SVGA
SVGA is a Russian systems integrator and distributor, founded in 2000 in Moscow, that supplies professional broadcast, motion capture, animation, and IP streaming equipment and turnkey integration services to television, film, and animation studios across the CIS region, holding exclusive Vicon distribution rights in Russia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMoscow, Russia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SVGA does
SVGA (Systems Video Graphics Animation) is a privately held Russian systems integrator and distributor founded in 2000 and headquartered in Moscow. The company supplies professional equipment, software, and turnkey integration services to television broadcasters, film and animation studios, IP streaming providers, and adjacent verticals such as healthcare and sports science across Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and other CIS countries. SVGA operates as a multi-vendor channel partner rather than a technology developer, holding the exclusive Russian distribution rights for Vicon Motion Systems since 2011 and representing over 50 manufacturers including Blackmagic Design, Toon Boom, Tiger Technology, Metus, and Vitec.
The company's product portfolio spans motion capture (Vicon Shogun, Blade, Cara facial capture, Nexus, Vantage/Vero/Bonita cameras), animation software (Toon Boom Harmony in Essentials, Advanced, and Premium tiers), media asset management (Metus MediaCube Pro, MAM Enterprise, Vitec Proxsys PX-Series), SAN/shared storage (Tiger Technology metaSAN, metaLAN, Tiger Store), and a broad range of broadcast hardware (Blackmagic ATEM switchers, DaVinci Resolve, vMix, PTZ cameras, converters, monitors, and KVM systems). The product catalog also extends into machine vision, IPTV streaming (including the HaiweiTech S-101 streaming server), and display/video-wall solutions. Integrations span Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, MotionBuilder, Avid, and Adobe workflows via the third-party platforms SVGA distributes.
SVGA generates revenue through three streams: hardware resale (cameras, switchers, MoCap equipment, converters, storage systems), software licensing and subscriptions (perpetual and subscription models for Toon Boom Harmony, vMix, DaVinci Resolve, and Vicon software), and professional services encompassing consultation, system design, installation, configuration, and turnkey project delivery. Pricing is quote-based with multi-currency support (USD and RUB), and the go-to-market combines a Russian-language e-commerce storefront (svga.ru), direct enterprise sales for complex integrations, and content marketing across VK, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The company has 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operates as a founder/private entity with no institutional investors or parent company.
SVGA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SVGA
- Legal name
- Systems Video Graphics Animation
- Website
- https://svga.ru
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SVGA is a Russian systems integrator and distributor, founded in 2000 in Moscow, that supplies professional broadcast, motion capture, animation, and IP streaming equipment and turnkey integration services to television, film, and animation studios across the CIS region, holding exclusive Vicon distribution rights in Russia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SVGA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast and Video Production Technology Distribution
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)
- akta.pro industry
- Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/TVOD)Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Media Streaming, Publishing & Content PlatformsLive TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT)Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/FAST)Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS PlatformsMedia, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/FAST)
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Where SVGA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moscow
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
SVGA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of professional video equipment including cameras, video mixers, monitors, converters, storage systems, and MoCap equipment from manufacturers such as Blackmagic Design, Vicon, and others.
- Software Sales and Licensing: Distribution of software solutions including animation software (Toon Boom Harmony), MoCap software (Vicon Shogun, Vicon Blade, Vicon Nexus), MAM systems, and SAN storage software.
- Professional Services: System integration, installation, configuration, and turnkey project delivery services for complex broadcasting and production setups.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Perpetual license option for software products |
| Subscription | Annual | Subscription licensing for software |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
SVGA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SVGA is a Russian systems integrator and exclusive distributor that supplies, integrates, and installs professional video production, broadcasting, motion capture, animation, and IP streaming equipment and software from multiple manufacturers. The company provides turnkey solutions combining hardware, software, installation, configuration, and training services for television stations, film studios, animation houses, and IP streaming providers across CIS countries.
Product overview
SVGA is a systems integrator and distributor specializing in television and film production solutions. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-vendor platform with distinct product categories: (1) Motion Capture Systems built around Vicon hardware (Shogun software, Blade, Cara face animation, Bonita cameras, Nexus analysis) combined with accessories like Apex controller and Virtual Camera; (2) Animation Software featuring Toon Boom Harmony in three tiers (Essentials, Advanced, Premium) plus Tiger Technology SAN storage solutions; (3) Media Asset Management systems including Metus MediaCube, Vitec Proxsys, and Etere MAM; (4) Professional video equipment spanning Blackmagic Design products (ATEM switchers, DaVinci Resolve, cameras), video production software (vMix), and comprehensive hardware categories including PTZ cameras, converters, monitors, and streaming equipment; (5) Display solutions for video walls and multi-display installations. SVGA offers complete integration services including installation, configuration, and turnkey delivery for systems of any complexity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Vicon Shogun Real-time motion capture software for streaming animation data to Unity and Unreal Engine for virtual production and character animation, with live skeleton parameters and marker-based capture capabilities.
- Vicon Blade Motion capture and coordinate computation software for digital animation that manages cameras, catalogs data, and performs export and streaming operations.
- Vicon Cara Face animation capture system with 4 miniature HD cameras (720p 60fps) mounted on a head rig, wireless data transmission, and CARALive/CARAPost software for facial performance capture.
- Vicon Nexus Professional software package for motion capture and human movement analysis, used for musculoskeletal diagnostics, biomechanical research, and sports applications.
- Vicon Bonita Motion Capture Cameras Compact optical infrared cameras with variable focal length lenses for motion capture, available in Bonita 10 (1 megapixel, 250 fps, 0.5mm accuracy) and Bonita 3 (0.3 megapixel, 240 fps) models.
- Toon Boom Harmony Professional 2D animation software available in three tiers (Essentials, Advanced, Premium) with full production pipeline support including vector/raster drawing, rigging, compositing, 3D integration, particle effects, and Unity game engine export.
- Tiger Store Software for organizing collaborative media data access in SAN networks with support for Avid and Adobe project workflows.
- Tiger Technology metaSAN Software for creating, managing, and administering SAN networks with data transfer over fiber optic and Ethernet networks.
- Metus MediaCube Pro Turnkey MAM server with 10 Windows application licenses, 20 web access licenses, and 100TB storage for media asset management.
- DaVinci Resolve Professional video and graphics editing software with color correction, visual effects, and motion graphics capabilities.
- vMix Live video production and streaming software for creating professional broadcasts and live events.
- Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro Compact video switcher for professional live streaming and production with built-in hardware streaming engine.
- HaiweiTech S-101 Streaming Server High-performance streaming media server supporting 2 Gbps data processing and multi-protocol streaming for internal network transmission.
- Blackmagic Videohub 12G Routers Video routers with zero latency for routing and connecting video signals in broadcast environments.
- Motion Capture System Integration Services Comprehensive MoCap system design, integration, installation, and configuration services for television, film, animation, healthcare, and sports customers leveraging 25 years of practical experience.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25+ years of practical experience in MoCap system implementation
Companies that use SVGA
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SVGA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
SVGA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Vicon Motion SystemscoreSVGA has been the exclusive distributor of Vicon products and solutions in Russia for 11 years. Vicon is a leading manufacturer of motion capture (MoCap) technology used in film production, animation, healthcare, sports, and engineering. SVGA provides sales, installation, integration, and training services for Vicon products including cameras (Vantage, Vero, Bonita), software (Shogun, Blade, Nexus, Cara), and complete MoCap systems.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SVGA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ross Video: Canadian manufacturer of broadcast infrastructure, production switchers, robotics, and real-time graphics used by TV stations, sports broadcasters, and production houses. Operates in the same broadcast technology value chain as SVGA, though as a manufacturer rather than integrator/distributor.
- Vizrt Group: Provider of real-time graphics, virtual production, and broadcast visualization software including Viz Engine, TriCaster, and NDI. Operates in the same broadcast and live production ecosystem as SVGA, with product lines that complement SVGA's distribution portfolio.
- Imagine Communications: Global provider of broadcast, advertising, and multiscreen delivery infrastructure for media companies and service providers. Operates in the same broadcast and IP streaming value chain as SVGA, though at significantly larger scale and as a manufacturer/solutions provider rather than a regional distributor.
- B&H Photo Video: Large US-based retailer and distributor of professional video, broadcast, and production equipment from thousands of manufacturers. Comparably positions itself as a multi-vendor distributor serving enterprise and prosumer buyers, analogous to SVGA's role in the CIS region, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- Adorama: Major US retailer and distributor of professional video, camera, and broadcasting equipment serving content creators, broadcasters, and production professionals. Comparable to SVGA as a multi-vendor distributor providing turnkey gear solutions, though broader in scope and serving the North American market.
- Evertz: Canadian manufacturer of broadcast and media infrastructure solutions including routers, switchers, and IP-based distribution systems. Operates in the same broadcast equipment ecosystem as SVGA, though as a global manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
- Vitec Group: UK-listed parent company of premium broadcast and photographic brands (Anton/Bauer, Litepanels, Sachtler, Vinten, Teradek, SmallHD). Operates in the same broadcast and video production ecosystem as SVGA, though as a manufacturer/owner of brands rather than a distributor, and at much larger global scale.
- Grass Valley: Major broadcast technology manufacturer providing cameras, switchers, routers, and playout systems to television networks and production companies worldwide. Comparable to SVGA as a key player in the broadcast technology ecosystem, though Grass Valley manufactures equipment while SVGA distributes and integrates complementary solutions.
Others
- Blackmagic Design: Australia-based manufacturer of professional video equipment (cameras, switchers, DaVinci Resolve, capture devices) that SVGA distributes across the CIS region. Listed as OTHERS rather than a peer because it is a key vendor partner rather than a competitor in the channel.
- Vicon Motion Systems: UK-based manufacturer of premium motion capture systems (Vantage, Vero, Shogun, Blade, Cara) that SVGA exclusively distributes in Russia. Listed as OTHERS rather than a peer because it is SVGA's most important vendor partner, not a competitor; the business relationship is a key dependency.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SVGA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SVGA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SVGA M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SVGA
What does SVGA do?
SVGA is a Russian systems integrator and exclusive distributor that supplies, integrates, and installs professional video production, broadcasting, motion capture, animation, and IP streaming equipment and software from multiple manufacturers. The company provides turnkey solutions combining hardware, software, installation, configuration, and training services for television stations, film studios, animation houses, and IP streaming providers across CIS countries.
Is SVGA a public or private company?
SVGA is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SVGA founded?
SVGA was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SVGA based?
SVGA is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does SVGA make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Sales and Licensing and professional Services.
Who are SVGA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ross Video, Vizrt Group, Imagine Communications, B&H Photo Video, Adorama, Evertz, Vitec Group and Grass Valley. Others are Blackmagic Design and Vicon Motion Systems.
Does SVGA have an API?
No public API is recorded for SVGA.
What industry is SVGA in?
SVGA's product category is Broadcast and Video Production Technology Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAJAA, Video Streaming Platforms (SVOD/AVOD/TVOD), with a secondary code of MPACAAAD, Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7373.