Smashcast is a gaming live streaming platform with a focus on interaction and delay-free experience. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austria, the company utilizes the Hitbox technology, enhanced with fresh designs and features, overseen by a team comprising of Azubu and Hitbox personnel, who are prominent developers in gaming and eSports live streaming. The underlying objective of Smashcast is to provide a seamless interaction between streamers and their viewers, devoid of delays, thus revolutionizing the industry's interaction norms.
Primarily based on HTML5, Hitbox's chat functionality focuses on fostering a culture of sharing and community in unique ways, aligning with the rapid progress witnessed in live streaming. The last noteworthy investment was a $4.00M Series A investment at 02 November 2015, led by aws Gründerfonds, Speedinvest, and Wargaming. With a vision set on improving the gaming and eSports live streaming experience, Smashcast continues to attract interest and investment from key players in the industry.