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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV
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SOOP Co., Ltd.
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sooplive.com
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1–10
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Serves global market

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live streaming platform, video broadcasting service, online streaming platform, digital media platform, live content streaming
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1UGC Moderation, Trust & Safety Platforms
CodeMPACABALPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers516210
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers51621
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution7829
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Live Streaming Platform
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Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations
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B2C
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Digital Commerce or Content
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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA), formerly AfreecaTV, operates an online live streaming platform accessible at sooplive.com, providing broadcasters and viewers with real-time video streaming services. The US entity is a small (6-employee) operating presence for the broader SOOP/AfreecaTV live streaming business.

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1SOOP Live Streaming Platform
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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV

Live Streaming Platformsooplive.com

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV firmographics

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Name
SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV
Legal name
SOOP Co., Ltd.
Website
https://sooplive.com
Company type
Private
Headcount range
1–10 employees
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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV industry classification

Industry
Product category
Live Streaming Platform
NAICS
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
SIC
Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)
akta.pro primary industry
UGC Moderation, Trust & Safety Platforms (MPACABAL)

Keywords

  • Live streaming platform
  • Video broadcasting service
  • Online streaming platform
  • Digital media platform
  • Live content streaming

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV business model

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GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
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Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV product offering

Product offering

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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA), formerly AfreecaTV, operates an online live streaming platform accessible at sooplive.com, providing broadcasters and viewers with real-time video streaming services. The US entity is a small (6-employee) operating presence for the broader SOOP/AfreecaTV live streaming business.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

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  • SOOP Live Streaming Platform

Companies that use SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV

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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV technology and API

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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV partnerships and signals

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Recent moves2 records

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SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV funding detail

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

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV M&A and investment

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Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV

What does SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV do?

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA), formerly AfreecaTV, operates an online live streaming platform accessible at sooplive.com, providing broadcasters and viewers with real-time video streaming services. The US entity is a small (6-employee) operating presence for the broader SOOP/AfreecaTV live streaming business.

When was SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV founded?

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Does SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV have an API?

No public API is recorded for SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV.

What industry is SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV in?

SOOP Co., Ltd. (USA) formerly AfreecaTV's product category is Live Streaming Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACABAL, UGC Moderation, Trust & Safety Platforms. Its NAICS code is 516210 and its SIC code is 7829.

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Naver'아프리카TV' 지우고 배구단까지 인수…또 파격 승부수 띄운다SOOP, formerly AfricaTV, changed its name and rebranded in 2024, acquiring the Pepper women's volleyball team. It plans to expand digital marketing via Playdi and live commerce through its Forestto platform, while integrating AI tools like the video assistant 'Soo' and manager 'SARSA' to improve content and viewer experience.Nate스포츠 중계해온 SOOP, 구단 운영으로 스포츠 콘텐츠 영역 넓힌다 : 네이트 뉴스SOOP is expanding its sports content by operating its own women's volleyball team, SOOP Supers. The team will debut with its first official match on November 11 at the Yeosu KOVO Cup, followed by a home game on November 5. SOOP plans to produce live broadcasts, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content from the team.Nate전남광주 연고 프로배구 SOOP 수퍼스 창단식…"시즌 목표 우승" : 네이트 스포츠SOOP 수퍼스, a Jeonnam-Gwangju women's volleyball team, held its founding ceremony on October 3 at SOOP Stadium. Coach Kim Se-jin set a goal of 26 wins and a championship, while the team's first match is against IBK Enterprise Bank on November 11.Nate대화하는 민형배 시장-이민원 SOOP 대표 : 네이트 스포츠On October 3, 2026, Mayor Min Hyung-bae and SOOP representative Lee Min-won met at the SOOP Superstars women's volleyball team's founding ceremony in Jeollanam-do. The team, based in Jeollanam-do, was established with the support of the mayor and the representative.Nate대화하는 민형배 시장-이민원 SOOP 대표 : 네이트 스포츠Min Hyung-bae, mayor of Jeollanam-Gwangju, and Lee Min-won, CEO of SOOP, met at the founding ceremony of the women's professional volleyball team SOOP Super, held at the SOOP Stadium in Gwangju on October 3, 2026. The team is based in Gwangju.Nate[포토] SOOP 수퍼스 마스코트 '만나서 반가워요' : 네이트 스포츠SOOP, an internet streaming platform, acquired the women's volleyball team formerly run by Pepper Savings Bank and renamed it SOOP Supers. The team, approved by the Korean Volleyball Federation in June, has hired coach Kim Se-jin and new players for the upcoming season.Nate[포토] SOOP 수퍼스 창단식 "목표는 우승" : 네이트 스포츠SOOP Supers held its founding ceremony at SOOP Stadium in Gwangju on March 3, after SOOP acquired the Pepper Savings Bank women's pro volleyball team. Coach Kim Se-jin said the team's goal is to win, and the team is preparing for the 2026-27 season.Nate[포토] SOOP으로 이적한 유가람, 유니폼 잘 어울리나요? : 네이트 스포츠Yuga-rim, a 2005-born libero drafted 5th overall in 2023-24, joined SOOP Super. He said he will bring his GS Caltex championship momentum to help SOOP win again. He was also named to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final roster.Etnews[SOOP, 토종플랫폼 20년]〈1〉SOOP, 다시 한 번 전면 쇄신…통합 브랜드·UI 개편 추진SOOP is launching a major overhaul for its 20th anniversary, rebranding from Africa TV and redesigning its UI/UX with AI-based personalized recommendations. It plans to consolidate advertising and marketing capabilities across three subsidiaries and build a unified headquarters in Pandaeo by 2028.Etnews[SOOP, 토종플랫폼 20년]〈1〉20년 성장한 토종 플랫폼, 글로벌 공세 뚫고 새 역사SOOP, founded in 2005 as WPlayer, grew into a major Korean live-streaming platform, reaching record revenue during the pandemic. Revenue rose from 195 billion won in 2020 to 344 billion won in 2023. In 2024, the company rebranded to SOOP and aims to expand globally.