Caffeine

Live sports streaming platform with free access

Redwood City, California, United States

About Caffeine

Caffeine.tv is a platform that allows users to stream live sports events and access sports news for free. It offers a variety of content from popular sports leagues and teams, including Action Sports, Basketball, Battle Rap, Football, and Combat. Users can watch both live and on-demand events from well-known creators like X Games, MLB, and A7FL, as well as sports news from sources like TMZSports and Barstool. Caffeine.tv stands out from its competitors by providing a wide range of sports content without any subscription fees, making it accessible to a global audience of over 60 million monthly active users. The platform generates revenue through advertising and partnerships with content creators and sports leagues. Its goal is to engage sports enthusiasts by offering convenient access to their favorite sports content on both desktop and mobile devices.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$251.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote workplace
Health, vision, & dental
Wellness benefits
Remote happy hours
Company summits
Creator connections

Risks

Increased competition from Twitch and YouTube may dilute Caffeine's market share.
Rapid user growth may strain infrastructure, risking service disruptions.
Reliance on advertising revenue is vulnerable to economic downturns.

Differentiation

Caffeine offers a unique blend of gaming, sports, and entertainment content.
The platform's zero-tolerance policy for hate speech ensures a safe user environment.
Caffeine's low-latency streaming technology provides a competitive edge over rivals.

Upsides

Caffeine's user base grew from 5M to 60M in one year.
Partnerships with niche sports leagues attract dedicated fan bases.
The introduction of the Clipping feature enhances user engagement.

Funding

Total raised$251.94 M
Latest valuation$565.00 M
StageSERIES_D