Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding

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Post by GeneticGenesis » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 2:05 PM UTC

Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding
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Re: Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding

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Post by jon_dahl » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 4:26 PM UTC

Really excited by all the incredible things are customers are building with video, and proud of our team. (Speaking of which, ahem: https://mux.com/jobs/)

Re: Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding

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Post by alex_c » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 4:32 PM UTC

I'm evaluating video platforms for a new project right now, and Mux is one of the options.

It looks like a crowded field with a big range of offerings, but also some very direct competitors. I'm curious what sets Mux apart from the others!

The "Show HN" thread from 2018 is a good read.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16431022

Re: Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding

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Post by jon_dahl » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 5:16 PM UTC

alex_c wrote: post #3

I'm evaluating video platforms for a new project right now, and Mux is one of the options. It looks like a crowded field with a big range of offerings, but also some very direct competitors. I'm curious what sets Mux apart from the others! The "Show HN" thread from 2018 is a good read. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16431022

Hey Alex - try us out! I think you'll find some significant differences between us and others.

In general, we put a lot of work into performance, developer experience, product flexibility, and support.

Re: Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding

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Post by doublerebel » Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 10:25 PM UTC

(YC W16) -- I remember from seeing the job ads in the HN feed. Congrats!

Re: Developer-focused video platform Mux achieves unicorn status with $105M funding

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Post by alex_c » Sat, May 01, 2021, 3:49 AM UTC

jon_dahl wrote: post #4

alex_c wrote: post #3

I'm evaluating video platforms for a new project right now, and Mux is one of the options. It looks like a crowded field with a big range of offerings, but also some very direct competitors. I'm curious what sets Mux apart from the others! The "Show HN" thread from 2018 is a good read. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16431022

Hey Alex - try us out! I think you'll find some significant differences between us and others. In general, we put a lot of work into performance, developer experience, product flexibility, and support.

Appreciate the reply!

Mux is definitely on our shortlist, the website and developer documentation made a great first impression. Very clear and easy to understand, the developer focus is obvious.