Overcast HQ

Overcast HQ is a Dublin-based technology company that provides an AI-powered video content management platform to help large brands and broadcasters manage terabytes or even petabytes of video content. The company was founded by CEO Philippe Brodeur, who previously worked as a video news producer at the BBC. Overcast HQ's platform offers a suite of cloud solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to automate tasks such as metadata tagging, transcoding, and content search.

The company's generative AI capabilities, announced in April 2024 enable customers to automate metadata tagging, find content with conversational search functionality, and increase speed to market. These features are designed to help brands create personalized video assets tailored for different geographies, ensuring compliance with local regulations and branding guidelines.

Overcast HQ's business model revolves around providing a video content-as-a-service platform that streamlines technical tasks and facilitates collaboration on video workflows. The company's technology is built on a microservices architecture, allowing for easy integration with existing tech stacks and creating enterprise-grade solutions for complex video management workflows.

The company claims to have experienced significant growth, with its Annual Recurring Revenue increasing by over 80% in the past three years, as of November 2022.

Key customers and partnerships

Overcast HQ works with major brands such as Diageo, Royal Opera House, Vodafone, and Yeti, helping them manage and leverage their extensive video content libraries.

The firm has also established partnerships with industry leaders such as AWS and Adobe. The company's Premiere Pro integration allows users to access and collaborate on video assets stored in the Overcast platform directly from within Adobe's video editing software.