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WeVideo

WeVideo is a cloud-based platform for video creation, editing, and , founded in 2011 and enabling users to produce content such as videos, podcasts, and GIFs through collaborative tools accessible via web browsers and mobile devices. Headquartered in , the company operates with a fully remote team of over 100 employees and focuses on transforming instructional and professional content into engaging experiences, particularly for education and business applications. It supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to edit projects simultaneously, and integrates with learning management systems like and to facilitate . Key features include screen and web recording with auto-sync, interactive elements such as quizzes and polls overlaid on videos, and analytics to track learner engagement and performance. The platform is widely adopted in , serving two-thirds of the top 100 U.S. school districts, and extends to and corporate for creating screencasts, promotional videos, and interactive tutorials.

History

Founding and early years

WeVideo was founded in April 2011 as a from Creaza, a Norwegian-based company established in 2007 that provided an online creative toolbox for children across . The new venture, initially operating under the name Creaza, Inc., focused on developing cloud-based tools with an emphasis on collaborative to expand beyond Creaza's broader offerings. Co-founder Roger Larsen, a serial entrepreneur in the sector with prior experience at Creaza AS, led the team in creating a platform aimed at simplifying video creation for users worldwide. The platform made its public debut in September 2011 at the DEMO Fall , marking WeVideo's entry into the as a browser-based . The company rebranded to WeVideo prior to its public debut to highlight its video-centric identity and avoid confusion with the parent Creaza Education tools. Early operations established headquarters in , leveraging the region's tech ecosystem, while the core development team was based in to tap into skilled engineering talent and maintain ties to European roots. To fuel initial growth, WeVideo raised $1.2 million in seed funding in November 2011, which supported beta testing, platform refinement, and early user acquisition efforts. This capital enabled the company to integrate features like collaborative editing and , positioning it as an accessible alternative to traditional desktop software during its formative phase. By the end of 2011, WeVideo had begun building a user base focused on and small-scale creators, setting the stage for broader adoption in the early era.

Growth and key milestones

WeVideo exited its phase and launched publicly in January 2012, introducing a cloud-based that enabled collaborative for teams and quickly attracted early adopters in the education sector due to its roots as a from the Norwegian educational tool Creaza. This launch marked a pivotal shift toward broader , allowing users to create and share videos without needing specialized software installations, which facilitated group projects and content creation in classrooms from the outset. By 2013, WeVideo had achieved rapid user growth, with its CEO projecting over one million users by the end of 2012, reflecting expectations for the platform's expanding footprint in educational environments. In 2013, WeVideo expanded its reach by releasing a for devices, followed by support for , which allowed users to capture, edit, and publish videos directly from smartphones and tablets, significantly broadening accessibility beyond the . This development enhanced on-the-go editing capabilities, integrating seamlessly with core tools like timeline-based trimming and media overlays to support mobile-first workflows. To support this scaling, WeVideo secured $19.1 million in Series A funding in April 2012, led by Crest Capital Partners, which funded enhancements to the collaborative platform and market expansion efforts through the mid-2010s. In 2014, the company joined the REach accelerator program backed by Second Century Ventures, gaining additional resources to accelerate product development and user acquisition in and sectors. Following these early achievements, WeVideo continued to grow, reaching over 20 million users by 2017 and expanding its presence in K-12 and beyond. As of , the platform serves a global user base with advanced features.

Products and services

Core video editing capabilities

WeVideo's core video editing capabilities center on a cloud-based platform that enables users to create and refine videos through intuitive, multi-track tools accessible via web browsers on various devices. The platform supports two primary editing modes: a Simplified Editor for beginners, which allows basic trimming, text addition, and single-track audio overlays, and a Full Featured Editor for advanced workflows, offering unlimited video and audio tracks for complex projects. In the Full Featured Editor, users can perform timeline-based editing, including precise trimming, splitting, and merging of video clips to assemble sequences efficiently. Effects such as color keying for green screen , picture-in-picture overlays, and various visual filters enhance footage, while a of transitions—applied through opacity adjustments or dedicated tools—smooths scene changes. Text overlays support motion titles and animations, allowing dynamic or , and audio mixing features multi-track layering with adjustments like volume levels and boosts up to 5x for balanced . As of 2025, AI-powered tools assist in automated by analyzing footage to select clips, add transitions, and enhance quality through upscaling and restoration. The platform includes built-in screen and recording tools that capture content directly within the editor, with automatic of video and audio narration to streamline the creation of tutorials or presentations. Recorded footage integrates seamlessly onto the for immediate trimming and enhancement, supporting resolutions suitable for output. Multimedia imports are facilitated through access to over 1 million assets, including video clips, images, and music tracks from integrated libraries, enabling users to enrich projects without external sourcing. Additionally, the tools support GIF creation from video segments, converting clips into animated formats for or web use. Export options allow rendering in MP4 format at resolutions ranging from to Ultra HD, with free plans including a that is removed on paid subscriptions for clean, professional deliverables.

Educational and interactive tools

WeVideo offers a suite of layers designed to enhance viewer engagement in educational environments, including polls, multiple-choice questions, and clickable hotspots. These features allow educators to embed interactive elements directly into videos, enabling students to respond to polls for , answer multiple-choice quizzes to assess understanding, and click on hotspots to access additional resources or branch into paths. For instance, clickable hotspots can link to external or trigger branching narratives that adapt based on choices, fostering active participation and deeper comprehension. As of 2025, AI features include script generation from prompts, text-to-speech voiceovers, and AI-generated avatars for creating personalized explainer videos and lectures in multiple languages. Complementing these interaction tools, WeVideo provides an analytics tailored for educational use, which tracks key metrics such as viewer completion rates, scores, and overall interaction data. This enables instructors to individual or group progress, identify areas where learners struggle, and refine instructional content accordingly. By aggregating data on levels, educators can measure the effectiveness of interactive elements, such as how many students completed a or interacted with hotspots, supporting data-driven adjustments to strategies. To support , WeVideo includes assignment templates that streamline the creation of student video submissions, offering pre-built structures aligned with educational standards. These templates facilitate collaborative or individual projects, such as multimedia reports or creative tasks, where students can build upon basic foundations to produce interactive outputs. Educators can access a of ready-to-use ideas, customize them for specific lessons, and combine student submissions into shared compilations for review. As of 2025, WeVideo has seen widespread adoption in , with two-thirds of the top 100 U.S. school districts utilizing the and millions of students worldwide engaging through its tools. This underscores its role in promoting interactive and project-oriented learning across K-12 and settings.

Platform accessibility and integrations

WeVideo provides cross-platform accessibility through its web-based editor, which supports modern browsers such as , , , and , enabling users to edit videos directly in the without software installation. The platform also offers native applications for and devices, allowing users to capture, edit, and share videos on smartphones and tablets. Projects initiated on can be copied to the editor for continued work, though edits made in one environment do not automatically sync with the other, as the platform operates primarily as a -based requiring an connection. A key feature enhancing is real-time multi-user , which permits multiple individuals—such as team members or students in a —to edit the same video project simultaneously from different devices. This functionality supports location-independent teamwork, with changes appearing instantly for all participants, and is particularly suited for educational settings where teachers and students co-create content. Administrators in WeVideo for Schools accounts can enable this feature to facilitate collaborative . WeVideo integrates seamlessly with several learning management systems (LMS) to support educational workflows, including for assignment distribution and submission, for course embedding, for resource sharing, and ClassLink for single sign-on access. These integrations allow educators to launch WeVideo directly from the LMS , assign projects, and track student progress without leaving the classroom environment. As of August 2025, WeVideo achieved certified integration status with . For enterprise users, WeVideo offers support through its white-label , enabling organizations to embed and customize the tools within their own platforms for tailored workflows. This facilitates authentication, content import, and branding customization, allowing businesses to integrate video creation capabilities into proprietary applications while maintaining security and scalability.

Business operations

Funding and investments

WeVideo secured a total of $21.2 million in funding across three early-stage rounds. The company raised $1.2 million in a seed round in November 2011 to support initial development of its cloud-based video editing platform. In April 2012, it followed with an additional $882,000 seed round and a $19.1 million Series A round led by Crest Capital Ventures, with participation from investors including REACH and Second Century Ventures. In December 2020, Thompson Street Capital Partners acquired majority ownership of WeVideo, infusing strategic growth capital to accelerate expansion in the education technology sector. This valued the company at approximately $12 million as of and enabled further product enhancements and . Revenue growth reflected the impact of these investments, with WeVideo reaching $4 million in annual revenue by 2021. By September 2025, the company had scaled to $35 million in annual revenue, driven primarily by adoption in educational and collaborative video tools. These funds have also supported targeted acquisitions to bolster edtech capabilities.

Acquisitions and expansions

In August 2022, WeVideo acquired PlayPosit, a Denver-based learning platform, to enhance its offerings with tools for learner engagement, real-time assessment, and features like interactive hotspots and quizzes. This acquisition expanded WeVideo's capabilities in creating end-to-end video solutions for educators, integrating PlayPosit's assessment features to support deeper edtech applications. In January 2025, WeVideo announced a partnership with Player for Education to integrate distraction-free video playback, enhancing access to educational content while ensuring student privacy and supporting seamless sharing in classrooms. Following a significant growth investment in December 2020, WeVideo expanded into and sectors by introducing tailored plans that included advanced tools and scalable licensing for institutional use. These plans facilitated adoption in universities and corporate environments, emphasizing secure, multi-user video creation for professional workflows. By 2021, WeVideo's global user base surpassed 30 million customers, driven by increased adoption in and universities, with the platform now serving hundreds of educational institutions worldwide. WeVideo entered the corporate training market with offerings featuring customized for tracking learner progress and engagement, enabling businesses to develop modules for and .

Leadership and global presence

WeVideo is led by Chief Executive Officer Kevin Knight, who assumed the role in August 2023 and brings over 25 years of experience, including extensive leadership in edtech software teams and a proven track record in scaling technology organizations. Prior to WeVideo, Knight served as at Inc., where he oversaw operations for software solutions, emphasizing his expertise in fostering innovation within ecosystems. The executive team also includes key figures such as Annie Davis, Patrick Hodges, and Rob Sparks, supporting a structure focused on , , and strategic growth in the sector. The company's headquarters are located in , serving as the central hub for strategic decision-making and core operations. WeVideo maintains a dedicated engineering and support team in , , which contributes to platform development and , while the organization operates as a fully remote workforce with staff distributed across , , and other regions. This distributed model, with approximately 117 employees as of September 2025, reflects significant growth from earlier years and supports the company's annual revenue of $35 million by enabling efficient scaling and 24/7 global responsiveness. WeVideo's organizational emphasis on diverse, international teams facilitates product for varied markets, including features like multi-language subtitle generation and to enhance for non-English users. With in 195 countries worldwide, the platform has established a robust global presence, particularly in , where it serves users in over two-thirds of the top 100 U.S. districts and hundreds of institutions internationally. To meet educational regulatory requirements, WeVideo maintains compliance with standards such as FERPA, COPPA, and SOC 2 Type II, ensuring secure handling of student data across its international user base. This compliance framework, combined with localized support tools, underscores the company's commitment to ethical global operations in edtech.

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