17LIVE is an Asia-based live streaming platform specializing in real-time entertainment, connecting over 50 million users worldwide through interactive broadcasts by human streamers (Livers) and virtual streamers (V-Livers). The platform operates across multiple markets including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, India, Malaysia, and the United States. Core revenue comes from virtual gift purchases by viewers supporting streamers, premium subscriptions, in-app games, and live commerce offerings.
17LIVE is publicly traded
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2015
Employees
583
Total Funding
$84.5M
5 rounds
Latest Valuation
$0.68B
December 8, 2023
Total raised $84.5M across 5 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
SPAC Merger (Completed)
Date
December 8, 2023
Amount
—
Valuation
$0.68B
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2023 | SPAC Merger (Completed) | — | $0.68B | |
| October 2, 2023 | SPAC Merger (Announced) | — | $0.68B | |
| 2020 | Series D | $26.5M | — |
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · SPAC Merger (Announced)
$0.7B
Oct 2023
17LIVE today
$0.7B
Dec 2023 · latest mark
17LIVE multiple
1.0x
valuation uplift since first round
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Jiang Honghui
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Phua
Executive Chairman
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17LIVE Group Limited completed a SPAC merger with Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation and commenced trading on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Mainboard on December 8, 2023 under ticker LVR. This was Singapore's first and only SPAC merger. Post-listing, the company has reported revenue of $278.9M in FY 2023 and $190.84M in FY 2024 (31.58% YoY decline). H1 2025 operating revenue was $81.1M, down 19.8% YoY, though net revenue showed quarter-on-quarter growth in Q2 2025 ($41.0M vs $40.1M in Q1) with improved operating profitability.
17LIVE shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker to place an order.
17LIVE had a valuation of approximately $0.68B at the time of its public offering. Current market capitalization fluctuates with the share price.
17LIVE raised $84.5M across 5 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
17LIVE is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
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