Nanocosmos Informationstechnologien Gmbh

What Nanocosmos Informationstechnologien Gmbh does

Nanocosmos Informationstechnologien GmbH is a privately held Berlin-based B2B provider of cloud-based real-time video streaming infrastructure, founded in 1998 as a video compression company originally working with the Fraunhofer/Heinrich Hertz Institute and now operating under the nanocosmos brand. Its flagship platform, nanoStream Cloud, delivers ultra-low latency (sub-second, reported sub-500ms via Media Over QUIC) live video using H5Live browser-native playback, WebRTC, SRT, and a proprietary MOQ transport layer, distributed across 60+ datacenters and 1,000+ servers covering 190+ countries under a 99.99% uptime SLA. The product surface spans nanoStream (streaming core), nanoStudio with server-side Chroma Key for multi-branded cloud production, nanoStream Analytics, nanoStream Webcaster, nanoMeet, nanoStream Guardian security, and the nanoStreamReady certified integration program for encoder partners.

The company sells primarily to enterprise customers in iGaming and live casinos, corporate events and townhalls, live auctions, broadcasting and OTT, education, and public safety — verticals where streaming latency or downtime directly affects revenue or mission outcomes. Named customers include iGaming operators Vertical Loto, LiveG24, PlayBingo, betgames.tv and Twain Sport; corporate event providers Get Visual and Twebcast; auction house Wegner live; and conferences such as the Future Investment Initiative delivered via Logiquali. Pricing is anchored on a custom-quoted enterprise SaaS subscription with annual billing and SLA terms, supplemented by professional services for onboarding and integration, with a 7-day self-service trial and SDK-driven API access (bintu API) for evaluation; production use requires a paid license.

Commercial activity combines direct enterprise sales with event-driven demand generation at major industry shows (ICE, SiGMA, NAB, IBC, ISE, G2E), a growing certified partner ecosystem (Osprey Video, Teradek, Matrox, BirdDog Cloud, Quicklink, OBS), and channel partnerships such as SCCG in iGaming. The firm remains founder-led by CEO Oliver Lietz, with Chris Strijbosch as Managing Partner; it is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, or M&A activity in the input data.

Name

Nanocosmos Informationstechnologien Gmbh

Legal name

nanocosmos Informationstechnologien GmbH

Website

https://nanocosmos.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nanocosmos is a Berlin-based B2B cloud platform delivering sub-second real-time video streaming for iGaming, corporate events, live auctions, broadcasting, education and public safety across 190+ countries, using proprietary H5Live and Media Over QUIC protocols.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real-time video streaming platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Streaming & Low-Latency OTT Orchestration (LL-HLS, DASH, WebRTC) (MPAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

DRM, License Delivery & Content Protection (Widevine/FairPlay/PlayReady) (MPAHAJAI), Video Streaming & OTT Delivery (Live/VOD, Low-Latency) (HDABAGAC), Partner Integrations & Distribution (App Stores, Channels, OEM/Carrier Bundles) (MPAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Real-time video streaming
• Ultra-low latency streaming
• Cloud video platform
• Live streaming infrastructure
• Broadcast video technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. nanoStream Cloud Subscription: SaaS subscription model for platform access including streaming infrastructure, CDN delivery, and platform features. Pricing tiers based on usage volume and feature requirements. Enterprise agreements with SLA guarantees.
2. Professional Services: Expert onboarding, integration support, and consultation services. Hands-on assistance for specific use case implementation and workflow optimization.
3. License Terms: Production use and distribution requires license purchase. Evaluation permitted for limited time (typically 7 days).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

nanocosmos provides nanoStream Cloud, a cloud-based real-time video streaming platform delivering ultra-low latency (sub-second) live video globally across 190+ countries. The platform combines cloud production (nanoStudio with Chroma Key multi-branding) with global streaming infrastructure, browser-native playback (H5Live Player), and supports protocols including RTMP, SRT, WebRTC, and the proprietary Media Over QUIC (MOQ). It targets mission-critical use cases — iGaming/live casinos, sports betting, live auctions, corporate events, public safety, and education — where latency directly impacts business outcomes and reliability is mandatory.

Product overview

nanocosmos offers nanoStream Cloud, a comprehensive cloud-based real-time video streaming platform. The platform consists of two core products: nanoStream for live streaming globally with ultra-low latency (sub-second) and rock-solid reliability, and nanoStudio for cloud-based video production with multi-branding capabilities. Additional modules include nanoStream Analytics for real-time metrics, H5Live Player for browser-native playback, nanoStream Webcaster for browser-based broadcasting, Media Over QUIC (MOQ) for next-generation transport, nanoStream Guardian for security, nanoStream Control for monitoring, and nanoMeet for video conferencing integration. The platform supports RTMP, SRT, WebRTC, and MOQ protocols with global CDN delivery across 190+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• nanoStream Cloud Comprehensive cloud-based real-time video streaming platform serving businesses worldwide with ultra-low latency streaming solutions. Integrates with hardware and software encoders, supports multiple protocols (RTMP, SRT, WebRTC, MOQ), and provides global CDN delivery.
• nanoStream Live streaming core product for global ultra-low latency (sub-second) video delivery with end-to-end visibility and reliability — supports 24/7 operations, security, and global CDN delivery.
• nanoStudio Cloud-based production tools built for real-time video with multi-branding Chroma Key capability — one feed produces multiple branded outputs, removing the need for extra hardware.
• Media Over QUIC (MOQ) Next-generation transport protocol built on QUIC, WebTransport, and HTTP/3 enabling ultra-low latency, resilient real-time video streaming on unstable networks with adaptive bitrate support and sub-500ms latency.
• nanoStreamReady Partner Program Certified partner program for technology integrations, validating compatibility between encoders, software, and the nanoStream Cloud platform for reliable interactive streaming deployments.
• nanoMeet Browser-based video collaboration platform add-on enabling creation, hosting, and streaming of branded video meetings and events with audience distribution via nanoStream Cloud.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200ms+ reduction in player latency with MOQ vs MSE/WebSocket
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• SCCG (Stephen Carter & Associates)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025Strategic partnership with SCCG and founder Stephen Crystal for iGaming market expansion and innovation. Aims to drive future of iGaming through strategic collaboration and market development.
• nanoStreamReady PartnerscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2025Partner program certifying compatibility between products and services for reliable interactive streaming. Growing ecosystem of validated encoder, hardware, and service integrations.
• Matrox VideocoreTechnology or Integration · 3 September 2024Integration with Matrox Monarch Series encoders (EDGE S1 and Monarch) validated for seamless real-time streaming. Combines Matrox's advanced encoding technology with nanoStream's ultra-low latency delivery for flawless streaming experiences.
• BirdDog CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 July 2024BirdDog Cloud 10 integration with easy connection to nanoStream Cloud. Pre-set global encoder configuration enables video production teams to seamlessly stream to nanocosmos platform.
• TeradekcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2024Teradek Prism encoders (high-performance enterprise-grade video encoding) validated for mission-critical streaming applications with nanoStream Cloud integration. Supports ultra-low latency, high-bitrate video over IP networks.
• QuicklinkcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 July 2023Quicklink Cre8 integration enables professional, on-brand productions for virtual, in-person and hybrid events streaming to nanoStream Cloud real-time platform.
• Osprey VideocoreTechnology or Integration · 6 April 2023Strategic partnership enabling global 4K real-time streaming. Combines Osprey Video's live video encoder technology with nanocosmos' ultra-low latency delivery platform for interactive business applications including hybrid events and monetized use cases like iGaming.
• CDN AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2022Founded as a founding member of the CDN Alliance, contributing 20+ years of audio/video industry experience. Represents important milestone for collaboration on CDN and streaming technology standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dolby.io (Millicast): Dolby.io's Millicast service provides real-time interactive streaming at scale using WebRTC, focused on ultra-low latency for sports, auctions, and iGaming. Direct overlap with nanocosmos on latency-sensitive interactive workloads.
• Agora.io: Agora provides a real-time engagement platform with ultra-low latency video, voice, and messaging SDKs used heavily in social, gaming, and live broadcasting. Directly competes with nanocosmos in interactive live streaming for iGaming and live auction use cases.
• Phenix (Realtek): Phenix delivers sub-second real-time video streaming via its RealTime Network, targeting sports betting, online gaming, and live auctions. Competes head-to-head with nanocosmos in the iGaming and betting verticals.
• Red5 / Ant Media Server: Ant Media Server offers WebRTC-based ultra-low latency streaming with self-hosted and cloud options, often used for live auctions, gaming, and broadcasting. Competes on similar technology stack and verticals.
• Wowza (now part of Streaming Video Technology): Wowza offers streaming infrastructure software (Wowza Streaming Engine, Wowza Video) targeting low-latency live workflows, broadcast, and enterprise events. Closely comparable to nanoStream Cloud on protocol breadth and target verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Vimeo Live: Vimeo Live provides enterprise live event streaming with audience engagement features (Q&A, polls, chat) targeting corporate events and townhalls. Overlaps with nanocosmos' corporate events vertical but at broader scale.
• Hopin / RingCentral Events: Hopin (now RingCentral Events) offers an events platform with live streaming, networking, and engagement for virtual and hybrid events. Comparable on the corporate events and townhalls use case.
• Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS): AWS IVS is a managed low-latency live streaming service bundled into the AWS cloud, widely used for interactive streaming including iGaming, sports, and creator platforms. A broader incumbent offering overlapping functionality at hyperscaler scale.
• BytePlus (ByteDance streaming infrastructure): BytePlus offers real-time video, live streaming, and CDN services originally built for TikTok's global infrastructure. Adjacent incumbent competing for ultra-low latency workloads in entertainment and gaming.

Regional players

• LiveU: LiveU provides bonded cellular and IP-based video contribution and live streaming solutions for broadcast, sports, and public safety. Comparable mission-critical streaming profile for EMEA/APAC but focused on contribution rather than last-mile delivery.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/nanovideo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsWDxJax9j3GrMDufHBwgKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/nanocosmos.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nanocosmos-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/nanovideo
• GitHubgithub.com/nanostream

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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