Daily Mail and General Trust

Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) is a multinational company headquartered in London, England, specializing in providing businesses and consumers with information, analysis, insights, events, news, and entertainment. Founded in 1922, DMGT operates a diverse portfolio that includes publishing various newspapers and magazines, with its flagship being The Daily Mail, the largest newspaper brand in the United Kingdom. In addition to its print media operations, DMGT offers data and information services, and organizes events. The company also invests in sectors such as education technology, energy information, insurance risk, and property information, positioning itself as a significant player in the media and information landscape. With total revenues of around £1.5 billion, DMGT continues to expand its influence across multiple industries in Europe and beyond.

Paul Zwillenberg

Senior Advisor

14 past transactions

Entale

Acquisition in 2021
Entale Media Ltd, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing an AI-powered platform for creating, publishing, and consuming audio content, primarily podcasts. The platform enhances the listening experience by surfacing related content and discovering new podcasts based on advanced entity recognition technology.

Cudoni

Venture Round in 2019
Cudoni is a serviced luxury marketplace operating in the UK and Europe that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned luxury goods. It uses data and technology to deliver convenience for consumers and businesses, managing the full sales process from item collection, data-driven market valuations, professional photography, descriptions, authentication, listings, storage and fulfilment. By controlling inventory, the platform enables buyers to browse curated, authenticated items with assurances of quality and next-day delivery. An Instant Purchase service provides a fast option for sellers who prefer not to wait for consignments. The approach emphasizes authentication and ethics in resale while delivering a convenient, end-to-end experience that can result in higher selling prices for sellers.

Skymet Weather

Series C in 2017
Skymet Weather Services Pvt. Ltd. is a weather monitoring and agricultural risk solutions company based in Noida, India, with an additional office in Mumbai. Established in 2004, it specializes in measuring, predicting, and managing climate risks to agriculture. Skymet Weather operates a comprehensive platform that provides live weather observations through automatic weather stations, enabling users to access real-time data and forecasts. The company serves various clients, including small and marginal farmers, insurance companies, energy firms, and government agencies. Its offerings include tools such as WxMine for historical weather data, customized solutions for enterprises, and a lightning detection network. Additionally, Skymet Weather employs IoT technology to deliver weekly forecasts, monitor air quality, and identify crop risk zones, assisting stakeholders in adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Skymet Weather

Series B in 2014
Skymet Weather Services Pvt. Ltd. is a weather monitoring and agricultural risk solutions company based in Noida, India, with an additional office in Mumbai. Established in 2004, it specializes in measuring, predicting, and managing climate risks to agriculture. Skymet Weather operates a comprehensive platform that provides live weather observations through automatic weather stations, enabling users to access real-time data and forecasts. The company serves various clients, including small and marginal farmers, insurance companies, energy firms, and government agencies. Its offerings include tools such as WxMine for historical weather data, customized solutions for enterprises, and a lightning detection network. Additionally, Skymet Weather employs IoT technology to deliver weekly forecasts, monitor air quality, and identify crop risk zones, assisting stakeholders in adapting to the impacts of climate change.

iProf Learning Solutions

Series B in 2014
iProf Learning Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. is a digital education provider based in Noida, India, specializing in a comprehensive library of educational resources. Established in 2009, the company delivers video lectures, notes, customized tests, and individual assessments tailored for various academic and competitive examinations, including engineering and medical entrance tests. iProf's advanced Android-based application allows students to access content both online and offline, making it convenient for learners to study without an internet connection. The company also offers a unique 24/7 Teacher on Call service, enabling students to seek assistance from educators at any time. With a focus on providing quality educational materials for students from class IX to XII and preparation for exams like IIT JEE, AIPMT, and CA-CPT, iProf has established itself as a leading player in India's digital education landscape.

DIIG

Acquisition in 2013
DIIG is a Real Estate company.

FNA

Seed Round in 2013
FNA is a deep technology analytics company based in London, England, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing financial system services through an advanced network analytics platform that integrates data from various online APIs and data sources. FNA's platform enables financial institutions, including major central banks and leading financial market infrastructures, to map and monitor intricate financial networks. It allows decision-makers and analysts to identify hidden connections and anomalies within large datasets, as well as to simulate operational and financial risks. With a mission to enhance the safety and efficiency of the financial system, FNA actively contributes to the evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, powering diverse use cases across multiple business domains.

Jobrapido

Acquisition in 2012
Jobrapido is a job search engine that aggregates employment offers from thousands of websites into a single platform. It enables job seekers to search for vacancies by entering a job title and location, delivering matching results from various sources. Users can also subscribe to Job Alerts, receiving daily emails with new vacancies tailored to their search criteria. The company aims to simplify job hunting by providing a comprehensive, one-stop solution for both candidates and employers.

Globrix

Funding Round in 2010
Globrix operates as a comprehensive UK property search engine, aggregating listings from nearly all active estate agents nationwide. Users can filter results by keywords for tailored home searches without encountering paid placements or listing fees. The company generates revenue through targeted advertising alongside search results.

Spot Runner AI

Series C in 2008
Spot Runner AI, established in 2003, specializes in television advertising services for businesses. Leveraging advanced technology, the company offers a range of services including commercial production, media planning and buying, along with innovative solutions like contextual video advertising, machine learning, and data analysis. Their platform empowers advertisers and publishers with cutting-edge tools for effective and efficient advertising campaigns.

Simply Switch

Acquisition in 2006
Simply Switch is a consumer-focused company that offers an online platform for comparing various products in the energy, home phone, broadband, mobile, and credit card markets. The company provides an easy-to-use comparison tool that enables users to input their current energy prices and provider information, allowing them to compare rates for gas and electricity suppliers. In addition to its online services, Simply Switch also operates a call center where consumers can switch to the most suitable products over the phone, ensuring a seamless transition to better service options.

Genscape

Acquisition in 2006
Genscape, Inc. is a prominent provider of real-time and historical data, forecasts, and analytical tools for the global energy market. Founded in 1999 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company specializes in delivering insights related to natural gas, oil, and power sectors through its innovative technologies and proprietary algorithms. Genscape’s product offerings include natural gas infrastructure intelligence, pipeline services, and global oil supply reports, which serve a diverse clientele across various industries, including power, oil, natural gas, maritime, agriculture, and biofuels. By utilizing a network of patented land, sea, and satellite monitors, Genscape enables market participants to better understand the dynamics, risks, and drivers of energy markets, ultimately enhancing their decision-making processes and supply chain efficiency. In 2019, Genscape became a subsidiary of Wood Mackenzie Ltd., further expanding its reach and capabilities in the energy information sector.

Fastcrop

Acquisition in 2005
Fastcrop Plc, doing business as Primelocation.com, operates a Website that enables property listings for estate and letting agents, and new homes developers. Its Website provides a medium for users to buy, sell, rent, and let properties in the United Kingdom and internationally.

RMS (acquired by Moody's)

Acquisition in 1998
Risk Management Solutions, Inc. (RMS), founded in 1989 and based in Newark, California, specializes in providing comprehensive risk management services in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a subsidiary of George Hills Company Inc., RMS offers the Risk Intelligence platform, which features advanced predictive and probabilistic risk models, extensive risk data, APIs, and applications for thorough risk analytics. This platform supports clients in the financial services, insurance, public agency, and policymaking sectors by integrating scientific knowledge, engineering insights, and empirical loss data following catastrophic events. Customers utilize the Risk Intelligence platform to assess, price, mitigate, and manage risks associated with natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, as well as man-made threats like terrorism and cyber risks.
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