Originally launched as a virtual television network application, Veoh re-established itself as a video-sharing website in March 2006.

In June 2013, it was sold to Japanese blogging host FC2, Inc. On October 17, 2024, Veoh announced on its homepage that the website would be shutting down on November 11, 2024.

The company launched an early version of its distribution technology in September 2005, and debuted its full beta service in March 2006.

[2] In addition to the user-generated content that Veoh broadcasts, Veoh has distributed content from major media companies via its VeohTV Beta[3] including CBS, ABC, The WB, Viacom's MTV Networks, ESPN, FEARNet, Billboard, Ford Models, Us Weekly, TV Guide, and others.

Independent creators who produced Veoh include NextNewNetworks, 60 Frames, Can We Do That?, Goodnight Burbank, and Dave and Tom.

[8] The Court has granted the Veoh's motion for summary judgment, that it was entitled to the statute's "safe harbor" provision.

[15] On May 31, 2008, upon trying to access the site from a Latvian IP address a screen displayed the message: "Veoh is no longer available in Latvia & Mauritius."

Gaude Paez, a spokesperson told NewTeeVee.com "The markets we are exiting collectively represent less than 10 percent of our viewer base."

In April 2009, following layoffs in November 2008, Veoh reduced its staff by 25 more to 45 remaining employees and reinstated Dmitry Shapiro as its CEO, replacing Steve Mitgang.

[17] In February 2010, Shapiro, indicated on his blog that "the distraction of the legal battles, and the challenges of the broader macro-economic climate have led to our Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

[21] By the time FC2 had acquired Veoh, it had already fallen behind sites such as YouTube, Dailymotion and Vimeo, and was not a major competitor in the video-sharing space.