Streambox

What Streambox does

Streambox Inc is a Bellevue, Washington-based provider of cloud and IP-based media streaming solutions for broadcasters and post-production professionals, founded in 1999 by Bob Hildeman (CEO) and Alex Telitsine (CTO). The company has built a vertically integrated stack spanning proprietary ACT-L3 and ACT-L5 video codecs, the LDMP (Low Delay Multi-Path) transport protocol, and a hardware/software/cloud product portfolio. Core capabilities include 4K 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB streaming, 500ms-2 second end-to-end latency over public Internet with network bonding, and AES-encrypted content delivery.

The product line includes hardware rackmount and half-rack encoders/decoders (Chroma, Chroma Multi-channel, Chroma X), software encoders for workstations (Spectra), mobile/portable encoders (Avenir, Aura), decoders and media players (Halo, Iris, iOS/Android), and cloud services (Streambox Cloud, Sessions, Stream On Server, Spectra VM, Bridge for AWS CDI). Streambox monetizes through a mix of one-time hardware sales, monthly software subscriptions (pausable under a pay-as-you-go model, e.g., Chroma X at $500/month with 6TB of cloud data), and cloud/managed services. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, channel partners (Jigsaw24 in the UK, Toyo Engineering in Japan), and an online store, with marketing centered on major industry trade shows (NAB, IBC, Inter BEE, HPA Tech Retreat, Cine Gear Expo).

Streambox primarily serves two verticals: broadcast networks and production studios requiring reliable live video contribution (CNN, BBC, NHK, ABC, Fox News, Channels Television), and post-production facilities requiring color-accurate remote collaboration (Sony Pictures, Instinctual). The company has earned two Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards (2008 with CNN for ACT-L3, 2018 for Streaming Transport Innovation) and holds deep integrations with DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, Unreal Engine, Dolby, and AWS, positioning it as a specialist vendor for high-end, latency-sensitive media workflows where general-purpose streaming tools are insufficient.

Name

Streambox

Legal name

Streambox Inc

Website

https://streambox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Streambox is a Bellevue-based provider of cloud and IP-based video streaming solutions serving broadcasters and post-production studios, with proprietary ACT-L3/L5 codecs and LDMP transport enabling low-latency 4K video contribution and remote collaboration workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Streaming Technology / Media Contribution Software

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Streaming Ingest & Contribution Networks (Encoder-to-Origin, Backhaul) (MPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Streaming Transport Protocols & Low-Latency Delivery (HLS/DASH/CMAF, WebRTC, SRT) (MPAHAIAE), Live Stream Processing (Ingest, ABR Packaging, Just-in-Time Packaging) (MPAHAHAD), Video Player Delivery & Playback Optimization (ABR, QoE) (MPAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Video streaming solutions
• IP-based video contribution
• Hardware encoders decoders
• Cloud video transport
• Remote post-production workflows

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Encoders/Decoders: Sale of hardware streaming encoder and decoder products including Chroma rackmount systems, Avenir mobile encoders, and NODE media players. Hardware platforms are sold outright with software decoupled for subscription
2. Software Subscriptions: Monthly software rental model for Chroma and other encoder products. Software can be paused between projects and restarted as needed. Provides access to latest features and security updates
3. Cloud Services: Cloud-based streaming transport, transcoding, and distribution services. Includes Streambox Cloud, StreamOn Server, and Sessions collaboration platform with usage-based or subscription pricing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Streambox manufactures and sells hardware encoders and decoders (Chroma, Chroma X, Avenir, Halo, Iris, Media Players) and provides software (Spectra) and cloud-based services (Streambox Cloud, Sessions, Stream On Server, Spectra VM, Bridge for AWS CDI) for low-latency, high-quality live video contribution, remote collaboration, and distribution over IP networks. The platform is built on proprietary ACT-L3/ACT-L5 codecs and LDMP transport, enabling up to 4K 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB video streaming with 500ms–2s latency for broadcast, post-production, virtual production, and live event workflows.

Product overview

Streambox is a provider of cloud and IP-based media streaming solutions for media professionals. The product portfolio consists of hardware encoders (Chroma, Chroma X, Avenir) and decoders (Halo, Iris), software encoders (Spectra) and media players, cloud services (Streambox Cloud, Sessions, Stream On Server), and AWS-specific solutions (Spectra VM, Bridge for AWS CDI). Chroma is the flagship rackmount encoder/decoder supporting 4K 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB with ACT-L5 codec; Spectra is the software encoder for workstations enabling creative app integrations with Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Pro Tools; Avenir provides mobile/portable encoders for field contribution; and cloud services enable multi-point collaboration and global distribution. The platform is complemented by streaming media players for iOS, macOS, Windows, and Apple TV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Streambox Cloud: Cloud streaming and video transport service for contribution, streaming, and distribution.
• Streambox Sessions
• ACT-L3 Codec
• ACT-L5 Codec
• LDMP

Products and services

• Chroma Encoder/Decoder High-performance streaming encoder/decoder rackmount system supporting 4K, UHD, 2K, and HD resolutions with 12-bit 4:4:4 RGB color, HDR, and up to 16 channels of uncompressed audio. Powered by ACT-L5 codec with LDMP transport for low-latency contribution over IP networks. Targeted at broadcast and post-production professionals.
• Chroma Half-Rack Compact half-rack form factor version of the Chroma encoder/decoder for space-constrained broadcast and post-production installations.
• Chroma Multi-channel Multi-channel version of Chroma supporting ST 2110, HD/4K configurations, and multiple simultaneous video streams for broadcast contribution and multi-camera workflows.
• Chroma X Software-defined encoder/decoder packaged in a small palm-size form factor device based on Intel NUC i5 processor. Available as Hardware as a Service (HaaS) or IaaS with HD/HDR capabilities up to 1080p 60fps.
• Spectra Software Encoder Software encoder for workstations that converts a PC into a collaboration tool for live streaming. Integrates with Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, and Adobe Premiere for remote creative workflows.
• Avenir Mobile Encoders Line of portable and mobile encoders for remote newsgathering, live event contribution, and bonded streaming over cellular, WiFi, and Ethernet networks.
• Halo Decoder Desktop form factor hardware decoder providing reference quality video output with ultra-low latency for color grading reviews and remote collaboration.
• Iris Decoder Hardware decoder in the Streambox decoder lineup for receiving and playing streaming video.
• Media Players Streaming media players available for Apple TV, iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS, and Windows for receiving and viewing Streambox video streams.
• Streambox Cloud Cloud-based streaming infrastructure providing global video transport for contribution, streaming, and distribution with multi-point collaboration tools.
• Sessions Collaboration Platform Cloud-based collaboration service enabling media professionals to connect via Session IDs for real-time review without requiring Cloud accounts or direct connections.
• Stream On Server On-premise or cloud-deployed server software for hosting multiple streaming clients and simultaneous sessions, supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows.
• Spectra VM Virtual encoder version of Spectra designed for AWS cloud deployments, enabling creative apps running in AWS to stream with ultra-low latency and color accuracy.
• Bridge for AWS CDI Integration solution providing reference quality video feed from AWS cloud back to on-premise locations using AWS Cloud Digital Interface (CDI) for ultra-low latency at up to 4K 4:4:4 12-bit.
• Aura Camera-Mountable Streaming Encoder Camera-mountable streaming encoder supporting up to 4:4:4 12-bit video and 16 channels of audio over WiFi 6 or IP connections with dual-stream capability. Available on pay-as-you-go plan.
• NODE/NODE 2 Media Player Small form factor HDMI media player supporting 10 programmable video channels with HDR support and up to 6 channels of audio for cost-effective viewing on displays.
• ST 2110 Encoder/Decoder ST 2110-compliant multichannel streaming encoder/decoder showcased at Inter BEE 2024 for IP-based broadcast workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500ms to 2-second end-to-end latency over public Internet
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jigsaw24coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic business partnership for UK market. Jigsaw24 distributes Streambox's full range of hardware and software systems to creative, education, and enterprise sectors, with specific focus on post-production and broadcast workflows.
• Toyo Engineering Corporation (TEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for joint delivery of IP-based digital video surveillance and remote monitoring systems to Japanese industrial customers. TEC provides system integration and support services for Streambox RMS codec in Japanese industrial market including chemical, nuclear plants, and government facilities.
• Epic GamescoreTechnology or IntegrationSpectra encoder integrates with Unreal Engine via Epic's API enabling remote collaboration workflows for Virtual Production. Supports both on-premises and AWS cloud deployments of Unreal Engine with low-latency, color-accurate video up to 4K 4:4:4 12-bit.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Media & Entertainment competency partner. Products include Spectra VM (virtual encoder for AWS), Bridge for AWS CDI, and cloud streaming services running on AWS infrastructure. Solutions optimized for AWS M&E workflows including Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Unreal Engine on EC2.
• DaVinci ResolvecoreTechnology or IntegrationSpectra encoder integrates with DaVinci Resolve for remote color grading and collaborative editing workflows. Audio integration with ASIO driver for Windows and Core Audio for macOS.
• Avid Pro ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpectra for Pro Tools enables audio engineers to work directly from PCs or the Cloud, eliminating need for external audio equipment. Supports Dolby Atmos Renderer and streams up to 16 channels of uncompressed, low-latency audio with HD video.
• Adobe Creative CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Adobe Premiere Pro for cloud-based editing workflows. Spectra VM runs on same AWS instance as Premiere for seamless creative collaboration.
• DolbycoreTechnology or IntegrationProducts support Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. Chroma supports Dolby Atmos metadata and HDMI tunneling for professional applications. Dolby Atmos Renderer compatibility for multi-channel audio workflows.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Comrex: Comrex builds portable audio/video codecs (LiveShot, Opal) for remote broadcast contribution over IP networks — competing head-to-head with Streambox's mobile encoder line for live news and event workflows.
• LiveU: LiveU specializes in bonded cellular live video transmission units for newsgathering and sports, with proprietary bonding protocols — directly comparable to Streambox's Avenir mobile encoders and LDMP transport for remote contribution.
• TVU Networks: TVU Networks offers bonded IP video transmission (TVU One, TVU Grid) and cloud-based production services for broadcasters, overlapping with Streambox's contribution, cloud, and multi-point collaboration offerings.
• Dejero: Dejero provides bonded cellular/Internet connectivity and cloud-managed video contribution for news, sports, and live events — a direct competitor in the encoder-to-origin contribution segment where Streambox's Avenir and LDMP compete.
• Haivision: Haivision provides bonded cellular and IP video contribution encoders/decoders (e.g., Makito, Kraken) for broadcast, sports, and live events — directly competing with Streambox's Avenir and Chroma in the same encoder-to-origin contribution market.
• Magewell: Magewell develops video capture, encoding, and streaming hardware/software widely used in pro AV, broadcast, and live production — comparable to Streambox's encoder hardware line in form factor and use case.
• VITEC (a Vitec Group company): VITEC provides hardware and software video encoding/streaming solutions for broadcast, military, and sports, including IPTV and contribution products — competing with Streambox's Chroma and Spectra encoder/decoder portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• AWS Elemental: AWS Elemental (MediaConnect, MediaLive, MediaPackage) provides cloud-based video transport, encoding, and packaging at hyperscaler scale — a larger incumbent that competes with Streambox Cloud and Spectra VM in cloud workflows.
• Matrox: Matrox offers professional video I/O cards, encoders, and IP conversion products used in broadcast and post-production workflows — a broader incumbent that overlaps with Streambox's contribution and post-production toolset.

Emerging players

• Telos Alliance: Telos Alliance (including Linear Acoustic) provides broadcast audio processing and IP audio transport, increasingly overlapping with Streambox's Dolby Atmos, multichannel audio, and IP contribution capabilities for broadcast workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/streambox_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Streamboxinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/streambox-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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