Wordle
Acquisition in 2022
Wordle is the smash online word game. It exploded in popularity and has rapidly become a daily obsession for solvers. It stimulating and wildly popular daily word game that has become a cultural phenomenon.
The Athletic
Acquisition in 2022
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.
OpenWeb Ltd., established in 2012 with offices in New York and Tel Aviv, operates an online social network platform that empowers users to build and manage their own communities. The company enables media companies to regain control of audience conversations by hosting them on their own platforms, reducing dependence on external networks. OpenWeb's platform uses AI and machine learning to foster healthy dialogue, decrease toxicity, and create engaged communities. It serves over 700 top-tier publishers and hosts around 100 million active users monthly. The company offers tools for publishers to curate conversations, drive loyalty, and gain insights from first-party data. For advertisers, OpenWeb provides conversation-based advertising options within its marketplace, targeting addressable audiences in brand-safe environments.
Trint operates an online platform that enables users to search, edit, and extract text from audio and video files. Founded in 2014 by a veteran journalist and a seasoned web developer, Trint uses artificial intelligence to automate transcription, making content more accessible and searchable for various industries such as journalism, media, academic research, and market research.
Serial Productions
Acquisition in 2020
Serial Productions, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in podcast production, having been incorporated in 2017. It is recognized for creating the acclaimed Peabody Award-winning podcast "Serial" and the standalone podcast "S-Town." The company focuses on producing engaging content, particularly in the crime genre, aiming to captivate its audience with compelling storytelling. As of July 2020, Serial Productions operates as a subsidiary of The New York Times Company.
Audm is a mobile application that transforms long-form print journalism into professionally narrated audio content. Launched in 2016, the app employs professional voice actors to read news articles, making the experience enjoyable for users. By bridging the gap between traditional print media and the growing digital audio market, Audm enables users to listen to in-depth journalism while on the move, catering to the demand for accessible and engaging news consumption.
Automattic
Series D in 2019
Automattic develops and provides web-based solutions, including WordPress.com for website creation and management, WooCommerce for e-commerce, Jetpack for site performance and security. It serves individuals, creators, businesses, and organizations globally.
Holloway
Seed Round in 2019
Holloway is a publishing company that creates online guides about work and business. It maintains a library of book-length guides updated by dedicated teams, drawing on hundreds of hours of research, writing, and editing to help readers make informed decisions. The company operates a digital publishing platform that assembles and disseminates reliable knowledge across non-fiction topics, distilling the insights of industry experts into practical, in-depth resources. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Holloway aims to provide accessible, authoritative guidance for professionals and organizations seeking practical knowledge.
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.
Shine is a developer of a self-care communication application designed to make well-being accessible. Their application is a messaging bot that gives out life advice and positive reinforcements including actionable tips based on confidence, daily happiness, mental health, productivity, and self-care audio challenges to grow on the go through sms texts on a daily basis, enabling people with anxiety and depression to get career and life advice to take proper care of themselves.
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.
Emissary, Inc. is a New York‑based company founded in 2012 that operates an online SaaS marketplace. The platform connects enterprise sales teams with former executives and employees of target companies, referred to as emissaries. These emissaries provide insider knowledge of organizational culture, decision‑making processes, and internal politics, enabling sales professionals to craft targeted strategies and accelerate deal closure. The service offers tools for sharing advice, making introductions, and receiving compensation for facilitation. By delivering curated business intelligence and actionable insights, Emissary helps clients secure new accounts, speed up existing negotiations, and strengthen client relationships.
The Sweethome
Acquisition in 2016
The Sweethome is an online platform that offers home décor, furniture, appliances, and tools for sale. It covers the kitchen, pantry, bedroom, garage, bathroom, home office, laundry, lawn and garden, nursery, and more.
The Wirecutter
Acquisition in 2016
The Wirecutter is an online platform dedicated to helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions regarding a wide range of gadgets and digital products. It offers comprehensive news, reviews, and recommendations on various technologies, including smartphones, tablets, headphones, televisions, cameras, and office equipment. The Wirecutter's recommendations stem from extensive testing and evaluation conducted by a team of experienced journalists, scientists, and researchers, ensuring that users receive reliable and well-researched advice tailored to their specific needs. Through its rigorous reporting and hands-on product assessments, The Wirecutter aims to enhance the shopping experience by simplifying the selection process for consumers.
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
Fake Love
Acquisition in 2016
Fake Love is an innovative experiential design agency based in New York, specializing in creating emotionally engaging experiences for brands. They offer a wide range of services including concept development, design, fabrication, animation, and interactive installations. Their work spans various industries, often referred to as experiential marketing or event marketing, but they simply define it as 'Fake Love'.
RadioPublic
Seed Round in 2016
RadioPublic is an innovative online podcasting platform that facilitates the discovery and engagement of listeners with audio content, including stories and podcasts. It offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the podcasting experience, featuring embedded web audio players, native applications, and marketing websites tailored for podcasters. Additionally, the platform provides methods for direct listener monetization, empowering creators to earn from their content. By focusing on connecting audiences to new podcasts while simplifying access to favorites, RadioPublic supports podcasters in successfully growing their audience and enhancing their overall presence in the audio landscape.
HelloSociety
Acquisition in 2016
HelloSociety, LLC, established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in Pinterest marketing and technology. The company offers a suite of services, including HelloInsights (comprehensive analytics), HelloPartners (influencer partnerships), HelloBuzz (contest creation), HelloManager (account management), and HelloCreative (content creation and consulting). These tools help brands optimize their Pinterest presence, drive sales, and increase reach. As of 2016, HelloSociety operates as a subsidiary of T Brand Studio.
Atlas Obscura
Venture Round in 2016
Atlas Obscura is an online travel media company that catalogs unusual and obscure destinations worldwide, combining user-generated content with editorial storytelling. Its platform serves as a global catalog of hidden places, remarkable histories, scientific marvels, and distinctive foods, offering travelers a collaborative guide and experiences around the world. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Atlas Obscura publishes features and articles on history, science, and food, and connects explorers through a shared interest in discovery.
Panjo operates as a global online marketplace dedicated to connecting enthusiasts of automobiles, sports, and hobbies. It caters to the underserved market of approximately 350 million worldwide enthusiasts who annually spend around $15 billion on products, parts, and accessories within their respective communities. Panjo aims to streamline this process by providing a secure, efficient platform for peer-to-peer transactions, reducing administrative overhead and eliminating traditional hassles associated with such exchanges.
Enwoven
Seed Round in 2015
Enwoven is a media management platform that enables organizations to capture and share valuable narratives and knowledge. The company focuses on helping brands document their history, marketing campaigns, innovations, and cultural initiatives, ensuring that important insights do not get lost over time. By providing tools that make knowledge accessible and useful, Enwoven empowers organizations, institutions, and brands to connect memories across various media formats. This approach facilitates the creation of experiential stories that resonate across generations, transforming institutional memory into actionable insights. Enwoven collaborates with notable brands such as the New York Times, Coca-Cola, Reebok, Campbell's, Avis, and Procter & Gamble to enhance their storytelling capabilities and organizational knowledge.
Anyword is a technology company that specializes in content optimization software, enabling publishers and marketers to enhance their content distribution and performance measurement. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages advanced natural language processing algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide insights into audience behavior. This allows clients to tailor their marketing strategies effectively by understanding the specific needs and preferences of individual website visitors. Anyword's platform is designed to help brands, retailers, and publishers create compelling narratives and optimize their content for better audience engagement. Clients include prominent organizations such as the BBC, Conde Nast, National Geographic, and The New York Times, highlighting the company's impact in the media and publishing sectors.
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is an operational data management and intelligence company based in New York. It specializes in providing a searchable database of public records, information, and documents, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making for its users. The company offers a suite of products, including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata enhancement, and Enigma Solutions, tailored for specific industries such as financial services, pharmacovigilance, and insurance. Enigma also provides analysis-ready public data relevant to sectors like oil and gas, healthcare, and company reference data. Additionally, Enigma operates Enigma Labs, which focuses on developing open data tools for public use, and offers an API to support developers in creating data-rich applications. The company is recognized for its contributions to small business intelligence, delivering timely and accurate insights on the identity and risk profile of small businesses, thus aiding firms in areas such as insurance risk assessment and fraud prevention. Enigma Technologies was incorporated in 2011.
Atlas Obscura
Seed Round in 2015
Atlas Obscura is an online travel media company that catalogs unusual and obscure destinations worldwide, combining user-generated content with editorial storytelling. Its platform serves as a global catalog of hidden places, remarkable histories, scientific marvels, and distinctive foods, offering travelers a collaborative guide and experiences around the world. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Atlas Obscura publishes features and articles on history, science, and food, and connects explorers through a shared interest in discovery.
Seen is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the way people connect with events and stories in real time. Its innovative platform focuses on identifying significant trends within the vast amount of information available on the web, utilizing advanced algorithms to reconstruct narratives from social data. The company's mission revolves around making events more visible and fostering deeper connections among individuals and their collective experiences. Seen's technology is rooted in award-winning research and has gained recognition through its selection for The New York Times incubator initiative, TimeSpace. Through its tools, Seen aims to create a new type of media that emphasizes real-time engagement and storytelling.
Blendle is a digital media platform that allows readers to purchase articles from various Dutch and Belgian newspapers and magazines, including prominent publications like the Economist. Users can buy individual articles for prices ranging from €0.10 to €0.30, and they are presented with a selection of recommendations similar to social media feeds. New users are provided with an initial credit of €2.50 to explore the platform. The service includes a brief refund window for article purchases, after which Blendle retains a 30% commission on sales. By offering a pay-per-article model, Blendle aims to enhance access to quality journalism and cater to readers' preferences through personalized recommendations.
OpBandit
Angel Round in 2014
OpBandit, Inc. is a data-driven company based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in content optimization for publishers and online content producers. It develops tools that enable these entities to track custom attributes in content experiments, helping to identify trends in aggregate conversions. By analyzing reader behavior and preferences, OpBandit empowers publishers to tailor their content to better engage their audiences. The company’s solutions aim to minimize guesswork in delivering compelling content, allowing publishers to discover which variations of their stories yield the most significant results. As of April 2015, OpBandit operates as a subsidiary of Vox Media, Inc.
Dynamic Yield
Series B in 2014
Dynamic Yield Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in machine learning and AI-driven personalization solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, it operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Berlin, and London. The company's core offering, the Personalization Anywhere platform, empowers marketers to enhance customer experiences across various channels, including websites, mobile apps, emails, kiosks, and call centers. Dynamic Yield's platform provides tools for segmentation, omnichannel personalization, optimization, behavioral messaging, and dynamic advertising, catering to a diverse range of industries such as e-commerce, media, travel, and gaming. By integrating data from multiple customer touchpoints in real-time, Dynamic Yield enables organizations to deliver tailored content and offers, ultimately driving revenue growth and improving long-term business value.
Emissary
Seed Round in 2013
Emissary, Inc. is a New York‑based company founded in 2012 that operates an online SaaS marketplace. The platform connects enterprise sales teams with former executives and employees of target companies, referred to as emissaries. These emissaries provide insider knowledge of organizational culture, decision‑making processes, and internal politics, enabling sales professionals to craft targeted strategies and accelerate deal closure. The service offers tools for sharing advice, making introductions, and receiving compensation for facilitation. By delivering curated business intelligence and actionable insights, Emissary helps clients secure new accounts, speed up existing negotiations, and strengthen client relationships.
Enigma Technologies, Inc. is an operational data management and intelligence company based in New York. It specializes in providing a searchable database of public records, information, and documents, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making for its users. The company offers a suite of products, including Enigma Data Infrastructure, which features tools for data operations and metadata enhancement, and Enigma Solutions, tailored for specific industries such as financial services, pharmacovigilance, and insurance. Enigma also provides analysis-ready public data relevant to sectors like oil and gas, healthcare, and company reference data. Additionally, Enigma operates Enigma Labs, which focuses on developing open data tools for public use, and offers an API to support developers in creating data-rich applications. The company is recognized for its contributions to small business intelligence, delivering timely and accurate insights on the identity and risk profile of small businesses, thus aiding firms in areas such as insurance risk assessment and fraud prevention. Enigma Technologies was incorporated in 2011.
Stamped
Funding Round in 2012
Stamped is a platform that enables users to record and share their favorite things, including restaurants, books, movies, and music. Through its web application, users can recommend and discover quality options based on limited initial stamps they receive, promoting a curated experience. The service focuses on enhancing social interactions by allowing individuals to share their preferences with friends, fostering a community around shared interests.
Ongo
Venture Round in 2010
Ongo is a premium, ad-free news aggregator founded in 2011. It curates content from over 50 renowned publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, and Financial Times, offering users around 800 stories daily. Ongo combines algorithms with human editing to highlight top news and interesting pieces. Users can customize their experience using features such as 'My Topics', share stories via social media or email, and save articles for later reading.
Keep Holdings
Series A in 2010
Keep Holdings Inc., established in 1997 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing consumer-focused digital platforms. Its primary product is Keep, a mobile application offering workout plans, professional video instructions, training programs, and performance tracking for users seeking fitness and wellness solutions. Additionally, the company provides services centered around advertising, commercial email, and e-commerce, aiming to enhance connections between consumers and brands by leveraging innovative technologies.
Betaworks
Series B in 2010
Betaworks is a New York-based startup studio, accelerator, and ecosystem builder that creates, funds, and scales technology companies. Founded in 2008, it operates an accelerator program and supports early-stage ventures across information technology, software as a service, gaming, e-sports, and frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual and augmented reality. Betaworks also runs Betaworks Studios, a New York City membership space that enables collaboration, mentorship, events, work sessions, and company-building activity within its network. Through Betaworks Ventures, the firm maintains a product-focused seed investment arm with a presence in New York and San Francisco, having invested in more than 150 companies.
appssavvy
Series A in 2008
appssavvy is a technology company that specializes in activity advertising, aiming to transform the way web and mobile advertising is delivered and received. By focusing on consumer engagement, appssavvy redefines how brands connect with their audience and creates native advertising experiences for publishers. The company emphasizes the use of data and insights to enhance advertising effectiveness, particularly by analyzing real-time consumer behavior. Through its innovative approach, appssavvy seeks to improve the overall advertising landscape for both brands and publishers.
Automattic
Series B in 2008
Automattic develops and provides web-based solutions, including WordPress.com for website creation and management, WooCommerce for e-commerce, Jetpack for site performance and security. It serves individuals, creators, businesses, and organizations globally.
ucomparehealthcare.com
Acquisition in 2007
UCompareHealthCare (UCHC) helps people make better decisions about their healthcare choices.
Brightcove
Series C in 2007
Brightcove, established in 2004, is a global video technology company that empowers businesses to deliver professional video experiences across various connected devices. It offers cloud-based solutions for video delivery and monetization, serving a wide range of industries, including media, broadcasting, digital publishing, and retail, among others. Brightcove's flagship product, Video Cloud, enables customers to publish and distribute video content through a subscription-based SaaS model. The company is renowned for its innovative technology, exceptional customer support, and global infrastructure, helping organizations worldwide leverage the power of video to engage audiences.
Baseline
Acquisition in 2006
Baseline is a provider of film and television information. Baseline’s flagship product The Studio System, is a subscription database of premium film and television information. Combining real-time information updates with a sophisticated user interface, The Studio System is the industry’s most powerful and reliable information tool for producers, executives, casting professionals, professional content creators and many more.
Federated Media
Series A in 2006
Federated Media is an integrated media company that drives engagement for brands through pure native content and advertising solutions.
Federated Media is involved in many content marketing activities: represents online publishers and their properties to advertisers; supports other properties sponsored by advertiser clients; and owns and operates websites. It also offers media and ad solutions, including standard IAB ads, STAMP and other high-impact ads, engagement ads, conversationalists, social frames, and conversation targeting; content marketing services through custom content series and sponsored blog posts; and advertising opportunities on sponsored properties and communities.
blogrunner
Acquisition in 2006
Blogrunner is a news aggregator from The New York Times that monitors articles and blog posts and tracks news stories as they develop across the Web.
Indeed is a prominent employment-related metasearch engine that operates in over 50 countries and 28 languages, attracting more than 140 million unique visitors monthly. Since its founding in 2004, it has provided job seekers with free access to millions of job listings from various company websites and job boards. Indeed is recognized as the leading source of external hires for employers and serves as a pay-for-performance recruitment advertising network, effectively driving targeted applicants to job openings across diverse fields. With a workforce of over 800 employees, Indeed maintains offices in several locations, including Austin, Dublin, London, San Mateo, New York, and Stamford. Its platform benefits companies of all sizes by delivering a cost-effective solution for finding talented candidates.
Federated Media
Seed Round in 2005
Federated Media is an integrated media company that drives engagement for brands through pure native content and advertising solutions.
Federated Media is involved in many content marketing activities: represents online publishers and their properties to advertisers; supports other properties sponsored by advertiser clients; and owns and operates websites. It also offers media and ad solutions, including standard IAB ads, STAMP and other high-impact ads, engagement ads, conversationalists, social frames, and conversation targeting; content marketing services through custom content series and sponsored blog posts; and advertising opportunities on sponsored properties and communities.
Dotdash Meredith
Acquisition in 2005
Dotdash Meredith is a media and publishing company that operates digital and print publishing platforms, provides advertising solutions, and uses data analytics to support its business. It produces articles, videos, and podcasts across its brands for a broad audience, reaching millions of readers and viewers each month. Its brands include Verywell, The Spruce, The Balance, Lifewire, ThoughtCo, and TripSavvy, delivering information and inspiration on health, home, technology, and travel.
Dotdash Meredith
Acquisition in 2005
Dotdash Meredith is a media and publishing company that operates digital and print publishing platforms, provides advertising solutions, and uses data analytics to support its business. It produces articles, videos, and podcasts across its brands for a broad audience, reaching millions of readers and viewers each month. Its brands include Verywell, The Spruce, The Balance, Lifewire, ThoughtCo, and TripSavvy, delivering information and inspiration on health, home, technology, and travel.
NewsStand
Venture Round in 2004
NewsStand is a media company that distributes newspapers and magazines over the internet.
WideOrbit
Series B in 2002
WideOrbit Inc. is a prominent provider of advertising management technology, catering to broadcast television, cable networks, and radio stations. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline operations and enhance revenue across various media channels. Its flagship products include WO Traffic, which manages advertisement sales and operations; WO Programmatic TV for local TV stations; and WO Analytics, which provides insights into pricing and sales performance. Additionally, WideOrbit offers tools for digital audio monetization, programmatic sales, and content management, serving over 6,000 clients, including major networks such as ABC/Disney and NBC Universal. The company also provides implementation and consulting services, establishing itself as the system of record for substantial annual advertising expenditures. With additional offices in London and Paris, WideOrbit continues to innovate in the advertising technology space.
Abuzz Technologies
Acquisition in 1999
Abuzz Technologies Pty Ltd specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of kiosk solutions. The company focuses on creating innovative and user-friendly kiosks that cater to various industries, providing both hardware and software solutions to enhance customer interaction and service efficiency. By combining technology with practical applications, Abuzz Technologies aims to deliver high-quality products that meet the diverse needs of its clients.
TheStreet
Funding Round in 1999
TheStreet is a digital financial media company that specializes in delivering a wide array of financial news, insights, and tools to users, subscribers, and advertisers through various online and mobile channels. The company focuses on providing actionable investment ideas and breaking down information barriers to empower individuals and organizations in their financial decision-making. Its offerings include content related to technology, retail, cryptocurrency, markets, economics, and entertainment, along with newsletters and whitepapers. By leveraging a comprehensive suite of digital services, TheStreet aims to equip users with the necessary insights for effective earning, investing, saving, and spending.
Zip2 was a mobile media company that developed applications aimed at enhancing interaction between business partners and their target audiences through mobile devices. It operated the Zumobi Network, a collection of interconnected mobile media applications that facilitated user discovery of apps and content. The network enabled cross-promotion among applications and supported viral distribution, allowing for improved engagement metrics on usage and user behavior. This platform provided businesses with tools to better connect with their customers, optimizing their marketing efforts in the mobile space. Zip2's innovative approach positioned it as a significant player in the evolving mobile media landscape.
The Boston Globe
Acquisition in 1993
The Boston Globe is a prominent news provider based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1872. It offers a comprehensive range of content, including news, insights, and articles across various sections such as entertainment, business, politics, lifestyle, travel, and sports. The Globe publishes both print and online media, featuring newspapers and magazines that aim to educate and engage audiences. It utilizes environmentally friendly materials in its printing processes, including non-hazardous mineral-based carbon black ink and soybean-based color inks. Additionally, The Boston Globe enhances its offerings through digital subscriptions, e-books, and editorial events, ensuring that readers have access to a diverse array of media and experiences to stay informed about current events.