Hiway offers a cloud‑based content control panel that lets creators, producers, and rights holders upload media once and generate a single master file for global distribution. The platform provides secure SmartLinks, territory‑based streaming controls, real‑time payment terms, private screening rooms, embeddable SmartPlayer streaming, and transparent analytics, enabling owners to retain full control over their audience, data, and revenue.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Content creators, producers, and rights holders often rely on third‑party platforms that limit control over distribution, audience data, and revenue streams, making it difficult to manage rights, monetize content, and track performance across multiple markets.
Solution
Hiway provides a cloud‑based content control panel that lets owners upload any media format once and generate a single master file for global distribution. Users can create private SmartLinks to share with sales agents, distributors, or directly with fans, while setting territory restrictions and real‑time payment terms. The platform includes built‑in analytics and reporting, giving owners full visibility into viewership and earnings. An embeddable SmartPlayer allows seamless streaming on any website, and private screening rooms support secure B2B previews. All features are managed through a unified dashboard, enabling creators to retain ownership of their audience, data, and revenue without relying on external services.
Target Audience
Primary customers are independent filmmakers, documentary producers, podcast creators, and small‑team rights holders who need a self‑service solution to distribute, monetize, and analyze their content.
Features
- One‑click upload of any video or audio format with automatic metadata handling
- SmartLinks for secure sharing with partners or public publishing, customizable per territory and window
- Private screening rooms (SmartRooms) for confidential B2B viewings
- Real‑time payment term configuration and integrated monetisation options
- Transparent analytics dashboard with detailed viewership and revenue reports
- Embeddable SmartPlayer for streaming on any website or platform
- Scalable storage and streaming limits tailored to individual creators and small teams