Advancit Capital

Advancit Capital is an early-stage investment firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York. The firm specializes in investing in companies across the media, entertainment, web3, and technology sectors. Advancit Capital aims to form long-term partnerships with dedicated and talented entrepreneurs, offering strategic industry expertise and value-added resources to support companies during critical growth phases.

Jason Ostheimer

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Entertainment

Religion of Sports

Series B in 2022
Religion of Sports Media, Inc. is a media production company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. The company specializes in creating high-quality sports content, including documentaries that explore the lives of famous athletes and the broader cultural impact of sports. Its platform offers a variety of multimedia content, such as game highlights, scores, podcasts, and articles, allowing fans to engage with their favorite sports icons and relive memorable moments. By focusing on human and emotional storytelling, Religion of Sports aims to connect audiences with the deeper narratives within the sports world.

Volley

Series B in 2021
Volley Inc. develops conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on voice-controlled entertainment experiences for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of games, including popular titles like Song Quiz, Yes Sire, and Trivia Showdown. Volley aims to enhance user engagement through interactive and entertaining gameplay that leverages voice technology.

Incredible Dream

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online game platform intended to streamline and enhance gaming. The company develops original fantasy worlds, characters, games, and transmedia experiences for digital natives, enabling gamers to connect with other humans in a meaningful way through fun to play tabletop games.

Sanctuary

Seed Round in 2021
Sanctuary Ventures, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a digital platform catering to younger audiences interested in astrology, tarot, and supernatural experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Venice, California, Sanctuary provides a variety of mystical products and services, including daily personalized horoscopes, real-time birth chart readings, and insights from professional astrologers. The platform aims to deliver illuminating experiences, helping users navigate existential questions through cosmic insights and personalized forecasts. By curating a community around these mystical themes, Sanctuary engages millennial audiences seeking guidance and understanding in their daily lives.

Religion of Sports

Series A in 2020
Religion of Sports Media, Inc. is a media production company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. The company specializes in creating high-quality sports content, including documentaries that explore the lives of famous athletes and the broader cultural impact of sports. Its platform offers a variety of multimedia content, such as game highlights, scores, podcasts, and articles, allowing fans to engage with their favorite sports icons and relive memorable moments. By focusing on human and emotional storytelling, Religion of Sports aims to connect audiences with the deeper narratives within the sports world.

Meet Cute

Seed Round in 2020
Meet Cute is a podcast company based in New York City that specializes in producing and distributing original romantic comedies in audio format. Launched in December 2019, the company aims to provide entertainment through short audio fiction stories that capture the essence of the romantic comedy genre. By focusing on themes of happiness and hope, Meet Cute creates engaging content designed to resonate with listeners who appreciate feel-good narratives.

Solve

Venture Round in 2019
Solve HQ, Inc. is an interactive content company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Venice Beach, California, with additional offices in London. It specializes in producing "Solve," a unique murder-mystery show that engages viewers by allowing them to investigate a crime inspired by real events and identify potential suspects. The show is broadcast as weekly episodes on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, and is also available on various podcast services, including Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Spotify. By merging elements of narrative storytelling with interactive gaming, Solve aims to create an engaging experience that captivates its audience. The company has attracted investments from notable investors, including Elisabeth Murdoch and prominent venture capital firms.

Sanctuary

Seed Round in 2019
Sanctuary Ventures, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a digital platform catering to younger audiences interested in astrology, tarot, and supernatural experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Venice, California, Sanctuary provides a variety of mystical products and services, including daily personalized horoscopes, real-time birth chart readings, and insights from professional astrologers. The platform aims to deliver illuminating experiences, helping users navigate existential questions through cosmic insights and personalized forecasts. By curating a community around these mystical themes, Sanctuary engages millennial audiences seeking guidance and understanding in their daily lives.

Wondery

Series B in 2019
Wondery Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, is a prominent content producer and publisher specializing in immersive audio storytelling. The company creates and curates a diverse range of original podcasts, focusing on genres such as crime, mystery, romance, and conspiracy. Its portfolio includes popular shows like Sword & Scale, Dirty John, American History Tellers, and Business Wars, among others. Wondery also offers a mobile application that enables users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize their listening experience by channels. The company's mission is to connect listeners and brands through engaging audio narratives.

Wondery

Series B in 2019
Wondery Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, is a prominent content producer and publisher specializing in immersive audio storytelling. The company creates and curates a diverse range of original podcasts, focusing on genres such as crime, mystery, romance, and conspiracy. Its portfolio includes popular shows like Sword & Scale, Dirty John, American History Tellers, and Business Wars, among others. Wondery also offers a mobile application that enables users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize their listening experience by channels. The company's mission is to connect listeners and brands through engaging audio narratives.

Religion of Sports

Venture Round in 2018
Religion of Sports Media, Inc. is a media production company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. The company specializes in creating high-quality sports content, including documentaries that explore the lives of famous athletes and the broader cultural impact of sports. Its platform offers a variety of multimedia content, such as game highlights, scores, podcasts, and articles, allowing fans to engage with their favorite sports icons and relive memorable moments. By focusing on human and emotional storytelling, Religion of Sports aims to connect audiences with the deeper narratives within the sports world.

Volley

Seed Round in 2018
Volley Inc. develops conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on voice-controlled entertainment experiences for platforms such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a variety of games, including popular titles like Song Quiz, Yes Sire, and Trivia Showdown. Volley aims to enhance user engagement through interactive and entertaining gameplay that leverages voice technology.

Sanctuary

Seed Round in 2017
Sanctuary Ventures, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a digital platform catering to younger audiences interested in astrology, tarot, and supernatural experiences. Founded in 2016 and based in Venice, California, Sanctuary provides a variety of mystical products and services, including daily personalized horoscopes, real-time birth chart readings, and insights from professional astrologers. The platform aims to deliver illuminating experiences, helping users navigate existential questions through cosmic insights and personalized forecasts. By curating a community around these mystical themes, Sanctuary engages millennial audiences seeking guidance and understanding in their daily lives.

Brat TV

Series A in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company based in the United States that focuses on creating content aimed at a teenage audience. The company operates a media production platform that empowers individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. This platform allows users to engage daily with new episodes, stories, and songs, catering to the interests of youth culture. By prioritizing accessibility and relatability in its programming, Brat TV has established a significant viewing audience among teenagers, positioning itself as a key player in the media landscape targeting younger demographics.

Gamer Sensei

Series A in 2017
Gamer Sensei is a pioneering platform designed for competitive gamers seeking to enhance their skills and performance. It connects players of all skill levels with a vast network of professional, certified coaches across major esports titles. The platform offers personalized, one-on-one online coaching sessions, allowing gamers to receive tailored advice and strategic guidance while they engage in lessons with their sensei. By leveraging its innovative technology, Gamer Sensei aims to facilitate skills development and help players achieve their gaming goals, ultimately enabling them to excel in the competitive esports landscape.

Brat TV

Seed Round in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company based in the United States that focuses on creating content aimed at a teenage audience. The company operates a media production platform that empowers individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. This platform allows users to engage daily with new episodes, stories, and songs, catering to the interests of youth culture. By prioritizing accessibility and relatability in its programming, Brat TV has established a significant viewing audience among teenagers, positioning itself as a key player in the media landscape targeting younger demographics.

Crypt TV

Seed Round in 2017
Crypt TV is an operator of an online video platform intended to produce and distribute scary video content. The company's platform creates short scary movies that users can see in their phones and tablets, enabling fans to engage themselves in various horror stories.

Outpost

Venture Round in 2016
Outpost Games, Inc. is a video game development company located in Redwood City, California. The company focuses on creating interactive games that engage players in a unique way, allowing them to not only participate in gameplay but also to experience the excitement of being in the spotlight. By transforming players into performers, Outpost provides an innovative platform that enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for both players and spectators alike.

UPROXX

Series B in 2016
UPROXX is a digital media company founded in 2008, based in the United States, that focuses on bridging web culture with traditional entertainment. It operates an online platform that fosters community discussions and provides editorial and video content. UPROXX covers a range of subjects including entertainment, music, sports, and current events, appealing primarily to young male audiences. Its flagship site, Uproxx.com, features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, which explore various aspects of culture and humanity. Furthermore, UPROXX facilitates live Q&A sessions for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences about their latest projects. Through its innovative storytelling and digital video production, UPROXX seeks to impact culture and highlight stories often overlooked by mainstream media.

All Def

Series B in 2016
All Def Digital, Inc. operates as a multi platform media company that engages in finding, producing, distributing and marketing hip-hop culture in all its forms. It also manages social video stars, writers, actors, and hip hop artists. The company also produces and distributes its own original content through its own media properties, as well as TV, movies, social channels, live events and, via brand partnerships. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California. As of December 19, 2019, All Def Digital, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Culture Genesis Inc.

UPROXX

Series A in 2014
UPROXX is a digital media company founded in 2008, based in the United States, that focuses on bridging web culture with traditional entertainment. It operates an online platform that fosters community discussions and provides editorial and video content. UPROXX covers a range of subjects including entertainment, music, sports, and current events, appealing primarily to young male audiences. Its flagship site, Uproxx.com, features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, which explore various aspects of culture and humanity. Furthermore, UPROXX facilitates live Q&A sessions for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences about their latest projects. Through its innovative storytelling and digital video production, UPROXX seeks to impact culture and highlight stories often overlooked by mainstream media.

All Def

Series A in 2014
All Def Digital, Inc. operates as a multi platform media company that engages in finding, producing, distributing and marketing hip-hop culture in all its forms. It also manages social video stars, writers, actors, and hip hop artists. The company also produces and distributes its own original content through its own media properties, as well as TV, movies, social channels, live events and, via brand partnerships. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California. As of December 19, 2019, All Def Digital, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Culture Genesis Inc.

Distractify

Series A in 2014
Distractify.com, LLC is a media company based in Williamsville, New York, founded in 2013. It specializes in delivering a variety of content formats across multiple platforms, focusing on entertainment-related news and culturally relevant conversations. The company attracts a significant audience, with approximately 15.7 million unique visitors each month, and aims to engage users by creating and curating content that reflects current trends on the Internet. Distractify enables users to share and interact with its content, providing a space for storytelling and brand engagement through relevant content experiences.

Redef

Seed Round in 2014
REDEF Group, Inc. is a multimedia content provider that focuses on delivering daily remixes of topics such as fashion, sports, technology, music, and media and entertainment. Established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company engages its audience through various platforms, including its website, mobile application, daily newsletters, and social media feeds. REDEF serves as an interest blog that curates and presents content related to popular culture and technology, appealing to a diverse range of interests.

Victorious

Seed Round in 2013
Victorious empowers creators to distribute all of their multimedia content in their own apps, interact more deeply and directly with their fan communities, and unlock new revenue streams. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Nettle

Seed Round in 2011
Nettle was a La Jolla, CA technology company that launched MovieGoer, a social/mobile/local app for moviegoers. The company was founded by Brian Dear (CEO) and Dan O'Neill (CTO) in late 2010. Investors included Google Ventures, Advancit Capital, and 500 Startups.
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