At Billy, we believe that artists, producers and events creators have the power to create moments we'll remember forever.
Founded in 2022, Billy is dedicated to provide event organizers with the best event platform to grow their brands and engage their communities. Our advanced SaaS solutions enable event organizers to transform websites into event shops to easily sell tickets, merchandising, bundles, experiences, fan-pack and boost their revenues.
Catch+Release
Series A in 2023
Catch&Release, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the searching and licensing of web content for videos and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company streamlines the licensing process through its Content Exchange, allowing users to organize and acquire content from various online sources. Catch&Release tracks down copyright owners, negotiates rights, and provides essential clearances for brands and advertisers. The platform offers features such as Clearance Ratings to help users identify licensable content, and it manages all documentation and transactions related to the licensing process. By curating a portfolio of story-driven content from a diverse range of creators, including artists and cinematographers, Catch&Release enables clients to efficiently promote their brands while ensuring compliance with copyright laws.
Framedrop.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Framedrop is a video editing software that transforms longer content into engaging, shareable clips in a matter of minutes. Targeting various types of media such as podcasts, interviews, and gaming streams, Framedrop utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically identify highlights within the video. Users can easily import videos from platforms like YouTube and Twitch or upload them manually. The software also features an automatic transition from horizontal to vertical viewing, catering to modern viewing preferences. Additionally, Framedrop supports subtitle customization in over 25 languages and offers a karaoke mode for enhanced viewer interaction.
Founded in 2009, SeatGeek operates a mobile ticketing marketplace and search engine for live sports, concerts, and theater events. It aggregates ticket listings from various sources, offering users a 'Deal Score' metric to assess ticket value. The platform also provides event discovery tools based on user preferences. SeatGeek is headquartered in New York with additional offices globally.
FRVR is a gaming distribution platform that connects billions of players worldwide to engaging online games. It collaborates with game developers and innovative partners to deliver captivating content across various open and closed channels, democratizing game distribution beyond traditional app stores.
Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.
CreatorStack
Seed Round in 2021
CreatorStack is a digital media platform that supports content creators in launching and managing their creative careers. The company provides tools for online streaming and content creation, empowering creators to take control of their growth and achieve self-sufficiency. By enabling clients to build their brands, CreatorStack helps them unlock new and existing revenue streams, ensuring that they are not exploited by social media platforms for their work. The focus is on fostering an environment where creators can thrive and monetize their passions effectively.
Catch+Release
Series A in 2021
Catch&Release, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the searching and licensing of web content for videos and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company streamlines the licensing process through its Content Exchange, allowing users to organize and acquire content from various online sources. Catch&Release tracks down copyright owners, negotiates rights, and provides essential clearances for brands and advertisers. The platform offers features such as Clearance Ratings to help users identify licensable content, and it manages all documentation and transactions related to the licensing process. By curating a portfolio of story-driven content from a diverse range of creators, including artists and cinematographers, Catch&Release enables clients to efficiently promote their brands while ensuring compliance with copyright laws.
Fever is a technology company that operates a live-entertainment discovery platform. Its primary business is to help users find and book unique, local events and experiences in their cities. Fever's platform curates and personalizes event listings based on user preferences, covering a wide range of activities such as immersive art exhibitions, interactive theater, music concerts, and unique pop-ups. The company aims to make culture and entertainment more accessible, while also supporting local creators by providing them with data and technology to help grow their events.
Nightcorn
Seed Round in 2018
Nightcorn is a media app designed specifically for video content.
FRVR is a gaming distribution platform that connects billions of players worldwide to engaging online games. It collaborates with game developers and innovative partners to deliver captivating content across various open and closed channels, democratizing game distribution beyond traditional app stores.
Fever is a technology company that operates a live-entertainment discovery platform. Its primary business is to help users find and book unique, local events and experiences in their cities. Fever's platform curates and personalizes event listings based on user preferences, covering a wide range of activities such as immersive art exhibitions, interactive theater, music concerts, and unique pop-ups. The company aims to make culture and entertainment more accessible, while also supporting local creators by providing them with data and technology to help grow their events.
Founded in 2009, SeatGeek operates a mobile ticketing marketplace and search engine for live sports, concerts, and theater events. It aggregates ticket listings from various sources, offering users a 'Deal Score' metric to assess ticket value. The platform also provides event discovery tools based on user preferences. SeatGeek is headquartered in New York with additional offices globally.
Plays.tv, Inc. is a developer of a software platform tailored for gamers that allows them to record, replay, and share their gaming experiences. The flagship product, Plays.tv, enables users to capture high-definition gameplay, create highlight reels, and connect with friends and other gamers through shared content. The platform features tools for automatically editing and tagging gameplay snippets, enhancing the user experience by simplifying the process of creating and sharing videos. In addition to its core software, Plays.tv provides a Web API for accessing a library of highlight videos and a Game Events API that facilitates the creation of personalized highlight reels. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Plays.tv aims to foster a community where gamers can relive memorable moments and celebrate their achievements.
Gametime is a mobile ticketing platform that enables last-minute purchases of tickets to sports, music, and theater events in the United States and Canada. It helps users quickly find nearby options by presenting a curated set of seat choices with price and location comparisons, panoramic photos, and true-to-life venue maps. Tickets are delivered directly to mobile devices for instant access, with venues spanning baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.
BookMyShow
Series C in 2016
BookMyShow is a prominent Indian online ticketing service that specializes in cinema, theater, and sports event bookings. Established over a decade ago, the company has achieved significant growth, boasting a market share of over 90% in the online entertainment ticketing sector and generating substantial monthly ticket sales, with peaks of up to 7 million. BookMyShow operates across India, New Zealand, and Malaysia, providing users with a comprehensive platform to purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including movies, music concerts, plays, and major sporting activities. The service is accessible through various channels, including a website, mobile application, and a call center. With partnerships with major cinema chains and production houses, BookMyShow facilitates real-time ticketing for over 3,000 screens in 250 cities. The platform has also secured exclusive ticketing agreements with esteemed theater venues and has successfully ticketed numerous live events, enhancing the overall customer experience through innovative features and collaborations with retail partners.
Fever is a technology company that operates a live-entertainment discovery platform. Its primary business is to help users find and book unique, local events and experiences in their cities. Fever's platform curates and personalizes event listings based on user preferences, covering a wide range of activities such as immersive art exhibitions, interactive theater, music concerts, and unique pop-ups. The company aims to make culture and entertainment more accessible, while also supporting local creators by providing them with data and technology to help grow their events.
Collectabillia.com
Series B in 2015
Collectabillia.com is a celebrity commerce company offering a platform to fans to own memorabilia personally autographed by their icons as well as fan merchandise. It launched its auction platform during the 2012 season of the IPL partnering with master blaster Sachin Tendulkar exclusively to auction limited edition merchandise post his historical ‘hundredth, hundred’.
Collectabillia’s objective is to extend the global market of memorabilia into India, allowing the ownership of personalized merchandise along the same lines as that of art, numismatics, and philately.
Promoted by Anjana Reddy, a sports enthusiast and national level badminton player, and backed by the Accel Partners of the Angry Birds and Facebook fame, Collectabillia’s goal is to connect celebrities and their ardent fans. Incorporated in 2011, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru.
Gametime is a mobile ticketing platform that enables last-minute purchases of tickets to sports, music, and theater events in the United States and Canada. It helps users quickly find nearby options by presenting a curated set of seat choices with price and location comparisons, panoramic photos, and true-to-life venue maps. Tickets are delivered directly to mobile devices for instant access, with venues spanning baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.
Founded in 2009, SeatGeek operates a mobile ticketing marketplace and search engine for live sports, concerts, and theater events. It aggregates ticket listings from various sources, offering users a 'Deal Score' metric to assess ticket value. The platform also provides event discovery tools based on user preferences. SeatGeek is headquartered in New York with additional offices globally.
Space Ape Games
Series C in 2014
Space Ape Games, established in 2012 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a subsidiary of Supercell Oy. The company specializes in developing and publishing mobile and tablet games for both iOS and Android platforms. Space Ape operates a dedicated gaming studio focused on creating engaging and high-quality gaming experiences, with a particular emphasis on iOS game control and scoring.
Fever is a technology company that operates a live-entertainment discovery platform. Its primary business is to help users find and book unique, local events and experiences in their cities. Fever's platform curates and personalizes event listings based on user preferences, covering a wide range of activities such as immersive art exhibitions, interactive theater, music concerts, and unique pop-ups. The company aims to make culture and entertainment more accessible, while also supporting local creators by providing them with data and technology to help grow their events.
Gametime
Seed Round in 2014
Gametime is a mobile ticketing platform that enables last-minute purchases of tickets to sports, music, and theater events in the United States and Canada. It helps users quickly find nearby options by presenting a curated set of seat choices with price and location comparisons, panoramic photos, and true-to-life venue maps. Tickets are delivered directly to mobile devices for instant access, with venues spanning baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.
BookMyShow
Series B in 2014
BookMyShow is a prominent Indian online ticketing service that specializes in cinema, theater, and sports event bookings. Established over a decade ago, the company has achieved significant growth, boasting a market share of over 90% in the online entertainment ticketing sector and generating substantial monthly ticket sales, with peaks of up to 7 million. BookMyShow operates across India, New Zealand, and Malaysia, providing users with a comprehensive platform to purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including movies, music concerts, plays, and major sporting activities. The service is accessible through various channels, including a website, mobile application, and a call center. With partnerships with major cinema chains and production houses, BookMyShow facilitates real-time ticketing for over 3,000 screens in 250 cities. The platform has also secured exclusive ticketing agreements with esteemed theater venues and has successfully ticketed numerous live events, enhancing the overall customer experience through innovative features and collaborations with retail partners.
Industrial Toys
Series A in 2014
Industrial Toys Inc. is an independent game studio based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of mobile games targeted at core gamers. Founded in 2011, the company is best known for its flagship title, Midnight Star, which is a re-imagined sci-fi shooter designed specifically for touch devices. The studio promotes open collaboration between game designers and users, allowing enthusiasts to engage with games across a variety of platforms, including tablets, computers, and smartphones. As of July 2018, Industrial Toys operates as a subsidiary of Electronic Arts Inc.
Vox Media
Series E in 2013
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them.
Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here.
The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.
BookMyShow
Series A in 2012
BookMyShow is a prominent Indian online ticketing service that specializes in cinema, theater, and sports event bookings. Established over a decade ago, the company has achieved significant growth, boasting a market share of over 90% in the online entertainment ticketing sector and generating substantial monthly ticket sales, with peaks of up to 7 million. BookMyShow operates across India, New Zealand, and Malaysia, providing users with a comprehensive platform to purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including movies, music concerts, plays, and major sporting activities. The service is accessible through various channels, including a website, mobile application, and a call center. With partnerships with major cinema chains and production houses, BookMyShow facilitates real-time ticketing for over 3,000 screens in 250 cities. The platform has also secured exclusive ticketing agreements with esteemed theater venues and has successfully ticketed numerous live events, enhancing the overall customer experience through innovative features and collaborations with retail partners.
Collectabillia.com
Series A in 2012
Collectabillia.com is a celebrity commerce company offering a platform to fans to own memorabilia personally autographed by their icons as well as fan merchandise. It launched its auction platform during the 2012 season of the IPL partnering with master blaster Sachin Tendulkar exclusively to auction limited edition merchandise post his historical ‘hundredth, hundred’.
Collectabillia’s objective is to extend the global market of memorabilia into India, allowing the ownership of personalized merchandise along the same lines as that of art, numismatics, and philately.
Promoted by Anjana Reddy, a sports enthusiast and national level badminton player, and backed by the Accel Partners of the Angry Birds and Facebook fame, Collectabillia’s goal is to connect celebrities and their ardent fans. Incorporated in 2011, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru.
Airtime is a social platform designed to foster genuine online interactions, aiming to create a welcoming environment for users. Founded by Sean Parker, the platform offers various virtual "rooms" where individuals can engage in live conversations about diverse interests, from music to art and comedy. Unlike traditional social networks that often promote isolation, Airtime encourages community building and real-time engagement. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Google Ventures, and operates with a dedicated team of over 100 employees across three locations. Airtime focuses on enhancing the quality of online social experiences through its innovative video conversation features.
Legendary Entertainment
Private Equity Round in 2012
Legendary Entertainment is a media company that specializes in creating and distributing content for television and digital platforms globally. The company engages in the development, co-production, co-financing, and distribution of motion pictures, collaborating with other production studios to enhance its offerings. Legendary Entertainment is dedicated to producing content that appeals to mainstream audiences, with a particular emphasis on the influential fandom demographic. Its portfolio includes box-office films, television shows, and comic storylines, reflecting a commitment to delivering engaging entertainment across various media formats.
Schematic Labs
Series A in 2011
Schematic Labs is a mobile technology company focused on creating entertainment applications for Android and iOS platforms. It specializes in developing mobile social entertainment software that allows users to share music and engage with content in a social context. By combining technology with entertainment, Schematic Labs aims to enhance the user experience in mobile applications, fostering community interaction through music sharing and related activities.
Legendary Entertainment
Venture Round in 2011
Legendary Entertainment is a media company that specializes in creating and distributing content for television and digital platforms globally. The company engages in the development, co-production, co-financing, and distribution of motion pictures, collaborating with other production studios to enhance its offerings. Legendary Entertainment is dedicated to producing content that appeals to mainstream audiences, with a particular emphasis on the influential fandom demographic. Its portfolio includes box-office films, television shows, and comic storylines, reflecting a commitment to delivering engaging entertainment across various media formats.
Rovio Entertainment
Series A in 2011
Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a games entertainment company known for creating, developing, and publishing mobile games. It has gained significant recognition for its flagship franchise, Angry Birds, which includes popular titles such as Angry Birds Dream Blast and Angry Birds 2. In addition to game development, Rovio engages in licensing across various entertainment and consumer product categories, expanding its brand presence beyond gaming. The company caters to a diverse audience by offering games that can be played solo, in teams, or online, appealing to both casual players and those interested in the gaming culture.
UberMedia
Series B in 2011
UberMedia is a technology company headquartered in Pasadena, California, that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It processes billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to provide businesses with insights that enhance decision-making and consumer engagement. By delivering dynamic advertising solutions, UberMedia helps Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, including retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets, achieve specific business goals such as increasing customer visits and boosting sales. The company is recognized as a pioneer in its field and has received accolades for its innovative approach.
Vox Media
Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Metacafe
Debt Financing in 2010
Metacafe is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on short-form video entertainment, offering content in categories such as movies, video games, sports, music, and television. With additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tel Aviv, Metacafe has evolved from a traditional video sharing site to a platform that emphasizes curated, exclusive, and original premium content. The site collaborates with notable partners, including major movie studios, video game publishers, and television networks, to deliver a diverse range of entertainment-related videos. Additionally, Metacafe operates a Video Games hub that features trailers, reviews, news, interviews, and walkthroughs for various gaming platforms. The platform is supported by advertising and partners with brands across multiple sectors, including entertainment, consumer electronics, and automotive, to enhance user engagement and monetization strategies.
Booyah is the market leader in real-world & location–based gaming. The company is founded on the premise that "where you play matters" and creates compelling, innovative mass-market games and entertainment products that have been enjoyed by tens of millions of worldwide. By integrating real-world signals into its portfolio of products, Booyah is more than a games company…literally changing how people play and delivering more personal, more social & more meaningful ways for gamers of all ages to play & interact with their friends & the world around them.
Booyah has partnered with leading consumer brands including H&M, Pantene, Olay, Paul Frank, Disney, Subway, Adidas, MTV and others to connect engaged gamers with the products they love. To learn more about advertising & sponsorship opportunities, click here.
The company draws its creativity and inspiration from the mobile, consumer web, social and traditional gaming space with a leadership team drawn from the world’s top interactive companies including Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Glu Mobile, Crowdstar, LucasArts, Kabam and Insomniac Games. Booyah is financed by Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers’ iFund.
Complex
Venture Round in 2009
Complex is a media platform that focuses on youth culture, encompassing music, style, sports, and sneakers. It delivers a diverse range of content, including articles, news, interviews, and features that resonate with its audience. The platform also integrates social media feeds to keep users updated on the latest trends and releases in music and sneakers. As part of a global youth entertainment company, Complex aims to engage a wide demographic by providing relevant and entertaining content across various facets of pop culture.
Vox Media
Series B in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Mind Candy
Convertible Note in 2009
Mind Candy Ltd. is a multi-brand entertainment company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing online games tailored for children and their families. Founded in 2003, the company is best known for its flagship product, Moshi Monsters, an online browser-based game that engages kids through interactive gameplay. In addition to Moshi Monsters, Mind Candy offers Moshi Monsters Village, a mobile gaming application, and Moshi Monsters Magazine, which features puzzles, stories, competitions, and crafts for children. The company also provides various applications, including Moshi Monsters Music and Moshling, which introduce users to whimsical creatures and musical experiences. Recently, Mind Candy expanded its offerings to include a sleep and mindfulness app for kids, incorporating melodic stories and guided meditation to promote relaxation and mindfulness.
Vox Media
Series A in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Chakpak Media
Venture Round in 2008
Chakpak Media is a provider of comprehensive information on Indian cinema, catering to movie enthusiasts. The company offers a wide range of features, including access to details about films and film personalities, as well as wallpapers, videos, and news. It also hosts discussion forums where users can engage in conversations about movies, rate and review films, and share recommendations. Additionally, Chakpak Media provides interactive elements such as quizzes, allowing users to test their knowledge of cinema. Through its platform, Chakpak Media fosters a vibrant community for fans to explore and celebrate Indian films.
Vox Media
Venture Round in 2008
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Wetpaint.com, Inc. is a media company based in Seattle, Washington, primarily operating in North America and Europe. Founded in 2005 by Ben Elowitz, Wetpaint utilizes proprietary technology to create and monetize a portfolio of media properties, with a focus on social media engagement. The company's flagship online property, Wetpaint Entertainment, attracts over 12 million unique visitors monthly and offers content related to television, music, and celebrity lifestyles. Wetpaint also provides a social publishing platform that helps digital publishers grow their audience, offering customized solutions and training to media companies. As of December 2013, Wetpaint operates as a subsidiary of Viggle Inc.
On Networks
Series B in 2007
ON Networks is a independent distributor and producer of original, episodic HD programming. The ON Networks AllScreen Syndication Network is one of the largest multi-screen TV show and video advertising distribution networks in the world. It's the first to deliver sponsored programs of any format from any content creator to a guaranteed number of global viewers wherever they watch shows – including TVs, computers, mobile phones, gaming or other devices as well as hotel, business and retail networks. The AllScreen Syndication Network can distribute TV shows and accompanying advertisements to millions of viewers each month across the United States and Europe through distribution partners including Verizon, AT&T, iTunes, TiVo, Telecom Italia and more. In addition to helping reach viewers on many screens, the AllScreen Network provides services that allow customers to directly publish video content and track audience engagement metrics and data. ON Networks also works with budding and professional content creators to produce a range of original video content, with shows such as Smart Girls at the Party, Play Value, The 5-Minute Drill, BackPack Picnic, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Golf Tips, and Stump the Chef.
Metacafe is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on short-form video entertainment, offering content in categories such as movies, video games, sports, music, and television. With additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tel Aviv, Metacafe has evolved from a traditional video sharing site to a platform that emphasizes curated, exclusive, and original premium content. The site collaborates with notable partners, including major movie studios, video game publishers, and television networks, to deliver a diverse range of entertainment-related videos. Additionally, Metacafe operates a Video Games hub that features trailers, reviews, news, interviews, and walkthroughs for various gaming platforms. The platform is supported by advertising and partners with brands across multiple sectors, including entertainment, consumer electronics, and automotive, to enhance user engagement and monetization strategies.
Global Grind
Series B in 2007
Globalgrind.com is a digital media company that promotes the broadest and deepest array of content of interest to the hip hop community from the most authoritative sources across the web. The platform features exclusive blogs, video, music, news, gossip and politics, which users can submit, vote and comment on, and syndicate using Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools. Headquartered in New York City, Global Grind is a privately held firm funded by Accel Partners and Russell Simmons.
Comeks is a fun company creating non-voice mobile phone products. It has two products which both revolve around messaging on your phone. Strips lets you make your own comic strips and share them with friends. Shorts let's you create animated avatars which appear to be speaking your text messages to your friends.
Wetpaint.com, Inc. is a media company based in Seattle, Washington, primarily operating in North America and Europe. Founded in 2005 by Ben Elowitz, Wetpaint utilizes proprietary technology to create and monetize a portfolio of media properties, with a focus on social media engagement. The company's flagship online property, Wetpaint Entertainment, attracts over 12 million unique visitors monthly and offers content related to television, music, and celebrity lifestyles. Wetpaint also provides a social publishing platform that helps digital publishers grow their audience, offering customized solutions and training to media companies. As of December 2013, Wetpaint operates as a subsidiary of Viggle Inc.
On Networks
Series A in 2006
ON Networks is a independent distributor and producer of original, episodic HD programming. The ON Networks AllScreen Syndication Network is one of the largest multi-screen TV show and video advertising distribution networks in the world. It's the first to deliver sponsored programs of any format from any content creator to a guaranteed number of global viewers wherever they watch shows – including TVs, computers, mobile phones, gaming or other devices as well as hotel, business and retail networks. The AllScreen Syndication Network can distribute TV shows and accompanying advertisements to millions of viewers each month across the United States and Europe through distribution partners including Verizon, AT&T, iTunes, TiVo, Telecom Italia and more. In addition to helping reach viewers on many screens, the AllScreen Network provides services that allow customers to directly publish video content and track audience engagement metrics and data. ON Networks also works with budding and professional content creators to produce a range of original video content, with shows such as Smart Girls at the Party, Play Value, The 5-Minute Drill, BackPack Picnic, Budget Health Nut, Cocktails on the Fly, Golf Tips, and Stump the Chef.
Mind Candy
Series A in 2006
Mind Candy Ltd. is a multi-brand entertainment company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing online games tailored for children and their families. Founded in 2003, the company is best known for its flagship product, Moshi Monsters, an online browser-based game that engages kids through interactive gameplay. In addition to Moshi Monsters, Mind Candy offers Moshi Monsters Village, a mobile gaming application, and Moshi Monsters Magazine, which features puzzles, stories, competitions, and crafts for children. The company also provides various applications, including Moshi Monsters Music and Moshling, which introduce users to whimsical creatures and musical experiences. Recently, Mind Candy expanded its offerings to include a sleep and mindfulness app for kids, incorporating melodic stories and guided meditation to promote relaxation and mindfulness.
Metacafe is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on short-form video entertainment, offering content in categories such as movies, video games, sports, music, and television. With additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tel Aviv, Metacafe has evolved from a traditional video sharing site to a platform that emphasizes curated, exclusive, and original premium content. The site collaborates with notable partners, including major movie studios, video game publishers, and television networks, to deliver a diverse range of entertainment-related videos. Additionally, Metacafe operates a Video Games hub that features trailers, reviews, news, interviews, and walkthroughs for various gaming platforms. The platform is supported by advertising and partners with brands across multiple sectors, including entertainment, consumer electronics, and automotive, to enhance user engagement and monetization strategies.
WeeWorld is a social game and virtual world for teens with a mainstream appeal, reaching a global audience of more than 29M registered WeeMees. WeeWorld's goal is to provide a fun, visual environment that encourages self-expression and creativity.
Garnering more than 2M unique users each month on its destination site, www.weeworld.com, WeeWorld's growth has been driven by organic, word-of-mouth traffic (90 percent), as well as through strategic partnerships (10 percent) with AOL, Microsoft, Skype and a host of API partner sites such as USA Networks.
WeeWorld is a free, trusted site for dynamic self-expression, creation and communication. Through a palette of features, clothes, accessories, hobbies, etc., WeeWorld users can create their personalized WeeMee avatar, connect with friends, decorate their own visual space, send animated messages, play games and more. Thanks to WeeWorld's open platform, WeeMees are portable to all major social networks and blogging sites, in addition to instant messaging platforms, e-mail signatures and mobile phones.
Rhapsody Networks
Series B in 2001
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices.
The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more.
Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.
Rhapsody Networks
Series A in 2000
Rhapsody Networks is an online entertainment platform that streams music from phones, computers and home audio devices.
The company provides on-demand streaming services and offline downloads of music in various genres, such as pop, rock, and more.
Rhapsody Networks was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, Washington.
Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.