Agora Inc. operates in the technology sector, providing cloud-based real-time communication infrastructure. Founded in 2013, the company develops a platform that enables developers to integrate voice, video, and interactive communication features into digital applications and services.
The company operates a Real-Time Engagement Platform-as-a-Service (RTE-PaaS) model, delivering APIs and development tools that support real-time interaction across digital platforms.
Its main solutions include:
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Real-time communication APIs for voice and video calls.
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Infrastructure for interactive live streaming and broadcasting.
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Real-time messaging and chat systems.
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Tools supporting conversational AI applications.
Agora’s technology is used across industries such as social media, gaming, online education, telehealth, and virtual events, enabling interactive digital experiences with low latency and scalable infrastructure.
The company primarily generates revenue through a usage-based pricing model, in which customers pay according to their consumption of platform services, such as call duration or data transmission.
Agora serves customers globally, with operations across North America, Asia, and Europe.
Agora Inc. shares trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker API.
History and Development
Agora was founded with the goal of simplifying the development of applications that require real-time communication capabilities. The company initially focused on building infrastructure that supports voice, video, and interactive streaming services.
As demand for digital communication platforms increased, Agora’s technology expanded across multiple industries, including online education, entertainment, and e-commerce.
Over time, the company broadened its platform with additional developer tools and new communication features, strengthening its position in the real-time communication infrastructure market.
Today, Agora continues to expand its cloud communication platform and invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence and real-time digital interaction.
Additional Information
Agora Inc. (United States) is listed on the Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of $350.10 Millions, with shareholders equity totaling $562.85 Millions.
The company employs approximately 568 people and operates in the Technology sector, within the Software industry.
Over the past 12 months, Agora Inc. reported $141.06 Millions in revenue, generating net income of $9.53 Millions.
Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 71.16, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.62, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.00%.
The company trades under the ticker API.