Why Zencoder is interesting

YC W10 encoding API — a16z in seed syndicate before Brightcove $30M buy.

Key facts

• Series A (Apr 2011): $2M; a16z among investors (YC blog)
• Exit (Aug 2012): acquired by Brightcove for $30M (YC blog)
• Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24

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