Paris-based Kyber, led by VLC Media Player creator Jean-Baptiste Kempf, has raised $5 million in a round led by Lightspeed. The company develops a low-latency remote device control SDK, targeting applications where real-time responsiveness is critical.
VLC Media Player has been downloaded over 6 billion times, giving Kempf significant credibility in the developer ecosystem. This background may help Kyber gain traction among engineers building remote-control solutions for robotics, automotive, or industrial systems.
The funding amount totals $5M, according to the source. Specific revenue figures or valuation details were not disclosed. The SDK is designed to minimize latency to enable seamless control of devices over networks.
The investment signals growing interest in infrastructure for remote operations, particularly as industries automate and digitize. Kyber will likely use the capital to expand its engineering team and accelerate product development.
Kempf's involvement has boosted confidence in the startup's technical roadmap, though competition from established remote-control platforms remains a key challenge.