A look at some startups seeking to capitalize on the emerging market for Over-the-Internet video delivery:

n DaveTV: An Atlanta-based distributor that says it will launch a service in June offering more than 100,000 hours of licensed content. The service will offer video to consumers, and allow content providers to publish their works and tailor advertising. www.dave.tv

n Brightcove Networks Inc.: A Cambridge, Mass.-based distributor that plans to offer video content for consumers and publishing services for content providers sometime in the second half of this year. www.brightcove.com

n Akimbo Systems: A San Mateo, Calif.-based distributor of more than 50 categories of programs delivered to a TV set-top box offering up to 200 hours of video storage. www.akimbo.com

n Orb Networks Inc: An Emeryville, Calif.-based company offering a box that routes the TV signal from a cable box or video recorder into any Internet-connected portable device, such as a laptop or handheld. www.orb.com

n Sling Media: A San Mateo, Calif.-based provider of software that allows a user to access video, music and photos from any Web-connected device through technology that gets around conflicting formats the machines use. www.slingmedia.com