Vizbee
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Vizbee is a technology company based in New York. It specializes in unifying mobile and streaming devices into one seamless app, transforming existing mobile marketing channels into direct response paths for TV viewers.
POPS Worldwide
Funding Round in 2017
POPS Worldwide is Southeast Asia's leading digital entertainment company, offering over 4 billion monthly views across its music and entertainment content. It produces original content for channels targeting teens, kids, women, and men, with a vast network of artists and creators catering to Generation Z.
Bigballs Media
Funding Round in 2017
Bigballs Media, founded in 2006, is a company dedicated to film-making and storytelling in the digital era. It specializes in producing original digital content, having pioneered innovative programming such as the BAFTA-nominated series Kate Modern and the Cannes Gold Lion-winning social football game I Am Playr. In 2012, Bigballs launched Copa90, a platform focused on football fan culture that aims to celebrate fans and tell their stories beyond the game itself. Since its inception, Copa90 has grown significantly, surpassing one million subscribers in 2015 and evolving into The Copa Network, which is recognized as the largest digital football community. The company continues to deliver engaging video content for football brands, reaching millions of young fans globally and solidifying its position as a leader in social entertainment.
Refinery29
Funding Round in 2016
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, with additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin. The company focuses on providing feminocentric content across various lifestyle categories, including fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and finance. Through a combination of engaging articles, original video programming, and shareable content, Refinery29 aims to inspire and empower women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives. The platform not only informs its audience about current trends but also offers apparel and accessories, making it a comprehensive resource for women seeking to navigate modern life.
Mashable, Inc. is a prominent online news community that focuses on digital culture, social media, and technology. Established in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Los Angeles, the company serves as a leading media outlet for the Connected Generation. It provides a platform for news, information, and resources, attracting 45 million monthly unique visitors and 28 million social media followers globally. Mashable also facilitates career opportunities by aggregating job openings in technology, marketing, and design fields while offering advertising services. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Mashable aims to redefine storytelling and engage its audience in the evolving digital landscape. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Ziff Davis, LLC.
Uninterrupted
Venture Round in 2015
Uninterrupted, LLC is a multimedia platform established in 2015, based in New York, designed for athletes to share their stories and engage directly with their fans. Founded by a four-time NBA MVP and business partner Maverick Carter, the company provides a space for athletes to connect through various forms of content, including podcasts, merchandise, events, and educational opportunities. By allowing athletes to communicate without intermediaries, Uninterrupted empowers them to shape their narratives and enhance their visibility in the public sphere.
iStreamPlanet
Acquisition in 2015
iStreamPlanet Co., LLC is a provider of cloud-based live video streaming solutions tailored for sports, entertainment, and technology content providers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including global content acquisition for multiscreen viewing, managed and self-managed live streaming services, and live dynamic advertisement insertions. iStreamPlanet supports clients with live video encoding and multiscreen packaging, as well as offering professional and technical support services. The company has established itself as a leader in video workflow solutions, serving notable clients such as NBC, Turner Broadcasting, and Microsoft. As of August 2015, iStreamPlanet operates as a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Locket, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in New York, established in 2013. The company specializes in a lock screen application for Android devices that transforms the user's lock screen into a personalized experience, showcasing stories, photos, trending news, videos, and weather updates tailored to individual interests and habits. Locket's product suite includes the Locket App, which provides users with engaging content directly on their lock screens, and the Locket Engage SDK, designed to help app publishers reconnect with users through lock screen notifications. Additionally, the platform serves as a mobile advertising solution, delivering targeted advertisements and promotional content whenever users unlock their phones. As of July 2015, Locket operates as a subsidiary of ContextLogic Inc.
Videogram
Series A in 2015
Videogram is a company that specializes in transforming videos into pictorial summaries, enabling users to quickly grasp a video's content without watching it in its entirety. By automatically analyzing videos and generating visually appealing keyframes arranged like a comic book, Videogram offers an interactive overview suitable for use as thumbnails on video publishers' sites. This innovative approach allows consumers to browse videos with ease, similar to how they navigate through images, and provides multiple entry points to engage with the content. Additionally, Videogram enhances the viewer experience on mobile devices by allowing users to start videos from points of visual interest, addressing common issues related to streaming and buffering on congested networks. The platform supports publishers in integrating marketing and social engagement, broadening video accessibility for all audiences.
iStreamPlanet
Series A in 2013
iStreamPlanet Co., LLC is a provider of cloud-based live video streaming solutions tailored for sports, entertainment, and technology content providers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including global content acquisition for multiscreen viewing, managed and self-managed live streaming services, and live dynamic advertisement insertions. iStreamPlanet supports clients with live video encoding and multiscreen packaging, as well as offering professional and technical support services. The company has established itself as a leader in video workflow solutions, serving notable clients such as NBC, Turner Broadcasting, and Microsoft. As of August 2015, iStreamPlanet operates as a subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Bleacher Report
Acquisition in 2012
Founded in 2007, Bleacher Report is a leading digital sports media platform that delivers real-time news, commentary, and multimedia content to fans worldwide. It offers team-specific coverage and email newsletters, with a user-friendly mobile app.
Starlounge International
Acquisition in 2010
Starlounge is the number one celebrity news source in Europe and also the fastest growing European celebrity news channel. Our mission is to always provide high quality news, separating information from gossip.
Since 2005, Starlounge has delivered celebrity reporting by working with local top editors and the best picture agencies from around the world, to assure exclusive content on a local as well as international level.
Starlounge has over 16 million unique readers each month, with the number of readers increasing by an average 10-15% in all markets. We are best known for providing celebrity news for MSN portals across Europe. Starlounge is the top traffic driver in 12 countries and our news is available in 11 languages.
Due to our dedication to chronicling the lives of stars in a relevant and continuous manner to fit the digital age, Starlounge has become the European celebrity news leader, surpassing all competitors.
NBO TV is a television media company & tv channel which broadcast on the Ondemand Technology: Same general theme of the channel; Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Adventure and Reality shows.
August 10, 2010 was created the paid version of NBO TV - (NBO PPV - Pay Per View). Website broadcast video by Video Ondemand service.
In addition to broadcasting, NBO also offers commercial music and other media services. Net profit: US $ 560,000 per month.
FreeWheel Media
Series D in 2010
FreeWheel Media is a company that specializes in managing the economics of content for the entertainment industry. It provides a comprehensive platform designed for video advertising analytics and management, offering technical infrastructure that supports revenue rights management and business operations. FreeWheel Media's services include advertising sales rights, contract management, ad serving, and analytics, as well as support for programmatic and linear online advertising. The company also delivers advisory services to assist clients in optimizing their advertising strategies and operations, enabling them to effectively manage and monetize their content across various platforms.
Attributor
Series C in 2008
Attributor Corporation specializes in digital content protection services tailored for the publishing industry. The company offers the Digimarc Guardian solution, which identifies and validates pirated content across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. When unauthorized use is detected, Guardian notifies the hosting site and provides options such as transitioning to authorized content, submitting licensing requests, or issuing a DMCA takedown notice. Additionally, Attributor features an analytics platform that helps publishers assess how digital content is consumed, enabling them to identify infringement, enforce authorized use, analyze market demand, and optimize monetization strategies.
Vitrue is a provider of social media marketing solutions designed for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that enables brands to effectively manage their social marketing efforts across various networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube. Vitrue's award-winning Social Relationship Management (SRM) platform supports over one billion social connections globally, managing more than 4,500 social accounts in over 100 countries. Its services include promotional programs, branded community development, and syndicated brand applications, along with centralized data and member management, strategic consultation, and event marketing integration. Vitrue aims to maximize the marketing potential of social media for its clients while ensuring security and scalability in its operations.
Revver Digital
Venture Round in 2006
Revver Digital is a video sharing platform founded in 2004, notable for being one of the first to implement a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content. The company allows users to upload and share videos while offering a 50/50 revenue split, attracting a diverse range of creators and content, including popular series like Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides a suite of tools and services, including peer-to-peer technology and an API, enabling the creation of video portals with user accounts, sharing capabilities, and access to a vast library of videos. Users can embed videos in blogs and social media, as well as utilize features like RSS feeds and podcasting. Revver's content spans various categories such as entertainment, sports, technology, and lifestyle, catering to a broad audience while competing against other platforms like YouTube and Veoh. Despite facing stiff competition, Revver continues to grow its viewership and maintain relevance in the evolving digital landscape.