#Verizon is in advanced discussions to acquire mobile video startup #Vessel, according to people familiar with the talks. Vessel is best known as the company founded by former #Hulu CEO Jason Kilar. Vessel launched in March 2015, and wanted to become a hub for #YouTube stars to reach super-fans. But the company was unable to sign many of YouTube’s biggest stars, who stayed on with #Google ’s video site, and the company has struggled to find traction with users. Video industry insiders have speculated for months that Vessel, which has raised more than $130 million from backers including #Benchmark and #Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, would find a buyer.
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