Triller, Inc is an American company specializing in
online video
Internet video (online video / cloud-based video) is the general field that deals with the transmission of digital video over the internet. Internet video exists in several formats, the most notable being MPEG-4i AVC, AVCHD, FLV, and MP3.
The ...
,
social media
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, and
combat sports
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. It is named after, and is the owner of, the
epynomous
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social networking service
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Triller; which was launched in 2015 by co-founders David Leiberman and Sammy Rubin.
History
On March 9, 2021, Triller acquired
Verzuz
''Verzuz'' is an American webcast series created by record producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV.
Verzuz was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in ...
.
On April 14, 2021, Triller acquired
video streaming service FITE TV
Fite (stylized as FITE by Triller) is an American digital video streaming service launched on May 20, 2012, that is dedicated to combat sports-related programming (including boxing, mixed martial arts, and professional wrestling). The network dis ...
, and customer engagement service Amplify.at.
On November 22, 2021, Triller acquired influencer event firm
Thuzio.
On December 22, 2021, Triller announced its intention to merge with
SeaChange International
SeaChange International is a global, public supplier of video delivery software which provides video streaming, linear TV and video advertising technology for operators, content owners and broadcasters globally.
History
SeaChange was founded in ...
and go public. Under the terms of the deal, Triller shareholders would own at least 97.7% of the combined company. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022. It was later announced that the combined entity would be renamed TrillerVerz Company upon the merger's closure. On June 14, 2022 it was reported that Triller would back out of the merger with SeaChange in order to pursue an
IPO
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without a merger
On February 24, 2022, Triller acquired a majority stake in the
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Assets
Streaming services
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FITE TV
Fite (stylized as FITE by Triller) is an American digital video streaming service launched on May 20, 2012, that is dedicated to combat sports-related programming (including boxing, mixed martial arts, and professional wrestling). The network dis ...
*TrillerTV
Social media
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*Cliqz
Combat sports
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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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Triller Fight Club
Triller is an American video-sharing social networking service. The service allows users to create and share short-form videos, including videos set to, or automatically synchronized to music using artificial intelligence technology. Triller wa ...
*Pillow Fight Championship
Other brands and properties
List of other brands and properties owned by Triller, Inc
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Thuzio
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Verzuz
''Verzuz'' is an American webcast series created by record producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV.
Verzuz was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in ...
*Amplify.AI
*Fangage
*Crosshype
*Julius
*Flipps Media
*Metaverz
References
{{Triller
2015 introductions
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Boxing organizations
Internet properties established in 2015
Music industry
Online content distribution
Social networking services
Social media companies of the United States
Streaming media systems
Subscription video streaming services