Advance Publications

Advance is a private, family-owned company based in New York, founded in 1922. It focuses on owning, operating, and investing in a diverse range of sectors, including media, entertainment, technology, communications, and education. The firm seeks opportunities in promising growth areas, leveraging its expertise to foster development and innovation within its portfolio of companies.

Nina Lawrence

Vice President

John Massengill

Senior Vice President, Strategic Investments and Acquisitions

Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr.

Founder

Steven Newhouse

Chairman

32 past transactions

HawkEye 360

Series C in 2021
HawkEye 360, Inc. is a data analytics company specializing in radio frequency (RF) mapping through its commercial satellite constellation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the company focuses on identifying, processing, and geolocating a wide range of RF signals. Its services include maritime domain awareness and spectrum mapping, which are utilized by various commercial, government, and international clients. The insights generated by HawkEye 360's platform support applications in maritime monitoring, intelligence gathering, telecommunications, and crisis response, enabling users to address complex challenges effectively. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ursa to enhance its offerings.

Ironman

Acquisition in 2020
Ironman operates as a mass participation sports company that organizes a diverse range of global competitions, including triathlons, road running, trail running, cycling, and mountain biking events. In addition to these events, Ironman offers training programs for athletes and coaches, aimed at helping individuals push their limits and achieve their personal bests. The company also features an online portal that sells swimming clothing and accessories for both men and women, catering to the needs of athletes and enthusiasts in the sports community. Through its comprehensive approach, Ironman fosters a culture of endurance and excellence in sports.

Turnitin

Acquisition in 2019
Turnitin is a provider of cloud-based educational technologies focused on promoting academic integrity and improving educational outcomes. The company offers originality checking and authorship investigation services that help prevent plagiarism and encourage authentic writing among students. Its tools allow instructors to engage with students more effectively by providing real-time feedback and automating grading across various disciplines. Turnitin serves over 30 million students across 15,000 institutions in 140 countries, emphasizing critical thinking and personalized learning. The company has a vast repository of 845 million archived student papers and 170 million journal articles, having crawled 65 billion web pages to enhance its services. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Turnitin has international offices in locations such as Newcastle, Utrecht, Melbourne, and Seoul.

Esports Business Solution

Acquisition in 2018
Esports Business Solutions is an eSports media and technology company. The company is listed in the commercial register of the local court Charlottenburg (Berlin). Founded in 2014, EBS is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Newzoo

Acquisition in 2018
Newzoo is a leading provider of market intelligence focused on the global games, esports, and mobile markets. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes consumer insights, market sizing and forecasting, device and app data, as well as custom research and advisory services. By delivering detailed analyses of market trends and projections, Newzoo enables its clients to make informed decisions. It serves a diverse clientele, including some of the largest entertainment, technology, and media companies, as well as major consumer brands. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Newzoo also has offices in San Francisco and Shanghai, along with partner offices in six additional cities worldwide.

Stage Entertainment

Acquisition in 2018
Stage Entertainment want to go beyond the expected for every one of their customers. To achieve this they combine artistic and creative excellence with sound commercial expertise and a critical eye to the demands of our audiences. Stage Entertainment consists of a broad network of companies that provide a wide range of live entertainment to audiences around the world

EVERFI

Series D in 2017
EVERFI operates a digital learning and education technology platform that provides online courses focused on essential life skills. These courses cover various topics, including financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and substance abuse prevention. The platform is designed to engage students through interactive content, including videos and simulations, and serves K-12, higher education, and adult education markets. EVERFI collaborates with over 7,000 educational institutions across the United States and offers its digital resources at no cost to educators. The company, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., also has a strategic partnership with Sallie Mae to enhance its offerings.

Rent the Runway

Series E in 2016
Rent the Runway is an e-commerce platform that enables women to rent, subscribe, or purchase designer apparel and accessories. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse selection of items including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway has transformed the fashion landscape by promoting the concept of renting over buying, aiming to make fashion more accessible and sustainable. The platform features options for different occasions, including work and special events, and operates through a subscription service, allowing users to access a "closet in the cloud." With partnerships with over 550 designers and a user base exceeding eight million, Rent the Runway employs approximately 1,200 people, with a significant proportion being women and minorities. The company has also established the Rent the Runway Foundation to support female entrepreneurs in their business endeavors.

EVERFI

Series C in 2016
EVERFI operates a digital learning and education technology platform that provides online courses focused on essential life skills. These courses cover various topics, including financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and substance abuse prevention. The platform is designed to engage students through interactive content, including videos and simulations, and serves K-12, higher education, and adult education markets. EVERFI collaborates with over 7,000 educational institutions across the United States and offers its digital resources at no cost to educators. The company, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., also has a strategic partnership with Sallie Mae to enhance its offerings.

Above Average

Series B in 2016
Above Average Productions, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of premium short-form comedy content. Established in 2012 and operating as a subsidiary of Broadway Video Entertainment, Above Average focuses on creating comedic videos, web series, and written material for online audiences. The company employs a creator-first philosophy, collaborating with both established comedians and emerging talent. It is known for original web series such as "7 Minutes in Heaven," "Alec Baldwin's Love Ride," and "Sound Advice with Vanessa Bayer." In addition to its original content, Above Average has partnered with various brands to produce comedic campaigns, including projects for Pepsi and Marriott. The company also manages "The Kicker," a prominent online sports comedy platform led by Bryan Tucker, a notable figure in comedy writing. Overall, Above Average aims to deliver engaging comedic content across multiple digital platforms.

General Assembly

Series D in 2015
General Assembly provides education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Compass

Series C in 2015
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Unified

Series B in 2015
Unified Enterprises, Corp. is a marketing and analytics technology company that specializes in connecting marketing data sets to optimize advertising investments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, Unified offers a range of services, including advertising strategy and execution, professional data solutions, and campaign automation. The company's proprietary business intelligence platform is designed specifically for social advertising, enabling marketers to make informed decisions by providing insights into their data and strategies. Unified has a proven track record of managing over one billion dollars in social investment data, serving Fortune 2000 brands and advertising agencies to enhance transparency and optimize marketing performance.

1010data

Acquisition in 2015
1010data, Inc. specializes in big data discovery and data sharing solutions tailored for both business and technical users. The company's offerings include 1010data Big Data Discovery, which allows users to analyze data where it is stored, and 1010data Advanced Analytics, which encompasses predictive modeling, statistics, and machine learning capabilities. Additionally, 1010data provides data sharing and monetization solutions that enable organizations to exchange data and analytics with partners. Its industry-specific applications help clients derive insights from their own and third-party data, while the Analytical Platform as a Service (APaaS) delivers a cloud-based environment with advanced analytics and data integration functionalities. 1010data serves a diverse clientele, including major players in retail, healthcare, financial services, and government sectors, facilitating improved business performance and operational efficiency. Established in 1999 and headquartered in New York, 1010data has become a trusted partner for numerous leading organizations seeking to leverage big data for strategic advantage.

Moda Operandi

Series E in 2015
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

Rent the Runway

Series D in 2014
Rent the Runway is an e-commerce platform that enables women to rent, subscribe, or purchase designer apparel and accessories. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse selection of items including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway has transformed the fashion landscape by promoting the concept of renting over buying, aiming to make fashion more accessible and sustainable. The platform features options for different occasions, including work and special events, and operates through a subscription service, allowing users to access a "closet in the cloud." With partnerships with over 550 designers and a user base exceeding eight million, Rent the Runway employs approximately 1,200 people, with a significant proportion being women and minorities. The company has also established the Rent the Runway Foundation to support female entrepreneurs in their business endeavors.

Visible Measures

Series F in 2014
Visible Measures Corporation is a Boston-based company established in 2005 that specializes in content advertising technology. The company offers independent measurement solutions for internet video publishers and advertisers, enabling them to measure video content consumption and its viral distribution. Through its data management platform, Visible Measures collects and analyzes performance data from major brands, facilitating the creation of custom audience segments for targeted advertising. One of its key products, VisibleSuite, provides insights into audience interactions with video content, allowing brands to enhance their competitive edge by maximizing their share of attention relative to media spending. As of 2017, Visible Measures operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.

Compass

Series B in 2014
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Newsle

Series A in 2013
Newsle is a web application that allows you to follow real news about your Facebook friends, LinkedIn contacts, and favorite public figures. While there are already "people search" sites and social news aggregators. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Newsle

Series A in 2013
Newsle is a web application that allows you to follow real news about your Facebook friends, LinkedIn contacts, and favorite public figures. While there are already "people search" sites and social news aggregators. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Gigya

Series E in 2013
Gigya, Inc. offers a customer identity management platform that assists companies in transforming unknown visitors into recognized, loyal customers. The platform enables businesses to collect, manage, and utilize customer identities at scale, facilitating the creation of personalized experiences and enhancing customer relationships. By consolidating data into comprehensive customer profiles, Gigya allows enterprises to identify customers across devices, thereby improving service and product offerings. The platform is particularly focused on social identities and mobile devices, providing tools for registration, authentication, profile management, and data analytics, along with APIs for developers to implement secure and scalable solutions. Gigya serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, media, publishing, and travel, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Gigya operates as a subsidiary of hybris AG.

Visible Measures

Series E in 2012
Visible Measures Corporation is a Boston-based company established in 2005 that specializes in content advertising technology. The company offers independent measurement solutions for internet video publishers and advertisers, enabling them to measure video content consumption and its viral distribution. Through its data management platform, Visible Measures collects and analyzes performance data from major brands, facilitating the creation of custom audience segments for targeted advertising. One of its key products, VisibleSuite, provides insights into audience interactions with video content, allowing brands to enhance their competitive edge by maximizing their share of attention relative to media spending. As of 2017, Visible Measures operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.

Gigya

Series D in 2012
Gigya, Inc. offers a customer identity management platform that assists companies in transforming unknown visitors into recognized, loyal customers. The platform enables businesses to collect, manage, and utilize customer identities at scale, facilitating the creation of personalized experiences and enhancing customer relationships. By consolidating data into comprehensive customer profiles, Gigya allows enterprises to identify customers across devices, thereby improving service and product offerings. The platform is particularly focused on social identities and mobile devices, providing tools for registration, authentication, profile management, and data analytics, along with APIs for developers to implement secure and scalable solutions. Gigya serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, media, publishing, and travel, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Gigya operates as a subsidiary of hybris AG.

Unified

Series A in 2012
Unified Enterprises, Corp. is a marketing and analytics technology company that specializes in connecting marketing data sets to optimize advertising investments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, Unified offers a range of services, including advertising strategy and execution, professional data solutions, and campaign automation. The company's proprietary business intelligence platform is designed specifically for social advertising, enabling marketers to make informed decisions by providing insights into their data and strategies. Unified has a proven track record of managing over one billion dollars in social investment data, serving Fortune 2000 brands and advertising agencies to enhance transparency and optimize marketing performance.

Visible Measures

Series D in 2011
Visible Measures Corporation is a Boston-based company established in 2005 that specializes in content advertising technology. The company offers independent measurement solutions for internet video publishers and advertisers, enabling them to measure video content consumption and its viral distribution. Through its data management platform, Visible Measures collects and analyzes performance data from major brands, facilitating the creation of custom audience segments for targeted advertising. One of its key products, VisibleSuite, provides insights into audience interactions with video content, allowing brands to enhance their competitive edge by maximizing their share of attention relative to media spending. As of 2017, Visible Measures operates as a subsidiary of AcuityAds US Inc.

Kno

Series C in 2011
Kno, Inc. is an education software company focused on enhancing student learning through interactive digital content. Established in 2009 and based in Santa Clara, California, Kno partners with over 80 leading publishers to offer more than 200,000 interactive eTextbooks, which incorporate features such as assessments and social sharing tools to foster student engagement. The Kno platform also provides educators and administrators with resources to assign, manage, and monitor digital learning materials and assessments efficiently. In addition to its educational initiatives, Kno has launched the Kno for Good program, which contributes funds to support under-resourced classrooms for every purchase made. The company has garnered support from notable investors, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education software industry.

Friendbuy

Seed Round in 2010
Friendbuy, Inc. operates an online platform that enables shoppers to share their product preferences and receive rewards for referrals. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Monica, California, Friendbuy provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution focused on referral programs for a diverse range of clients, including well-known e-commerce brands and Fortune 100 companies. The platform offers features such as real-time analytics and customizable templates, allowing businesses to optimize their marketing campaigns and enhance customer acquisition and loyalty. By empowering growth marketers with innovative tools, Friendbuy aims to help brands increase their market presence and strengthen customer relationships.

Real Media

Post in 2000
24/7 Real Media, Inc., a WPP company, provides digital display marketing solutions for advertisers, agencies and publishers globally. Behind every insight, there's the experience of 18 offices in 12 countries, billions of global advertising impressions served every month and a stellar reputation as a leader in the digital marketing industry. 24/7 Real Media continues to empower advertisers and publishers to engage their audiences. With its award winning Open AdStream® ad management platform that powers its Global Web Alliance media network, 24/7 Real Media takes targeting, tracking, and analytics to the next level across digital media. The 24/7 Real Media Global Web Alliance reaches hundreds of millions of unique users every month. The media network the most advanced targeting capabilities, which include behavioral targeting, demographic targeting, daypart targeting, retargeting, geodemographic, and psychographic targeting. The Global Web Alliance also delivers advertising in any format, including the most advanced rich media and video formats. 24/7 Real Media introduced Open AdStream technology in 1995 and offered ad serving into applications in 1999. By 2000, 24/7 Real Media was serving ads into games and first implemented two-screen integrated ad delivery into DTV and Web. In September 2004, 24/7 Real Media developed Behavioral Targeting applications and a Behavioral Targeting Network. Advanced developments in prioritization and yield management, as well as automated yield management in Open AdStream were introduced in March 2005. On July 12th, 2007, WPP, the largest global communications groups, completed its acquisition of 24/7 Real Media. Regularly scheduling updates to its technology, 24/7 Real Media announced Open AdStream 11 for seamless online revenue optimization in 2011.

Wedding Channel

Venture Round in 2000
Wedding Channel is a wedding portal, including planning, checklists, dresses, photos, etc.

Cassiopeia

Venture Round in 2000
Cassiopeia operates an online chat community platform featuring its primary product, NetChat. This chat server is recognized as one of the leading systems in the German market, utilized by major outlets such as the news magazine Focus and various television stations, including ProSieben and Kabel 1. NetChat is highly performant, multifunctional, and platform-independent, allowing for extensive customization through various add-ons. This capability enables users to enhance their chat experiences and transform any chat room into a moderated talk-show format. Cassiopeia collaborates with Focus Online to further develop and optimize the chat server, ensuring it meets the demands of a diverse user base.

Chrome Systems

Venture Round in 2000
Chrome Systems, Inc. is a business-to-business provider in the automotive industry, specializing in data and software solutions designed to enhance online vehicle sales. The company offers a range of applications tailored for various automotive retail segments, including Carbook Fleet Edition, a web-based research and pricing tool for fleet managers, and Carbook Showroom, which integrates with existing websites to convert online visitors into showroom customers. Additionally, Carbook Pro serves as a multi-user research and reporting tool for fleet professionals, while PC Carbook Plus provides a comprehensive desktop encyclopedia for specifying and pricing light and medium-duty vehicles. Chrome Systems also offers Accessories Essentials and Accessories Solution, both aimed at facilitating the sale of automotive accessories.

Moreover.com

Series A in 2000
Moreover's mission is to help companies and individuals make smarter, more informed business decisions by organizing the most relevant media coverage and social commentary from across the Web and from licensed information sources, delivered seamlessly and in near real-time.
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