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Video infrastructure for developers
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.
We offer two products, Mux Video and Mux Data.
Mux Video is a simple API to advanced video streaming. Powered by data and designed by video experts, Mux Video makes beautiful video possible for every development team. Post a video or live stream with a single API call, and watch it within seconds. Mux Video handles the encoding, storage, and delivery. QoE and performance analytics provided by Mux Data is included by default for every Mux video stream.This real-time data is used to create the right renditions for every device and title, resulting in greater reliability and better viewer experiences.
Mux Data is a Quality of Experience analytics platform that measures the performance metrics that actually matter to viewers: rebuffering, startup time, video quality, and errors. Our intuitive dashboard quickly gives users the insight to find issues and make improvements through features like A/B testing, industry-wide scores, alerts, and detailed information about every single video view. The product works out of the box on HTML5, iOS, Android, and major OTT platforms. All data is available via exports and APIs, making it easy to integrate Mux Data into other systems.
Mux has raised $179.0M across 5 funding rounds.
Key people at Mux.
Mux was founded in 2016 by Matthew McClure (Founder) and Adam Brown (Founder) and Steve Heffernan (Founder/Head of Product) and Jon Dahl (Founder/CEO).
Mux has raised $179.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Mux is a B2B video infrastructure platform that provides developers with APIs and tools to embed live and on-demand video streaming into applications quickly and efficiently. Its core products include Mux Video for streaming, Mux Data for real-time video performance analytics, and Mux Player for embedding videos with advanced features like adaptive streaming and preview thumbnails. Mux serves developers and companies needing scalable, high-quality video delivery without managing complex infrastructure, addressing the costly and technically challenging aspects of video encoding, storage, and global delivery. The platform’s developer-first approach and robust analytics enable customers to optimize viewer experience and scale video offerings effectively as demand grows[1][3][5].
Founded in 2015 by a team including Adam Brown, Matt McClure, Heffernan, and Jon, Mux emerged from the founders’ experience with advanced video companies and their desire to democratize high-quality video infrastructure. The idea was to provide the sophisticated video monitoring and streaming capabilities used by leading companies to all developers, simplifying the integration of video into apps. Early traction came from building on the founders’ expertise in video player technology, notably their work on Video.js, a widely used open-source HTML5 video player. This foundation helped Mux quickly gain credibility and adoption among developers seeking reliable, scalable video solutions[1][5].
Mux rides the growing trend of video consumption and streaming across digital platforms, fueled by increasing demand for live and on-demand video content in apps and websites. The timing is critical as video delivery complexity rises with multiple codecs, adaptive streaming, and the need for real-time analytics to maintain quality. Mux addresses these market forces by abstracting the infrastructure complexity and providing actionable insights, enabling companies to focus on content and user experience rather than backend video technology. Its influence extends to the startup ecosystem by lowering barriers to entry for video integration, accelerating innovation in video-driven products, and supporting the shift toward API-first, cloud-native media services[1][5].
Mux is well-positioned to capitalize on the continued expansion of video streaming across industries, including entertainment, education, e-commerce, and social platforms. Future growth will likely be driven by enhancements in AI-powered video workflows, deeper integrations with observability platforms (e.g., New Relic), and expanding support for emerging streaming protocols and codecs. As video becomes more central to digital experiences, Mux’s developer-first model and comprehensive analytics will be key differentiators. The company’s trajectory suggests increasing influence in shaping how video infrastructure is built and consumed, potentially evolving into a foundational platform for video in the cloud era[1][3].
Mux has raised $179.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $110.0M Series D in April 2021.
Key people at Mux.
Mux was founded in 2016 by Matthew McClure (Founder) and Adam Brown (Founder) and Steve Heffernan (Founder/Head of Product) and Jon Dahl (Founder/CEO).
Mux has raised $179.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Mux's investors include Coatue, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bond, Matrix, Ed Mathers, NextView Ventures, One Planet Group, Uncork Capital, Steven Sarowitz.
