Univid

Univid is a Swedish software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a platform for hosting interactive and customizable webinars and virtual events. The company was founded in 2019 by Jonathan Rintala and Erik Skogetun, who were studying for their master's degrees in engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. They identified a need to digitize university lectures and improve engagement, which formed the initial basis for the company. The business quickly expanded to serve corporate clients, with Facebook being one of its first major customers.

Univid's platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing hosts to create branded and engaging online events in under a minute without extensive technical knowledge. The service operates on a B2B model, targeting a range of clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Revenue is generated through tiered subscription plans, including a free version for small-scale use and enterprise-level packages, with payment options including credit card and invoicing. The platform is entirely browser-based, eliminating the need for software downloads for hosts or attendees.

Key features of the platform include tools for audience interaction such as live polls, Q&A sessions, quizzes, gamification, and live emoji reactions. It also offers robust customization options, allowing companies to brand the event's visual appearance, including colors, logos, and backgrounds. The platform supports high-quality video streaming, automatic recording, breakout sessions, and integrations with CRM systems like HubSpot. Initially designed for events with 200-300 participants, it now caters to larger audiences as well. In January 2022, Univid raised approximately $916K (€800k) in a seed funding round from investors including Spintop Ventures, Quinary Investment, JNE Invest, and Devotion Ventures to fuel its expansion.

Keywords: webinar platform, virtual events, event technology, audience engagement, SaaS, B2B, live streaming, interactive video, online meetings, event management software, digital events, branded webinars, Stockholm startup, KTH Innovation, lead generation, WebRTC, virtual studio, corporate communications, event gamification, webinar analytics