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
501–1,000
Total Funding
$84.5M
6 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$0.68B
Dec 8, 2023
17LIVE board says CEO and Executive Director Jiang Honghui moves to Non-Executive Non-Independent Director effective 1 October 2026; no successor named.
A board working committee will guide senior management while a full-time CEO is identified.
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $84.5M across 6 rounds
Last updated 09-25-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2023 | SPAC Merger (Completed) CNBC | — | $0.68B | |
| Oct 2, 2023 | SPAC Merger (Announced) Bloomberg | — | $0.68B | |
| May 11, 2020 | Series D TechCrunch | $26.5M | — | Vertex Growth Fund |
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Entry · SPAC Merger (Announced)
$676M
Oct 2023
17LIVE today
$676M
Dec 2023 · latest mark
17LIVE multiple
1.0x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Jiang Honghui
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (transitioning to Non-Executive Non-Independent Director effective 1 October 2026)
Joseph Phua
Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman
Jing Shen Ng
Chief Technology Officer
Kenta Masuda
Chief Financial Officer
Joji Koda
Chief Investment Officer
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17LIVE Group Limited has traded on the Singapore Exchange Mainboard under the ticker LVR since 8 December 2023, when it completed Singapore's first SPAC merger, with Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation. The group returned to profit in the second half of FY2025 with profit after tax of US$3.7 million, and for 1H2026 reported revenue of US$65.4 million, EBITDA back in positive territory in 2Q2026 at US$0.2 million, and cash and cash equivalents of US$66.9 million at 30 June 2026. Management's stated priorities are stabilising core live-streaming revenue, cost discipline, and expanding AI-enabled products and new content businesses.
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 6 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
17LIVE is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
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