Applicaster News
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Applicaster Raises $11 Million Funding
Applicaster has secured $11 million in funding to support technology and customer growth amid high demand for streaming content services. The funding round was led by Viola Growth and brings Applicasters total raised to about $67 million. The companys SaaS app management platform, Zapp, simplifies the way media companies build, manage, and distribute content. Applicaster recently launched Quick Brick, a framework that streamlines the design and deployment of video apps across various platforms. Applicaster works with media companies such as DirectTV, Viacom, Prosieben, and Fox. The company has appointed Devra Prywes to oversee Product and Marketing and is investing in R&D and tech under a unified Operations Group led by co-founder and CTO Neer Friedman.
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Stats Perform and Applicaster Partner to Deliver In-Depth Mobile Sports Plugin for Direct to Consumer Apps Around the Biggest Competitions
Sports AI and data company Stats Perform and Applicaster, a company that simplifies the development and management of direct-to-consumer media applications, have announced a partnership to deliver a complete sports mobile application solution. The partnership will use Stats Perform’s advanced Opta football data and Applicaster’s Zapp marketplace experience to help leagues, federations, competitions and companies launch modern mobile applications. Last year, the two companies partnered to deliver the official mobile application for Copa America, which increased sponsorship opportunities and created a spike in ticket and merchandise revenue.
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Israel startup Applicaster inks first-of-its-kind business partnership in India, to revamp Zee5 app
Indian OTT platform Zee5 has partnered with Israeli tech startup Applicaster in a first-of-its-kind collaboration. The partnership aims to utilise the pro-collaboration policies between India and Israel and has been facilitated by the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv. Applicaster, a leading cloud platform for media and TV app development, will enhance the Zee5 user interface and user experience. Zee5 currently has 61.5 million monthly active users and aims to reach 100 million users by the end of 2019.
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Applicaster raises $20 million to develop second-screen experiences
Applicaster, a New York startup, has secured $20 million in funding led by Viola Growth. The funding will be used to expand Applicasters global footprint and product capabilities. The companys Zapp app management and development framework supports various platforms and offers custom plugins and analytics integration. Applicasters customer base includes high-profile cable and satellite providers, sports organizations, and broadcasters. The company has seen significant growth in the past year and aims to help content providers engage and reach their audiences in creative ways.
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The app that brought you to the World Cup
The article discusses how fathers at a dance recital were using the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporations app, developed by Applicaster, to watch a live stream of a soccer match. Applicaster, a company founded by Jonathan Laor and Neer Friedman, has raised $35 million to date and has several customers using their platform for delivering World Cup experiences. The CEO of Applicaster praises Kans investment in creating a rich environment for viewers and highlights the importance of building audiences that return and love the app. The article indicates growth-positive impact on Applicaster.
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Applicaster brings Zapp OTT to Adobe, Toolbox across the Americas
Applicasters Zapp platform has added support for Toolbox and Adobe authentication technologies, targeting pay-TV providers in the Americas. The integration with Toolbox and Adobe offers more flexibility for content providers and improves user experience. Applicasters service has already been deployed by Televisa, HITN, and ProSieben.sat. Zapp now offers authentication features across the region for every OTT and TV provider.
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Roku, Applicaster launch in Argentina
Roku is set to launch in Argentina with the help of Applicaster-powered channels and engagement apps. Applicaster will introduce its app-building platform, Zapp, to the country, allowing for the rapid launch of ready-to-use apps or Roku channels. This expansion is expected to drive the penetration of app-driven TV in Argentina. It is the first time Roku is launching a Spanish-speaking operation outside of Mexico. The company has recently faced challenges in Mexico due to anti-piracy measures that banned its devices from stores.
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Fox takes Applicaster to revamp BabyTV app
Applicaster has launched the 2016 edition of Fox Networks Group’s Baby TV video app, featuring new interactive features and improved user experience. The app is available on iOS and Android, and in multiple languages. Applicaster has also developed an Apple TV and Roku app for Baby TV.
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ProSiebenSat.1 Launches Six New Channel Apps Using Applicaster's Zapp Platform
ProSiebenSat.1 Group has launched new apps for each of its TV channels in Germany using Applicasters app-publishing platform Zapp. The apps focus on live TV watching, catch up episodes, and engagement tools. The platform allows broadcasters to build unique, white-label apps with rich functionality in a matter of hours. The apps are available on both the App Store and Google Play. ProSiebenSat.1 Group is one of the largest independent media corporations in Europe, with a strong presence in the TV-advertising and audience markets in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Applicaster Receives Investment from C4 Ventures - FinSMEs
Applicaster, a provider of broadcast solutions for interactive TV, has received an investment from C4 Ventures. The amount of funding was not disclosed. Applicaster offers SaaS-based solutions for app-driven TV experiences and has customers such as RTL, Mediaset, and Televisa. The company has also announced a development and deployment service for broadcasters on the new Apple TV App Store. The investment from C4 Ventures is expected to contribute to the growth of Applicaster.
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Applicaster launches platform to make it easy to develop for Apple TV
Applicaster, an Israeli company, has developed a software as a service (SaaS) platform to create new apps for Apple TV. The company raised $10.5m in Series B funding and is backed by C4 Ventures and Pascal Cagni, a former VP at Apple. Applicaster sees the future of TV as apps, similar to the development of apps for iOS. The release of the new Apple TV and its app store is seen as a growth opportunity for Applicaster and its customers.
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Second Screen TV Apps Startup Applicaster Pulls In $10.5M Series B Funding
Applicaster, a startup offering synchronised social experiences, has raised a $10.5m Series B funding round led by Pitango Venture Capital. The funding will support the expansion of the company and the creation of European and North American offices. Applicasters tools are used by Tier-1 commercial broadcasters, including Univision, Endemol, FremantleMedia, and others, to create second screen activities. The company competes with Cisco and Adobe in this space.
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Cross-screen TV app co Applicaster raises $10.5m
Israeli start-up Applicaster has announced a Series B funding round of $10.5 million, bringing its total funding to date to $18.5 million. The funding will support the companys global expansion and establishment of European and North American offices. Applicaster provides cross-screen TV apps and has launched over 100 applications for over 40 customers worldwide. Its solutions seamlessly integrate into current broadcaster workflows and increase engagement with TV content and promoted brands. Customers include Univision, Endemol, FremantleMedia, Talpa, Mediaset, Televisa, Telefe, Fox Intl, Mediacorp, and more. The funding round was led by Pitango Venture Capital with participation from 83North Venture Capital. The company was founded in 2009 by CEO Jonathan Laor and CTO Neer Friedman.
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Applicaster Partners with Univision to Bring Viewers, TV Characters and Partners Closer Together
