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Vimeo Player

Vimeo Player

A contemporary HTML5-based video player designed for seamless web video delivery

Design·Launched Jan 2014·Profile + Activity 20.1·0 upvotes·vimeo.com
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LivenessActiveRankScore 20.1Last commit—SO tag heat—Press sentiment 7d—Hiring—Cohort 2014-0.0 WoW

What it is

A contemporary HTML5-based video player designed for seamless web video delivery. Offers native browser compatibility and modern playback capabilities for embedded video content.

Signal score

vs category avg: +9.5
20.1-0.0 WoW
255075100MayMayJuntodayavg 10.620.1

Funding history

6 rounds
Total raised
$2.0B
Latest valuation
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Stage
public
Lead investors: IAC · IAC · IAC · IAC · IAC
Acquired
Sep 2025
Bending Spoons
$1.4B
source
Private
Jan 2021
IAC
Valuation: $5.0B
$300.0M
source
IPO
Nov 2020
IAC
Valuation: $2.8B
$150.0M
source
Private
2020
Thrive Capital, GIC
Valuation: $2.8B
$150.0M
source
Private
Jul 2008
Gannett
$10.0M
source
Acquired
Aug 2006
IAC
$21.0M
source
Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

Updated May 2026
IP / patents
strong

Vimeo has significant technological advantages through proprietary AI tools and patents in video compression, enabling them to deliver superior video quality and production efficiency compared to competitors. These elements create high switching costs for enterprise customers, enhancing their competitive moat.

4 sources
  • →Proprietary technology such as Vimeo AI accelerates workflows, resulting in up to 80% production time savings for non-pro users. source
  • →Patents in compression and adaptive bitrate streaming ensure reliable 8K/HDR playback that differentiates Vimeo from mass-market competitors. source
  • →Brand equity as a curated "gallery" rather than a "billboard" attracts loyalty from high-end brands, supporting premium pricing. source
  • →Integrated distributions with platforms like Adobe and Shopify create a streamlined experience that enhances their service offering and customer retention. source
Confidence 80% · classified by firecrawl-extract

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Vitalslive · 07:20 UTC
Profile + Activity
20.1
profile only
Rank in cat
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Upvotes
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Press 30d
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Founders

Not yet researched. Weekly founder enrichment runs Sundays.

Liveness probedaily 04:30 UTC
Active · 200 OK
vimeo.com · last 15:15 UTC
Probe history · 7 probes
Jun 16latest
GitHub activitydaily 04:15 UTC

No GitHub data available

Stack Overflow tag heat

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Press sentiment · 7d rollinghourly

No press mentions in the last 7 days.

Cohort survival · Class of 2014weekly

10,235 products launched in 2014 · 99% still active

10,131 active104 sunset
Still active
99%
Median lifespan
4.9y