Tech Company Financing Transactions

Widevine Technologies Funding Round

Liberty Venture Partners and Samsung Ventures participated in a $15 million venture round for Widevine Technologies. The financing was recorded on 12/14/2009.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
12/14/2009
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
The company will use the new funds to support its customers, add new products and defend its legal rights, said Widevine chief executive Brian Baker. The company has 55 patents.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Security
Mailing Address
901 5th Avenue 3400
Seattle, WA 98164
USA
Email Address
Overview
Widevine is the most widely deployed provider of content security solutions for IP video operators worldwide. Widevine enables telco, cable, fiber, satellite, internet and wireless service operators to generate new revenue opportunities through the secure distribution, identification and tracking of digital content.
Profile
Widevine Technologies LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Widevine Technologies Company Twitter Account
Company News
Widevine Technologies News
Facebook
Widevine Technologies on Facebook
YouTube
Widevine Technologies on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Baker
  Brian Baker LinkedIn Profile  Brian Baker Twitter Account  Brian Baker News  Brian Baker on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Glenn Morten
  Glenn Morten LinkedIn Profile  Glenn Morten Twitter Account  Glenn Morten News  Glenn Morten on Facebook
VP - Bus. Development
Douglas Light
  Douglas Light LinkedIn Profile  Douglas Light Twitter Account  Douglas Light News  Douglas Light on Facebook
VP - Finance
Jason Davis
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VP - General Counsel
Mani Aliabadi
  Mani Aliabadi LinkedIn Profile  Mani Aliabadi Twitter Account  Mani Aliabadi News  Mani Aliabadi on Facebook
VP - R & D
Jeremy Horwitz
  Jeremy Horwitz LinkedIn Profile  Jeremy Horwitz Twitter Account  Jeremy Horwitz News  Jeremy Horwitz on Facebook


 

 

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