Monster Venture Partners

Monster Venture Partners is an early-stage venture fund founded in 2007 and based in Bellevue, Washington. Managed by Rob Monster, the fund specializes in investing in internet companies, particularly those with a focus on domain name strategies. It adopts a founder-centric approach, positioning itself between angel investors and larger venture capital firms. Monster Venture Partners typically invests between $250,000 and $1.5 million in individual deals, while also being open to co-investing or syndicating with other investors for larger funding requirements.

Robert W. Monster

Managing Director

6 past transactions

BitWine

Acquisition in 2008
BitWine, Inc. operates an online psychic and spiritual network, providing users with various services including one-on-one tarot readings, spiritual coaching, and connections with deceased loved ones. In addition, it offers personal consulting and counseling across multiple fields such as nutrition, technology, arts, education, finance, and health. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Tenafly, New Jersey, with an additional location in Minneapolis, Minnesota. BitWine was developed by Elad Baron and Alon Cohen, who are experts in Voice over IP and Internet security technologies. The platform allows users to search, buy, and sell services in real time using high-quality video and audio, coupled with instant payment options. The company initially partnered with Skype and PayPal and was acquired by Monster Venture Partners in October 2008.

Alerts

Seed Round in 2008
Alerts.com is a web-based information delivery service that offers a streamlined solution for managing notifications across various domains, including news, sports, weather, and personal reminders. The platform serves multiple key audiences: consumers, publishers, schools, local radio and TV stations, and advertisers. It simplifies the process of accessing information by providing intelligent agents that perform searches and deliver alerts via email, text, and voice. Alerts.com offers its technology as a free emergency notification platform for schools in North America, enabling parents to receive relevant alerts easily. Additionally, the company licenses a private label version of its service to local media stations, allowing them to enhance user engagement and generate revenue through targeted advertising. For advertisers, the platform presents a unique opportunity to reach a highly profiled audience based on user interests. Meanwhile, publishers benefit from extended subscription options, driving traffic back to their websites for content consumption.

Wishpot

Series A in 2008
Wishpot, founded in 2006 in Seattle by former Microsoft employees, is a social shopping service that allows users to easily save and share products they discover both online and in physical stores. The platform enables individuals to create and organize lists of items, which can be kept private or shared with others. Users can collect their favorite products, recommend items, explore gift ideas, and seek advice from friends. Wishpot aims to enhance the shopping experience by fostering a community where users can connect, discover deals, and share their shopping experiences.

EVO Media Group

Series A in 2007
EVO Media Group, Inc. is a venture-backed company based in Seattle, Washington, with additional operations in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on developing online platforms that enhance user engagement through innovative Internet technologies and gaming mechanics. Its flagship platform, DevHub.com, serves as an online and mobile presence tool that can be integrated into marketing offerings for resellers, allowing for a more streamlined and efficient user experience. EVO Media Group aims to lower barriers to entry for users, encouraging timely task completion while making the process enjoyable. The company is committed to empowering individuals to create and share content easily, ensuring that valuable information reaches its intended audience and that content creators are recognized and rewarded for their contributions.

SharedReviews

Angel Round in 2007
SharedReviews is a social network that allows you to connect with other consumers to share and learn about real consumer product experiences. Our ambition is to provide a resource to educate consumers about products; educate them with reviews created by other consumers. The concept is designed to keep money in your pocket by equipping you with accurate product information that can help you make wise purchasing decisions -- but it doesn't stop there. It's also designed to put money in your pocket, by allowing you to recoup some of what you spent

Clickable

Series A in 2007
Clickable, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in marketing ROI reporting and automation solutions. Originally founded in 2006 as AdaptClick, Inc., it operates a platform designed to help agencies and brands measure marketing effectiveness by integrating diverse products and services into a unified system. This platform tracks the return on investment across the customer journey, from audience engagement to purchase and retention, by combining data from social media, search, CRM, email, and various marketing tools. It allows for the visualization of this data in customizable dashboards, aiding businesses in making informed marketing decisions. In 2013, Clickable was acquired by LookSmart, which incorporated its technology and assets into its operations. The company continues to serve a wide range of clients, from Fortune 50 corporations to mid-market agencies, by providing them with critical insights into their marketing strategies. Clickable is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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