Livid: $10 Million Backing For Video Hosting Platform Targeting Vimeo Users With Migration Tool

Livid, a newly launched ad-free video hosting platform for creators and small businesses, has secured $10 million in committed funding from StreamYard co-founders Geige Vandentop and Dan Briggs. The investment comes as the company introduces a new migration tool designed to help users move their video libraries away from Vimeo amid anticipated price increases. Alongside the funding, Livid debuted L.O.V.E., short for Livid One-click Video Exporter, a free tool that lets users bulk-export entire Vimeo libraries, including folders and metadata. The tool is designed to eliminate the need for manual downloads and re-uploads while allowing users to preserve folder structures and sharing permissions when migrating directly to Livid. The company positions itself as a response to what it describes as a recurring pattern following platform acquisitions, where prices rise, and users face barriers to leaving due to content lock-in. Livid emphasizes data portability as a core principle, enabling users to retain full control over their video libraries without adopting its platform. Livid’s founding team includes former StreamYard employees, many of whom experienced similar changes following that company’s acquisition. The team built Livid as an alternative for users seeking more transparent pricing and greater control over their content. The company’s flagship
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