Betaworks

Betaworks is a startup studio and venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2008. It focuses on building and investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly in sectors such as B2B, B2C, SaaS, gaming, and artificial intelligence. Betaworks operates as a tightly connected network, facilitating collaboration among ideas, people, and capital to foster innovation. The firm typically invests between $150,000 and $200,000 in seed-stage companies, emphasizing tech-focused ventures with existing prototypes. Betaworks also offers mentorship and a community for entrepreneurs, enhancing their chances of success in the competitive startup landscape. Over the years, it has played a significant role in the development of notable companies like Giphy, Instapaper, and Chartbeat. Its unique model attracts individuals who prefer co-founding multiple projects rather than managing a single venture, positioning Betaworks as a key player in the evolution of the internet economy.

Neel Baronia

Principal

John Borthwick

CEO and Founder

Jordan Crook

Partner

Jason Morrow

Partner

Past deals in Blogging

Storm Audio

Pre Seed Round in 2020
They are building a mobile broadcasting studio enabling creators to livestream awesome interactive audio content. Stay tuned.

Notify

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Notify is a platform designed for users to subscribe directly to content creators, enabling them to receive tailored notifications that link back to the original content. The platform offers an intuitive user interface for managing subscriptions and controlling notification preferences. Content creators can manually send notifications or utilize an automated service, while a browser extension helps them detect livestreams and video uploads as they go live. Notify supports all major social media platforms and features a chronological feed with category filters. Additionally, it includes various community-building tools such as timelines, streaks, monetization options like tips, direct messaging, and directories for official shows and podcasts, as well as discover and trending pages. By offering these services, Notify facilitates a more engaged and organized content consumption experience for users.

Betaworks Studios

Seed Round in 2019
Betaworks Studios is a new membership club for individuals looking to make a dent in the universe. Studios is your space to meet, scheme, get advice, collaborate, do a little bit of work, attend events, and host events. For 10 years betaworks has been working and networking—building companies, running accelerators, investing in talent—and now we've opened our doors and invite you to join us.

Anchor

Series A in 2017
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

Anchor

Seed Round in 2016
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

Anchor

Seed Round in 2015
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

Quibb

Seed Round in 2014
Quibb, Inc. is a professional networking platform based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the sharing of industry news and analysis. Founded in 2013, Quibb allows users to post and discuss articles relevant to their work, enabling colleagues to stay informed about current trends and discussions within their industries. The platform serves as a social online and mobile chat space where professionals can engage with content and connect over shared interests in their fields.

Context app

Angel Round in 2013
Context is a simple, fun way to text your close friends and family with photos. Compose text messages like you are used to, and Context will attach a photo of you or your surrounding to your message. Create group messages with your friends, and see what everyone is up to!

Memoir

Convertible Note in 2013
Memoir transforms your photos, the places you go, and your social media into memories that can be relived when they’re most interesting to you. As soon as you request them, the photos your friends choose to share with you become part of your Memoir seamlessly. You can find memories and photos by people, places, dates, context, and more - no tagging or organization required. Memoir discovers photos and memories wherever they were created - iPhone cameras, DSLR's, Instagram, Facebook, Foursquare - even on your computer. With Memoir, all of your photos and memories are backed up securely to the cloud.

Thredhq

Series A in 2013
Use THRED to make multi-image creations for anything from web comics, to logging your tropical vacation, to useful how-tos... or just as a platform for your infamous snark. THRED gives you the tools you need to make whatever you're into. So make it.

Instapaper

Acquisition in 2013
Instapaper is a web application that allows users to save online content for future references. Instapaper facilitates easy reading of long text content. It is a simple tool for saving web pages to read later on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle.

Svbtle

Seed Round in 2013
Svbtle is an online publishing platform established in 2012, designed to enhance the writing and reading experience by combining elements from traditional publishing with modern web technology. The platform aims to facilitate the sharing of ideas among its users, allowing them to express their thoughts clearly and effectively. Svbtle prioritizes the quality of writing and the development of its members' skills, offering services such as copyediting and fact-checking at no cost. This focus on content quality and user experience distinguishes Svbtle as a valuable resource for writers looking to refine their craft and connect with an audience.

to be

Seed Round in 2012
to be is the studio space where you can collage the Internet. Create, share and collaborate in open spaces called fields. Turn your favorites into one-of-a-kind t-shirts & Prints To be allows you to collage the Internet and create prints and t-shirts

Digg

Acquisition in 2012
Digg Holdings, LLC operates a social news aggregator platform that enables users to discover, read, and share trending stories and videos from across the internet. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Digg offers its services through a website, mobile applications, and a daily email newsletter. The platform focuses on curating engaging content related to various topics, including science, politics, and viral internet phenomena. In addition to content aggregation, Digg provides advertising services for brands and consumers. As of April 2018, Digg Holdings, LLC functions as a subsidiary of BuySellAds.com, Inc.

Editorially

Series A in 2012
Editorially, Inc. is a collaborative writing and editing platform founded in 2012 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company focuses on enhancing the writing process through a user-friendly interface that supports writers and editors from initial inspiration to publication. Editorially emphasizes the importance of web-based applications that prioritize design standards, accessibility, and usability. The team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in writing, editing, publishing, design, and engineering, fostering a culture that values practical solutions and clear communication. By facilitating a flexible and iterative approach to both writing and software development, Editorially aims to create a unique environment that encourages creativity and collaboration in digital content creation.

Embedly

Seed Round in 2011
Embedly provides a platform and suite of tools to make embedding and previewing links simple. Embedly helps publishers and consumers manage embed codes from more than 100 Websites and APIs, including YouTube, Flickr, Ustream, Picassa, Hulu, Twitpic, Quantcast, and CrunchBase. It automatically convert links from these sources into embedded media on the fly.

Bitly

Series B in 2010
Bitly, Inc. is a link management platform that provides businesses with tools to shorten, brand, and optimize links for their marketing efforts across various channels. The platform enables companies to track link analytics, gather audience insights, and measure campaign performance effectively in one location. By offering branded short links and mobile deep linking, Bitly enhances brand visibility while allowing businesses to utilize their own custom domains for link generation. This comprehensive marketing solution helps brands improve customer experiences and optimize their marketing strategies. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Bitly also has offices in San Francisco and Denver, serving a global customer base through a network of representatives and software applications.

Embedly

Seed Round in 2010
Embedly provides a platform and suite of tools to make embedding and previewing links simple. Embedly helps publishers and consumers manage embed codes from more than 100 Websites and APIs, including YouTube, Flickr, Ustream, Picassa, Hulu, Twitpic, Quantcast, and CrunchBase. It automatically convert links from these sources into embedded media on the fly.

gdgt

Series A in 2010
gdgt (parent company: PastFuture) is a consumer electronics site by [Peter Rojas](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/peter-rojas) and [Ryan Block](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/ryan-block). Rojas was the founding editor of [Engadget](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/engadget) and Gizmodo and Block was editor-in-chief of Engadget.

Bitly

Debt Financing in 2010
Bitly, Inc. is a link management platform that provides businesses with tools to shorten, brand, and optimize links for their marketing efforts across various channels. The platform enables companies to track link analytics, gather audience insights, and measure campaign performance effectively in one location. By offering branded short links and mobile deep linking, Bitly enhances brand visibility while allowing businesses to utilize their own custom domains for link generation. This comprehensive marketing solution helps brands improve customer experiences and optimize their marketing strategies. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Bitly also has offices in San Francisco and Denver, serving a global customer base through a network of representatives and software applications.

Outside.In

Series B in 2009
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on hyperlocal news and information. The platform aims to centralize neighborhood-specific content by organizing and distributing local blogs, thereby enhancing access to community narratives. By mapping online discussions and news to specific offline locations, Outside.in facilitates the discovery and sharing of relevant local information. The company has received funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, including Union Square Ventures, Milestone Venture Partners, and Village Ventures. Through its innovative approach, Outside.in seeks to transform how neighborhoods engage with local content, positioning itself as a key player in the hyperlocal news landscape.

gdgt

Seed Round in 2009
gdgt (parent company: PastFuture) is a consumer electronics site by [Peter Rojas](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/peter-rojas) and [Ryan Block](http://www.crunchbase.com/person/ryan-block). Rojas was the founding editor of [Engadget](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/engadget) and Gizmodo and Block was editor-in-chief of Engadget.

Outside.In

Series A in 2008
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on hyperlocal news and information. The platform aims to centralize neighborhood-specific content by organizing and distributing local blogs, thereby enhancing access to community narratives. By mapping online discussions and news to specific offline locations, Outside.in facilitates the discovery and sharing of relevant local information. The company has received funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, including Union Square Ventures, Milestone Venture Partners, and Village Ventures. Through its innovative approach, Outside.in seeks to transform how neighborhoods engage with local content, positioning itself as a key player in the hyperlocal news landscape.

Biosocia

Series A in 2008
Biosocia developer of online communities that are structured like games.

Outside.In

Series A in 2008
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on hyperlocal news and information. The platform aims to centralize neighborhood-specific content by organizing and distributing local blogs, thereby enhancing access to community narratives. By mapping online discussions and news to specific offline locations, Outside.in facilitates the discovery and sharing of relevant local information. The company has received funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, including Union Square Ventures, Milestone Venture Partners, and Village Ventures. Through its innovative approach, Outside.in seeks to transform how neighborhoods engage with local content, positioning itself as a key player in the hyperlocal news landscape.

Bitly

Seed Round in 2008
Bitly, Inc. is a link management platform that provides businesses with tools to shorten, brand, and optimize links for their marketing efforts across various channels. The platform enables companies to track link analytics, gather audience insights, and measure campaign performance effectively in one location. By offering branded short links and mobile deep linking, Bitly enhances brand visibility while allowing businesses to utilize their own custom domains for link generation. This comprehensive marketing solution helps brands improve customer experiences and optimize their marketing strategies. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Bitly also has offices in San Francisco and Denver, serving a global customer base through a network of representatives and software applications.

Tumblr

Series A in 2007
Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website that enables users to create and share multimedia content on short-form blogs. Launched in 2007 by David Karp and headquartered in New York, the platform allows users to follow other blogs and manage their own blogs' privacy settings. Users can effortlessly share a variety of content, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, accessible through a user-friendly dashboard interface. Tumblr has become a vibrant media network, supported by a diverse community of independent creators and attracting over 400 million unique visitors. The platform was acquired by Yahoo in 2013, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the digital space.
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