LiveKit
Open source WebRTC and real-time AI infrastructure
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.