playout servers, cloud streaming, AI captioning, audio description, and digital signage primarily for PEG community media, cable/telco MSOs, and educational institutions across 5,000+ deployed channels.
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Telvue industry classification

Industry

Product category: Broadcast Technology / Video Playout & Streaming Solutions
NAICS: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)
SIC: Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)
akta.pro primary industry: Playout Infrastructure & Hardware (Servers, Storage, SDI/IP Gateways) (MPAHAKAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries: Video Streaming & OTT Delivery (Live/VOD, Low-Latency) (HDABAGAC), Ad Insertion & Monetization (SCTE-35, DAI/SSAI) (MPAHAKAH), Video Player Delivery & Playback Optimization (ABR, QoE) (MPAHAIAD), Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC) (MPAHAHAB)

Keywords

Broadcast playout automation
Cloud video streaming
Automatic closed captioning
Digital signage software
Video content management

Where Telvue is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Mount Laurel
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Telvue business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Broadcast Hardware Sales: Sale of broadcast playout servers including HyperCaster AIO B2000, AIO B100, B1000, and B100 models. Hardware appliances range from entry-level to enterprise configurations with varying channel capacities, storage, and redundancy features. Starting prices from $6,950 to $16,950.
Cloud Video Services (SaaS): Subscription-based cloud services including CloudCast streaming platform, Connect content management, SmartCaption captioning, and cloud playout for FAST channels. Usage-based pricing for captioning allows controlling costs by designating which content is captioned.
Digital Signage Platform: InfoVue cloud-based digital signage platform with professional player appliances (InfoVue 2 Pro, Standard, and Stick 4K). Includes CMS subscription and hardware player sales.
TelVue Care Maintenance: Comprehensive support and maintenance warranty program for hardware providing software updates, technical support, emergency after-hours support, and hardware maintenance. Extends one-year standard warranty for up to four additional years.
Professional Services & Training: Training programs including webinars, online group training, and private group or one-on-one training sessions. Documentation, knowledge base, and product documentation available.
ProVue Decoders & Processors: Sale of ProVue IP decoders, ProVue GFX channel processors, ProVue CC caption servers, TeleCast 2 streaming encoders, and AdCaster ad servers as professional-grade broadcast equipment.
Mobile & OTT App Development: Branded mobile apps for iOS, Android and OTT platforms (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV) created, submitted, and managed by TelVue for customers. Apps available in Apple App Store, Amazon.com, Roku Channel Store, and Google Play Store.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	One time/ perpetual license	HyperCaster AIO+ B2000 - Enterprise broadcast server
One time/ perpetual license	One time/ perpetual license	HyperCaster AIO+ B100 - Mid-range broadcast server
One time/ perpetual license	One time/ perpetual license	HyperCaster B1000 - Flagship IP broadcast server
One time/ perpetual license	One time/ perpetual license	HyperCaster B100 - Entry-level broadcast server
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	SmartCaption Automatic Captioning
Usage-based	Pay-as-you-go	SmartDescribe Audio Description
Subscription	Multi-year contract	TelVue Care Maintenance Warranty
Subscription	Annual	Cloud & FAST Channel Origination

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Telvue product offering

Product offering

Core offering

TelVue designs, sells, and supports broadcast technology products and cloud services for video playout, streaming, and content management. Its hardware line centers on the HyperCaster family of Linux-based IP/SDI broadcast playout and automation servers complemented by ProVue decoders/graphics processors, TeleCast 2 streaming encoders, and AdCaster digital ad insertion servers. Its cloud line includes CloudCast streaming, Connect content management, Media Exchange syndication, Cloud & FAST channel origination, SmartCaption AI captioning, SmartDescribe AI audio description, InfoVue digital signage, and branded mobile/OTT apps.

Product overview

TelVue is a broadcast technology company offering a comprehensive suite of products for video playout, streaming, and content management. The core product line includes the HyperCaster IP broadcast server family (available in AIO+ models with integrated SDI I/O and classic IP-only models) for playout and automation; ProVue IP decoders and channel processors for baseband video conversion and graphics; and TeleCast streaming encoders. Cloud services include CloudCast for streaming to web/mobile/OTT platforms, Connect for cloud-based content management and workflow, and Media Exchange for program syndication. TelVue also offers SmartCaption automatic captioning and SmartDescribe audio description AI services, CaptionVue live caption display devices, InfoVue digital signage, and AdCaster digital ad servers. The company serves cable/telco operators, PEG/community media, and professional broadcasters with both hardware appliances and cloud-hosted solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

HyperCaster: IP broadcast server for playout and automation, featuring TV channel-in-a-box solutions for PEG and professional broadcast
ProVue
CloudCast
Connect
InfoVue
SmartCaption
CaptionVue
AdCaster
TeleCast
SmartDescribe

Products and services

HyperCaster IP Broadcast Server Family

Quantifiable outcome

Save considerable money compared to expensive captioning solutions with usage-based pricing and control over what content is captioned
+3 more outcomes

Companies that use Telvue

Customer profile

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Telvue technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability13 records

Feature11 records

Telvue partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

TelVue Certified Partners (TCP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelVue operates a formal Certified Partner Program requiring resellers to apply, complete certification including online training and testing by minimum two representatives, and purchase demonstration products at discounted pricing. Partners receive access to Partner Resource Center, competitive advantage through leading technology, market opportunity identification assistance, and ability to enter new markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Telvue competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Brightcove: Cloud-based video platform for OTT streaming, live events, and monetization. Direct overlap with TelVue CloudCast in streaming delivery and OTT app management for mid-market broadcasters and content owners.
Vimeo OTT (Vimeo Streaming): OTT video platform offering branded apps, monetization, and live/VOD streaming. Comparable to TelVue's CloudCast and Mobile & OTT apps offering for community media and niche content owners.
Wowza (Streaming Engine / Wowza Video): Streaming infrastructure software for live and on-demand video delivery. Directly comparable to TelVue's TeleCast encoders and CloudCast streaming backbone for adaptive bitrate and low-latency workflows.

Emerging players

EZDRM: DRM and content protection services for OTT video. Adjacent to TelVue's CloudCast streaming offering, often used together by broadcasters to secure streamed content.
Mux: Developer-focused video infrastructure platform offering streaming, encoding, and analytics. Comparable to TelVue's TeleCast and CloudCast for live and VOD streaming workflows.

Broad incumbents

Vecima Networks: Cable and broadband infrastructure vendor serving MSOs with video delivery, content delivery, and Remote PHY products. Comparable on the cable/telco MSO customer side and video delivery workflows.
Imagine Communications: Established broadcast technology vendor providing playout, ad insertion, and traffic/billing systems. Comparable to TelVue's HyperCaster and AdCaster offering for cable and broadcast operators.
Harmonic: Video infrastructure vendor specializing in encoding, transcoding, and OTT delivery for cable, broadcast, and OTT operators. Comparable to TelVue's TeleCast encoders and cloud video workflows.
Grass Valley: Large incumbent broadcast technology vendor offering playout, routing, and playout automation. Overlaps with TelVue's HyperCaster playout servers but operates at a much larger, professional broadcaster scale.

Regional players

Vecima (Verimatrix): Content security and OTT video delivery solutions for operators. Comparable to TelVue's streaming and encryption needs for cable and OTT delivery, with a broader European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Telvue financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Telvue leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Telvue funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

Telvue M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Telvue

What does Telvue do?

Is Telvue a public or private company?

Telvue is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was Telvue founded?

Telvue was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Telvue based?

Telvue is headquartered in Mount Laurel, United States, in the North America region.

How does Telvue make money?

Seven revenue lines are on record. Broadcast Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are cloud Video Services (SaaS), digital Signage Platform, telVue Care Maintenance, professional Services & Training, proVue Decoders & Processors and mobile & OTT App Development.

Who are Telvue's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Brightcove, Vimeo OTT (Vimeo Streaming) and Wowza (Streaming Engine / Wowza Video). Emerging players are EZDRM and Mux. Broad incumbents are Vecima Networks, Imagine Communications, Harmonic and Grass Valley. Vecima (Verimatrix) is listed as a regional player.

Does Telvue have an API?

Yes. TelVue offers REST APIs for both HyperCaster broadcast servers and Connect cloud services. HyperCaster APIs include: Content Methods (Get/Add/Edit/Delete content metadata, Get thumbnails), Schedule Methods (Get channel schedule as RSS, Get now/next playing), Channel Management (Get channel settings), System Management (Get network settings, Get software version, Get system health), Content Workflow (Access content metadata as CSV, Hot folder import), and Schedule Workflow (Hot folder import, Access as-run log). Connect APIs are documented separately. Additional APIs include XMLTV EPG API, BroadView BXF for traffic/scheduling integration, SNMP for system monitoring, RSS for content/schedule feeds, and SOAP APIs for content management. Authentication uses standard web-based auth with the browser UI. Developer documentation is at telvue.com/kb/hc-apis.

What industry is Telvue in?

Telvue's product category is Broadcast Technology / Video Playout & Streaming Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHAKAJ, Playout Infrastructure & Hardware (Servers, Storage, SDI/IP Gateways), with a secondary code of HDABAGAC, Video Streaming & OTT Delivery (Live/VOD, Low-Latency). Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.