Baroda Ventures

Baroda Ventures LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Beverly Hills, California, focused on seed and early-stage investments primarily in consumer internet, e-commerce, mobile, SaaS, and digital media sectors. Founded in 1998 by David C. Bohnett, the firm primarily seeks opportunities within Los Angeles but is also open to investments in companies located outside the region. In addition to its interest in early-stage ventures, Baroda Ventures considers later-stage investments in hardware, cleantech, and healthcare sectors. The firm typically invests between $0.1 million and $5 million in its portfolio companies.

Peter Lee

Managing Partner

Paul Moore

Director, Special Projects

50 past transactions

Fluence

Seed Round in 2022
Fluence offers continuing education and certificate programs in psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our programs are designed for licensed professionals and advanced graduate students who have an opportunity to work with patient populations. Although none of our courses have specific prerequisites, a basic working knowledge of the mental health field and practice of psychotherapy is helpful. Our programs are interactive; we engage in discussion, demonstration, self-reflection exercises, and role plays. Some of our classes and programs are reserved for licensed clinicians, but many are open to anyone who wishes to attend.

Hedgehog

Seed Round in 2021
Hedgehog is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform that caters to both institutional and everyday investors. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing cryptocurrency investments, featuring tools for research, portfolio tracking, and trade management. The platform enables users to track their coins and holdings, implement diversification strategies, and exchange cryptocurrencies at real-time prices. By providing these comprehensive tools, Hedgehog aims to empower investors to take control of their cryptocurrency portfolios effectively.

Vestaboard

Seed Round in 2020
Vestaboard is a company that develops an internet-connected display designed to facilitate communication and information sharing through wall-mounted screens. Its flagship product is a smart messaging display that operates via a proprietary cloud and mobile software platform, allowing users to manage content remotely. This innovative display, featuring a split-flap design, can receive automated updates from various applications and is suitable for both commercial and residential customers. By offering an API for enterprise-level solutions, Vestaboard enables users to share messages seamlessly, fostering connection and inspiration among individuals and communities.

HelloTech

Venture Round in 2019
HelloTech, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that offers in-home and online information technology support services. Founded in 2014, it provides a range of solutions including computer setup, virus removal, data backup, smart TV installation, iOS training, and technology consultation. With a focus on enhancing the consumer experience, HelloTech utilizes a vetted and background-checked on-demand workforce to assist individuals in managing and upgrading their home technology. The company aims to simplify technology adoption and troubleshooting for consumers, ensuring they can fully enjoy the benefits of modern technology.

Pathmatics

Corporate Round in 2018
Pathmatics, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in providing a comprehensive digital advertising intelligence platform. This platform offers insights into the performance of brands, competitors, and industries across various advertising channels such as display, social, video, mobile, and native. By utilizing Pathmatics' technology, clients can optimize their media spending, strategically position their marketing efforts, and anticipate competitor moves. The company's data powers offerings by Nielsen and Kantar Media, and is used by prominent agencies like Mindshare, Mediacom, and Possible.

RevolutionCredit

Seed Round in 2017
RevolutionCredit, Inc. is a behavioral data and analytics firm specializing in the consumer credit decisioning process. Based in Irvine, California, the company offers innovative solutions such as BeyondMyScore, which captures predictive behavioral signals from consumers at the point of transaction, enhancing lenders' acquisition and account management capabilities across the credit risk spectrum. Additionally, RevolutionCredit provides BackOnTrack, a solution designed to leverage behavioral science for optimizing collections outcomes for creditors. Founded in 2010, the firm focuses on delivering real-time behavioral scores that enable creditors to better risk-segment consumers and encourage positive changes in their financial behaviors.

Field Day

Seed Round in 2017
Field Day operates a nationwide marketplace that connects enterprise brands with local marketers, facilitating the activation of brand stories to generate local demand. The company boasts a network of over 10,000 ambassadors who engage in local marketing initiatives, offering competitive compensation for their efforts. Field Day's centralized local intelligence platform equips brands with the necessary data and tools to effectively plan, execute, and track their field marketing activities. This enables businesses to make informed decisions regarding real estate, enhance marketing strategies, and evaluate the impact of local events on sales. Among its clientele are prominent brands such as Panera Bread, Square, and Blaze Pizza, illustrating its capability to serve a diverse range of national companies.

unGlue

Seed Round in 2017
unGlue, Inc. is a company focused on providing parental control solutions through its unGlue app, which enables parents to effectively manage their children's online activity across various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, the app allows parents to create internet schedules and restrict the time spent by their children on video streaming, social media, and gaming. Additionally, it offers features that enable parents to block the installation of new applications, ensuring a comprehensive approach to managing digital consumption. By empowering parents with tools to regulate their children's internet usage, unGlue aims to promote healthier online habits.

Travo

Seed Round in 2015
Travo, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015, with its headquarters located in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in developing a trip planning and booking platform tailored for business travel, particularly serving administrative professionals. Travo's platform simplifies the travel booking process by creating detailed itineraries that streamline reservations. It allows users to measure time, distance, and costs, providing optimized travel options that include flights, lodging, and transportation. This comprehensive solution enables business travelers to efficiently manage their travel plans while accommodating individual preferences in a single, user-friendly interface.

Reveal

Seed Round in 2015
Reveal Inc. operates a social networking application that allows users to engage with friends by asking and answering questions, either anonymously or openly. Users can respond to these inquiries with photos or videos, sharing their perspectives with their followers. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. Reveal features a unique cryptocurrency called Reveal Coin, which users can earn by posting content that receives likes from others. This virtual currency, which is tied to future advertisement revenue, is distributed weekly based on user engagement. Founded by Matt Ivester and Josh Beal, Reveal Inc. is based in San Mateo, California.

Local ID

Seed Round in 2015
Local ID is a cloud-based intelligence platform that provides multi-unit brands with the data, tools, and process to build a dynamic local marketing playbook. The company provides its customers with unprecedented visibility into the identity of every store, including the opportunities, and marketing activities that surround them. Founded in 2014 by Alex Nocifera, Andrea Shuff, Jason McDonnell, and Manjunath P Reddy.

HelloTech

Seed Round in 2015
HelloTech, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that offers in-home and online information technology support services. Founded in 2014, it provides a range of solutions including computer setup, virus removal, data backup, smart TV installation, iOS training, and technology consultation. With a focus on enhancing the consumer experience, HelloTech utilizes a vetted and background-checked on-demand workforce to assist individuals in managing and upgrading their home technology. The company aims to simplify technology adoption and troubleshooting for consumers, ensuring they can fully enjoy the benefits of modern technology.

BLADE

Seed Round in 2015
BLADE is a technology-powered, short-distance aviation company committed to reducing travel friction by enabling cost-effective air transportation alternatives. They leverage their technology to enable travelers to utilize and enjoy air travel. BLADE arranges on-demand charter and scheduled flights across a diverse accessible fleet of helicopters, jets, turboprops, and seaplanes. BLADE operates in New York City, Long Island and the Hamptons, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC, and many other locations.

Gem

Seed Round in 2015
Gem is a developer of next-generation cryptocurrency applications and a blockchain platform that empowers individuals to take control of their wealth through innovative digital solutions. Founded in 2013, Gem offers a secure universal wallet that acts as a single entry point for users to track their cryptocurrency investments and net worth. The platform facilitates the curated discovery of new tokens and decentralized applications, enhancing the participation experience in the evolving digital marketplace. With a team of experienced software architects and blockchain engineers, Gem is dedicated to providing easier and more secure ways for consumers to engage with the growing decentralization movement.

Bridg

Series A in 2015
Bridg is a customer data platform designed to help marketers gain deeper insights into their customers by utilizing SKU-level data. The platform aggregates customer identities derived from point-of-sale transactions and enriches these profiles with additional information from a comprehensive database. This enables businesses to engage in targeted, personalized marketing strategies that drive direct revenue generation across both digital and traditional advertising channels. By providing marketers with detailed customer insights, Bridg enhances their ability to reach and connect with consumers effectively.

Hellocafe

Seed Round in 2014
Hellocafe is a mobile application that facilitates language learning through in-person conversations at cafes. It connects users with Coaches who guide them in a social and informal learning environment. Users can request meetings at their preferred time and location, after which they can select a Coach from those available. Currently, Hellocafe focuses on helping individuals improve their English language skills in Seoul, emphasizing a lifestyle approach to achieving fluency rather than adhering to a traditional curriculum. The platform aims to create a community where language learners can practice and enhance their abilities through real-life interactions.

DSTLD

Series A in 2014
DSTLD [‘distilled’] designs and delivers premium denim and luxury essentials without retail markup, offering premium product for about 1/3 the traditional price, thanks to its direct-to-consumer business model. As its name suggests, DSTLD is careful to introduce only the most perfect and fundamental pieces within a highly edited color palate - only black, white, grey, and denim - to reinforce its mission to ‘distill’ the business of luxury essentials. It’s focused on crafting items that coincide with the LA denim culture but with a restrained, modern feel. Accordingly, the label maintains an edgy, clean, and sophisticated aesthetic, and boasts the highest level of premium design. All of DSTLD’s products are produced in the most sought after facilities in North America and Italy utilizing the finest materials from Japan, Italy, and the United States.

Retention Science

Series A in 2014
Retention Science Inc. operates an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketing platform that specializes in retention marketing. The platform allows users to profile and predict customer behavior by analyzing behavioral, transactional, and demographic data. By delivering relevant and timely messaging, Retention Science helps clients keep their customers engaged and encourage repeat purchases. The platform supports targeted multi-channel marketing campaigns through various channels, including email, onsite displays, mobile, and call centers, delivering tailored incentives based on customer behavior and loyalty. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Monica, California, Retention Science serves notable clients such as Target and Neiman Marcus. The company simplifies sophisticated data science and marketing automation, making it accessible for all marketing teams. As of August 2020, Retention Science operates as a subsidiary of Endurance International Group Holdings.

Policygenius

Seed Round in 2014
Policygenius Inc. is an online insurance brokerage that specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters’ insurance. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company combines advanced technology with the expertise of licensed agents to assist individuals in finding the appropriate coverage for their needs. The platform allows users to review and compare quotes, making it easier to select the right insurance policy at competitive prices. Policygenius has served millions of customers and has placed over $160 billion in insurance coverage, establishing itself as a significant resource in the insurance marketplace.

ID90T

Series B in 2013
"ID90T is revolutionizing airline employee travel by providing online shopping, reservation and ticketing tools, employee-only deals and discounts, and easy-to-implement technology that results in significant cost savings for our airline clients and increased employee satisfaction."

Chromatik

Series A in 2013
Chromatik is a digital music learning platform that connects musicians worldwide, allowing them to play, learn, and share their favorite music through various formats such as sheet music, guitar tabs, and lyrics. The platform provides users with tools to practice, perform, and learn music, offering features that enable them to upload and download music, access reference tracks, utilize annotation tools, and record their performances. By creating a collaborative environment for musicians, Chromatik enhances the learning experience and fosters a community centered around music appreciation and performance. In April 2017, Chromatik was acquired by TakeLessons.

Amplify.LA

Funding Round in 2013
Amplify.LA is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in Venice, California, founded in December 2011. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as social media, mobile applications, consumer internet, software as a service (SaaS), digital media, and technology. Amplify.LA typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.25 million in its portfolio companies, aiming to acquire an equity stake of eight to ten percent. The firm does not invest in hardware, cleantech, heavy research and development, service-based businesses, physical goods, creative projects, or small markets. Amplify.LA provides its portfolio companies with free workspace in Venice, supporting strong teams from their initial funding rounds through to exit opportunities. The firm has successfully backed numerous companies that have collectively raised over half a billion dollars, achieving notable exits to major companies like Apple and Google.

DSTLD

Seed Round in 2013
DSTLD [‘distilled’] designs and delivers premium denim and luxury essentials without retail markup, offering premium product for about 1/3 the traditional price, thanks to its direct-to-consumer business model. As its name suggests, DSTLD is careful to introduce only the most perfect and fundamental pieces within a highly edited color palate - only black, white, grey, and denim - to reinforce its mission to ‘distill’ the business of luxury essentials. It’s focused on crafting items that coincide with the LA denim culture but with a restrained, modern feel. Accordingly, the label maintains an edgy, clean, and sophisticated aesthetic, and boasts the highest level of premium design. All of DSTLD’s products are produced in the most sought after facilities in North America and Italy utilizing the finest materials from Japan, Italy, and the United States.

Pathmatics

Seed Round in 2013
Pathmatics, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in providing a comprehensive digital advertising intelligence platform. This platform offers insights into the performance of brands, competitors, and industries across various advertising channels such as display, social, video, mobile, and native. By utilizing Pathmatics' technology, clients can optimize their media spending, strategically position their marketing efforts, and anticipate competitor moves. The company's data powers offerings by Nielsen and Kantar Media, and is used by prominent agencies like Mindshare, Mediacom, and Possible.

Lettuce

Seed Round in 2012
Lettuce is a developer of an order management system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a mobile sales application that allows users to capture, track, and process orders in real-time, regardless of their location. This system streamlines the order flow, facilitating automation and efficiency in the management of business transactions. By focusing on the unique needs of smaller enterprises, Lettuce aims to enhance operational productivity and improve customer service through its innovative solutions.

PlumTV

Venture Round in 2012
Plum TV is a premium local cable television network focused on delivering original programming to affluent vacation communities across the United States, including locations such as Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Sun Valley, Miami Beach, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and The Hamptons. The network provides a multi-platform service that encompasses local television stations and websites, catering to the specific interests and lifestyles of its viewers. Plum TV's content is distributed through various channels, including Comcast, Cablevision, Hulu, and YouTube, allowing audiences in these upscale markets to access tailored entertainment that reflects their unique cultural and recreational preferences.

Fab

Series C in 2012
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath accessories, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. As of March 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

MNTN

Venture Round in 2012
MNTN Performance TV is a Connected TV advertising platform that focuses on delivering measurable results for marketers through advanced targeting, measurement, and optimization technologies. The company offers a cloud-based advertising solution that integrates cross-device capabilities across social, mobile, and display advertising. Key features of the platform include audience segmentation, campaign management, a creative ad builder, and comprehensive reporting tools. This enables clients to achieve transparency and maintain control over their campaigns, ultimately driving measurable conversions, revenue, and site visits. MNTN aims to not only meet the immediate goals of TV campaigns but also to create a lasting impact that supports long-term business growth.

Pocket Change

Series A in 2012
Pocket Change Inc. operates an online platform that allows iOS and Android game developers to monetize their applications through a token system. Users can earn virtual credits by engaging with mobile apps, which can then be redeemed for various products in the Pocket Change store. The company, formerly known as Lunch Money Co., was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. In addition to its monetization services, Pocket Change focuses on financial education, offering resources for students, educators, and communities. Their initiatives include programs related to foster care, independent living, summer camps, and professional development for educators, among others.

Surf Air

Venture Round in 2012
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

Lifecrowd

Series A in 2012
Lifecrowd, a Santa Monica-based social activities discovery site. Life Crowd is a marketplace for social activities connecting people, interests and culture. Lifecrowd inspires its online community to experience life offline by providing a platform for both discovering and hosting local activities. By integrating individual social graphs, user reviews, and personalized recommendations, Lifecrowd super-charges your social calendar.

HipSwap

Venture Round in 2012
HipSwap, Inc. is a mobile and web marketplace that connects users to a diverse array of products available in their neighborhoods across the United States. The platform features a wide selection, including antiques, art, apparel for all ages, bikes, vehicles, collectibles, electronics, furniture, home decor, jewelry, pets, and sports equipment. It allows individuals, merchants, stylists, and artists to sell items directly to their community, facilitating a local shopping experience. Buyers can conveniently purchase products using PayPal or credit cards. Founded by Rob Kramer, HipSwap operates out of Santa Monica, California, and offers users the ability to explore over 4 million fashion items from more than 50 marketplaces through a single search.

Healthvana

Seed Round in 2012
Healthvana is a developer of a patient engagement platform that assists individuals in making informed health decisions. The platform provides patients with access to their health data, synchronizes information across multiple healthcare providers, and delivers personalized insights based on lab results. It addresses the challenges of navigating health information by offering secure communication channels, particularly focusing on COVID-19 and HIV. As the largest patient communication platform for these conditions in the United States, Healthvana enables patients to receive their test results, understand next steps, and receive reminders, all within a secure online portal.

Fab

Series B in 2011
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath accessories, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. As of March 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

MNTN

Series B in 2011
MNTN Performance TV is a Connected TV advertising platform that focuses on delivering measurable results for marketers through advanced targeting, measurement, and optimization technologies. The company offers a cloud-based advertising solution that integrates cross-device capabilities across social, mobile, and display advertising. Key features of the platform include audience segmentation, campaign management, a creative ad builder, and comprehensive reporting tools. This enables clients to achieve transparency and maintain control over their campaigns, ultimately driving measurable conversions, revenue, and site visits. MNTN aims to not only meet the immediate goals of TV campaigns but also to create a lasting impact that supports long-term business growth.

nprogress

Seed Round in 2011
nProgress is the creator of ntro, a mobile social discovery platform for iPhone and Android. ntro is a social discovery smartphone app that helps you discover and connect with nearby people who share your interests, whether it’s food trucks, TechCrunch or zombies. Simply enter your interests or download them from Facebook – ntro connects you to other people who like the same things and lets you know if you have any friends in common. ntro is available for free on iPhone and Android in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The app will expand to more cities soon. Get more info at www.ntro.com

Pocket Change

Seed Round in 2011
Pocket Change Inc. operates an online platform that allows iOS and Android game developers to monetize their applications through a token system. Users can earn virtual credits by engaging with mobile apps, which can then be redeemed for various products in the Pocket Change store. The company, formerly known as Lunch Money Co., was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. In addition to its monetization services, Pocket Change focuses on financial education, offering resources for students, educators, and communities. Their initiatives include programs related to foster care, independent living, summer camps, and professional development for educators, among others.

Science

Series A in 2011
Science is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm focuses on identifying entrenched markets and societal shifts, aiming to invest in disruptive companies that offer innovative ideas and are supported by highly focused teams. Science has co-founded and invested in over 60 companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, media, fintech, and gaming. Its investment strategy encompasses seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, with a particular emphasis on businesses that operate within the United States. Notable companies backed by Science include DollarShaveClub, DogVacay, and PlayVS, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in diverse and dynamic industries.

Fab

Seed Round in 2011
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath accessories, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. As of March 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Fab

Seed Round in 2010
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath accessories, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. As of March 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

Fab

Seed Round in 2010
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath accessories, art, jewelry, and personal accessories. As of March 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.

MNTN

Seed Round in 2010
MNTN Performance TV is a Connected TV advertising platform that focuses on delivering measurable results for marketers through advanced targeting, measurement, and optimization technologies. The company offers a cloud-based advertising solution that integrates cross-device capabilities across social, mobile, and display advertising. Key features of the platform include audience segmentation, campaign management, a creative ad builder, and comprehensive reporting tools. This enables clients to achieve transparency and maintain control over their campaigns, ultimately driving measurable conversions, revenue, and site visits. MNTN aims to not only meet the immediate goals of TV campaigns but also to create a lasting impact that supports long-term business growth.

AffordIt

Seed Round in 2009
AffordIt is a financial technology company founded in 2018 and based in Tampa, Florida. The company specializes in developing lending technology aimed at enhancing financial wellness through intelligent software products. AffordIt connects seamlessly with existing loan origination platforms to analyze customers’ credit data, creating actionable solutions to improve their credit profiles. By utilizing advanced technology, the company models optimal financial profiles and offers tailored recommendations based on various financial products, rates, and underwriting guidelines. This enables institutions and lenders to provide personalized options to applicants, ultimately facilitating better lending decisions and promoting responsible financial practices.

OVGuide

Series A in 2009
OVGuide Inc. is a platform that facilitates the discovery and consumption of online video content. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, OVGuide.com serves as a comprehensive guide for users seeking to watch free high-quality videos, including full-length movies, TV shows, and viral clips. The platform features robust search and browsing tools, with over 40 million topic pages spanning more than 20 categories. OVGuide's services extend to directing users to appropriate streaming platforms when free content is unavailable. The site attracts around 12 million unique visitors monthly and has been recognized as one of the top websites by notable publications. Additionally, OVGuide has developed mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Roku, which have collectively been downloaded over 3 million times. As a subsidiary of FOTV Media Networks Inc., OVGuide continues to enhance its offerings in the online video landscape.

Perquest

Series B in 2007
Perquest is a provider of web-based payroll services tailored for smaller employers, offering a comprehensive suite of full-service payroll and SaaS-based human resources, benefits, and time management applications. The company focuses on redefining workforce solutions through technology and innovative service processes, emphasizing a strong service culture throughout its organization. By integrating advanced customer relationship management technology, Perquest ensures transparency and responsiveness, allowing clients to receive timely support through a secure client portal. Their commitment to reliability and user-friendly solutions makes it easier for mid-sized companies to manage their workforce needs effectively, leveraging a single platform that combines essential payroll functions with robust HR capabilities.

MediaVast

Series C in 2006
MediaVast provides visual content and related services to print and online media, advertising agencies, broadcast networks, mobile carriers, communication agencies, and other publishing enterprises. It offers a digital photo agency and wire service. The company also provides media companies with access to celebrity, music, and fashion photography. It also operates a stock photo agency that specializes in the licensing and syndication of celebrity portraiture. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai, Madrid, and Amsterdam. As of April 25, 2007, MediaVast, Inc. is a subsidiary of Getty Images, Inc.

MediaVast

Series B in 2003
MediaVast provides visual content and related services to print and online media, advertising agencies, broadcast networks, mobile carriers, communication agencies, and other publishing enterprises. It offers a digital photo agency and wire service. The company also provides media companies with access to celebrity, music, and fashion photography. It also operates a stock photo agency that specializes in the licensing and syndication of celebrity portraiture. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai, Madrid, and Amsterdam. As of April 25, 2007, MediaVast, Inc. is a subsidiary of Getty Images, Inc.

PlanetOut

Series D in 2001
PlanetOut, Inc. is a leading global online media company serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered, or LGBT, community, a market with reported buying power of approximately $485 billion annually in the United States alone. Their network of websites, including their flagship websites Gay.com and PlanetOut allows their members, or those visitors who registered on their websites by providing them with a name, e-mail address and other personal data, to connect with other members of the LGBT community around the world. According to Nielsen NetRatings, in June 2004, Gay.com ranked second in terms of average time online per person and sixteenth in terms of visits per person among all websites measured. They generate most of their revenue from subscription fees for premium membership services that they offer in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish to their members who identify themselves as residing in more than 100 countries. They also generate revenue from online advertising and e-commerce targeted to the LGBT community.

MediaVast

Venture Round in 2000
MediaVast provides visual content and related services to print and online media, advertising agencies, broadcast networks, mobile carriers, communication agencies, and other publishing enterprises. It offers a digital photo agency and wire service. The company also provides media companies with access to celebrity, music, and fashion photography. It also operates a stock photo agency that specializes in the licensing and syndication of celebrity portraiture. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai, Madrid, and Amsterdam. As of April 25, 2007, MediaVast, Inc. is a subsidiary of Getty Images, Inc.

gay.com

Series A in 2000
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