LiveBarn

About LiveBarn

LiveBarn, founded in 2014 by Farrel Miller, operates as a subscription-based streaming service for amateur and youth sports. The idea originated from Miller's personal experience of missing his son's hockey game, which drove him to leverage technology to ensure parents and fans wouldn't have to miss these moments. Miller's background as the founder and CEO of JumpTV, an internet live-streaming company, provided him with relevant experience in the streaming industry. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

The core of LiveBarn's business is its patented, fully automated broadcasting system installed in sports venues. This technology uses a multi-camera setup to automatically track the flow of the game, mimicking a traditional broadcast without the need for a camera operator. The service covers a wide array of sports, including ice hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, and aquatics, and is installed in thousands of venues across the United States, Canada, and Sweden. The company's business model is structured to be cost-free for venue owners; LiveBarn installs and maintains the equipment, and in return, shares a percentage of the subscription revenue with the venue. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly and annual subscriptions from users who gain access to live streams, on-demand replays (available for 30 days), and the ability to download and share highlights.

LiveBarn has demonstrated significant growth, recognized by its inclusion in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The company has secured funding through multiple rounds, including a Series A in May 2021 led by Susquehanna Growth Equity and a $14 million Series C investment from BDC Capital in March 2021. This capital has been aimed at accelerating growth, expanding venue coverage, and enhancing technology. Strategic acquisitions, such as the integration of GameOnStream, have expanded its network, particularly in Ontario, Canada. The platform offers features designed for athletes, coaches, and fans, including the ability to create highlight reels, analyze player performance, and live-tag plays during an event for later review. A newer feature, the Player Analysis Hub powered by Sportlogiq, provides detailed ice hockey game breakdowns and shift analysis for individual purchase.