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Brandlive
Our cloud-based software platform integrates live video, social interaction, and instant conversion into a single, customizable user interface.
About Brandlive
In 2010, Brandlive was founded by Ben McKinley and Fritz Brumder as a product of Cascade Web Development. The inspiration for Brandlive came when Brumder used Skype to view a friend's retail store in New York City, leading to a purchase through live video. This experience sparked the idea of integrating live video into online shopping, setting the foundation for Brandlive.
Brandlive quickly positioned itself as a pioneer in the live video and streaming event space. The company aimed to bring the magic of television to online shopping, allowing brands to engage with their audiences in real-time. This innovative approach helped Brandlive carve out a niche in the burgeoning field of live commerce.
Over the years, Brandlive expanded its offerings to include webinar solutions, catering to a wide range of industries looking to leverage live video for marketing and communication. The company's growth was fueled by a total funding of $15.8 million over five rounds, attracting investment from four key investors.
Today, Brandlive stands as one of the fastest-growing companies in Oregon and nationwide, continuing to innovate in the live video space. Its journey from a simple idea sparked by a Skype call to a leader in live video commerce exemplifies the power of innovation and adaptability in the digital age.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Portland, United States
- Employees
- 128
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 80.1/100
- Sub-industry
- Content production
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Retail, Social, Social Media, Messaging, Social Commerce, Streaming, Branding, Influencer Marketing, Video, Platform, Chat
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 2 companies, latest Sep 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | May 2022 | $11M | $151M | Elevate Capital · Victor Liu | — |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Apr 2021 | $18M | $70M | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Brandlive is 150K monthly website visits, down 31.8% over the last three months. Brandlive's team declined 9.2% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Portland Seed Fund
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Elevate Capital
Victor Liu
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Oregon Venture Fund
Windmill Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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