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Dev ToolsVC-backedSeries B
San Francisco, USA · Founded 2020

LiveKit

Open source WebRTC and real-time AI infrastructure

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About LiveKit

LiveKit is the open source platform for building real-time audio, video, and data applications. It provides a scalable WebRTC infrastructure with cloud and self-hosted options, SDKs for every platform, and native integrations for AI voice agents. Used by Vercel AI, Perplexity, and hundreds of teams building real-time AI experiences.

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Company facts

Category
Dev Tools
Funding stage
Series B
Total raised
$35M
Founded
2020
Team size
50–100
HQ
San Francisco
Country
USA
Website
livekit.io

Founders of LiveKit

  • Russ d'Sa
  • David Zhao

Investors backing LiveKit

  • a16z
  • Bessemer

Frequently asked questions

What does LiveKit do?

LiveKit is the open source platform for building real-time audio, video, and data applications. It provides a scalable WebRTC infrastructure with cloud and self-hosted options, SDKs for every platform, and native integrations for AI voice agents. Used by Vercel AI, Perplexity, and hundreds of teams building real-time AI experiences.

Where is LiveKit based?

LiveKit is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was LiveKit founded?

LiveKit was founded in 2020.

How much has LiveKit raised?

LiveKit has raised $35M in their Series B round.

Who founded LiveKit?

LiveKit was founded by Russ d'Sa, David Zhao.

Who has invested in LiveKit?

LiveKit is backed by a16z, Bessemer.

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