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Mux is an API-first video platform designed by experts to make world-class video streaming and analytics possible for every development team. Self-optimizing videos take the guesswork out of encodings, delivery, and renditions. Mux makes your video look beautiful on every device, every time.
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2016
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding
- VC-backed
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- Summary: the company’s own description, ycombinator.com
- Founders, founding year, location: ycombinator.com
- Backers: ycombinator.com
- Funding: ycombinator.com — “Y Combinator Winter 2016”
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Founders of Mux
- Jon Dahl
- Adam Brown
- Steve Heffernan
- Matthew McClure
Investors backing Mux
- Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
What does Mux do?
Mux is an API-first video platform designed by experts to make world-class video streaming and analytics possible for every development team. Self-optimizing videos take the guesswork out of encodings, delivery, and renditions. Mux makes your video look beautiful on every device, every time.
Where is Mux based?
Mux is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was Mux founded?
Mux was founded in 2016.
How much has Mux raised?
Mux is vc-backed. We have not verified a funding amount.
Who founded Mux?
Mux was founded by Jon Dahl, Adam Brown, Steve Heffernan, Matthew McClure.
Who has invested in Mux?
Mux is backed by Y Combinator.