KYBER RAISES $5M FOR REMOTE DEVICE CONTROL SDK

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SAT, JUN 20, 2026

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Paris-based Kyber, founded by VLC lead developer Jean-Baptiste Kempf, secured $5 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The startup develops a low-latency SDK for remote device control.

Kyber's funding round underscores investor interest in remote access infrastructure. The company's SDK targets applications requiring real-time control of devices across networks, addressing use cases in gaming, professional work, and IoT management. Kempf brings significant open-source credentials to the venture. As lead developer of VLC Media Player—downloaded over 6 billion times—he has demonstrated expertise in building scalable, widely-adopted software. Lightspeed's backing signals confidence in Kyber's technical approach to latency challenges that have traditionally limited remote device control applications. The capital will likely fund product development and market expansion. Kyber operates in a competitive space alongside established players and newer startups offering remote access solutions, though the company's focus on low-latency performance distinguishes its positioning.

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