Kick - About the company
Kick is a funded company based in Melbourne (Australia), founded in 1995 by Bijan Tehrani and Edward Craven. It operates as an Operator of a digital platform for live video game streaming. The company has 43 active competitors, including 6 funded and 1 that has exited. Its top competitors include companies like Go x Live, ZeboLive and Zoolife.
Company Details
Operator of a digital platform for live video game streaming. This service enables individuals to broadcast and view real-time content across various categories including gaming, music, and general social interaction. The platform provides tools for content creators to share live broadcasts with viewers. Users access the interface through web browsers or mobile and television applications to engage with live video feeds.
- Website
- kick.com
- Email ID
- *****@kick.com
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1995
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Stage
Funding Raised
Investors
Ranked
1st among 43 active competitors
Employee Count
1,117 as on Sep 30, 2026
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Kick's funding and investors
Kick is a funded company. Kick has 1 institutional investor.
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Kick's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Kick are Bijan Tehrani and Edward Craven.
Here are the details of Kick's key team members:
- Bijan Tehrani: Co-Founder of Kick and founder of 1 other company. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup.
- Edward Craven: Co-Founder of Kick and founder of 1 other company.
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Kick's employee count trend
Kick has 1,117 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Kick's employee count trend over the years:
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Kick's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Kick include Go x Live, ZeboLive and Zoolife. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Kick, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Operator of a digital platform for live video game streaming | - | 53/100 | ||
2nd | Provider of a live streaming platform for esports shows | - | - | 42/100 | |
3rd | App-based live video streaming platform | $1M | 39/100 | ||
4th | Online platform for streaming content related to animals | $20K | 36/100 | ||
5th | App-based live video sharing platform | - | - | 34/100 | |
6th | LeroyThompson.TV 2012, Darrow (United States), Unfunded | App-based platform providing live streaming services for content related to christianity | - | - | 33/100 |
7th | LiveSpace 2021, Los Angeles (United States), Unfunded | Online multi-channel network service provider | - | - | 33/100 |
8th | Moby's Petshop 2016, Singapore (Singapore), Seed | Operator of an online platform hosting live video streaming content | $220K | - | 30/100 |
9th | Huafang Group 2006, Beijing (China), Public | Online live streaming platform | - | 28/100 | |
10th | ![]() JMBT Live Seed | App-based platform providing live streams | $1.68M | - | 28/100 |
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Kick's Investments and acquisitions
Kick has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Kick
Here is the latest report on Kick's sector:
News related to Kick
Media has covered Kick for a total of 5 events in the last 1 year, 3 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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KICK Partners with Team Apex Gaming to Capitalize on India's Livestream Viewing BoomThe Tribune•Sep 23, 2026•Kick
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Riot Games Names Stake-Owned Kick as Official Esports Broadcaster, Reversing Previous BanBitcoin•Jun 27, 2026•Kick, Riot Games
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PlayCity Collaborates with Kick to Combat Illegal Gambling AdvertisementsiGaming Business•Jun 22, 2026•Kick
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ESL FACEIT Group and KICK Announce Strategic Global PartnershipMCV•Apr 14, 2026•Kick, ESL FACEIT Group
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Polish Kick closes new funding round and sets future of AI accountingMamStartup•Nov 05, 2025•Kick, OpenAI Startup Fund, Google Ventures, Felicis Ventures and 5 others
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KICK and One True King (OTK) Partner for Premium Livestreamed EventsCerebral•Jun 17, 2025•OTK Network, Kick
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Kick and OTK Partner for Exclusive Event Series After ScandalsTubefilter•Jun 13, 2025•Kick, OTK Network
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Kick Streaming Platform Achieves Record-Breaking 317 Million Watch Hours in March 2025Tubefilter•Apr 16, 2025•Kick
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