# Zencoder

> Cloud video encoding API and Video.js HTML5 player.

## Why it is interesting

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

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## 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

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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