Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2024
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2022
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
tvScientific
Series A in 2022
TvScientific is a performance advertising platform focused on making connected TV (CTV) advertising accessible and measurable for brands and applications of all sizes. The platform utilizes data to demonstrate the true value of TV advertising while simplifying and automating the processes of CTV buying and optimization. TvScientific offers real-time reporting that allows users to monitor campaign performance effectively, ensuring that their advertising efforts achieve optimal results. Additionally, the platform features Always-On Incrementality testing, which provides insights into the incremental value generated by CTV campaigns, further assuring users that their marketing strategies are effective. By combining intuitive campaign management with digital-like measurement and attribution, TvScientific enables businesses to harness CTV as a scalable performance channel.
The Athletic
Series D in 2020
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.
Xumo, LLC, founded in 2011 and based in Irvine, California, provides digital content delivery solutions that enable consumers to access over-the-top (OTT) and video-on-demand (VOD) content through smart TVs, mobile devices, and desktop applications. The company specializes in content discovery, recommendation, and management, offering users seamless access to free channels and curated programs. Xumo's platform incorporates dynamic ad insertion capabilities, enhancing the viewing experience while allowing for monetization of its services. By leveraging advancements in technology, Xumo effectively engages consumers in their homes, delivering premium digital and broadcast content tailored to their preferences.
Metrological Group
Acquisition in 2019
Metrological Group BV, established in 2003 and headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializes in software solutions for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company's core offering is the Metrological Application Framework (MAF), a cloud-based platform that enables the deployment of applications and their seamless integration with TV broadcasting. MAF supports a wide range of connected devices, including PCs, smartphones, tablets, connected TVs, set-top boxes, and game consoles. Metrological Group also provides managed services for hosting and maintaining customer portals, along with software development kits. By leveraging these solutions, operators can enhance customer loyalty and revenues by delivering diverse content and applications across multiple devices. The company serves operators, content owners, and application creators, and is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
The Athletic
Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.
Tastemade
Series E in 2018
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company that specializes in producing and delivering content for a global community of food enthusiasts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tastemade offers a variety of themed shows, including video recipes and cooking programs, accessible through its YouTube channel and food channels across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company also features a mobile application for iPhone users, allowing them to discover, create, and share food-related videos. In addition, Tastemade provides online tutorials covering topics such as food photography, food styling, and video production techniques. With a focus on connecting people through food and travel, Tastemade aims to create engaging stories that resonate with audiences on digital and streaming platforms.
Sky UK
Acquisition in 2018
Sky UK is a leading entertainment company based in Isleworth, United Kingdom, serving 22 million customers across satellite, over-the-top (OTT) services, and broadband in five countries: the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Austria. The company provides a diverse range of content, including sports, news, movies, and arts, through various channels such as Sky Sports and Sky Atlantic. Sky prioritizes customer service and leverages innovative technology to enhance the viewing experience, allowing customers to access content whenever and wherever they choose. Additionally, Sky Media UK represents the company’s advertising interests, managing sales for its various channels and platforms.
Blavity, Inc. is a media-tech company founded in 2014 that focuses on creating an online community for multicultural creators and influencers, primarily serving Black millennials. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Blavity operates a network of brands that produce original content, videos, and unique experiences aimed at amplifying the voices of Black creators. The company's platform features curated multimedia content designed to enhance representation and awareness of issues affecting the African diaspora, particularly systemic racism. By partnering with content creators, Blavity helps them reach broader audiences and supports their endeavors, thereby fostering a vibrant community centered on cultural expression and social justice.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2018
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides audiences with the opportunity to watch, share, and support a wide array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers thousands of full-length movies, TV shows, and documentaries across various genres, including comedy, drama, science, and horror. Viewers can access content on multiple devices, including mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs, and the service features multi-lingual options to cater to a diverse audience. SnagFilms aims to make independent and award-winning films accessible to a broader community while fostering a culture of support for filmmakers.
PROPS
Venture Round in 2017
PROPS is a new cryptocurrency that grants access to features, content and status across media apps that share a currency and identity layer, and whose users benefit from the PROPS rewards pool.
TuneIn, Inc. is a prominent live audio streaming service that delivers a diverse range of content, including live sports, music, news, and podcasts. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, TuneIn boasts a significant user base of 75 million monthly active users and offers access to over 100,000 radio stations, along with more than 5.7 million podcasts. The platform provides a premium subscription service that features commercial-free news from major networks and curated music channels. TuneIn's services are accessible in 197 countries across more than 200 devices, including smart speakers, TVs, and mobile platforms, allowing users to enjoy audio content seamlessly in various settings. The company is also recognized for its integration with voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, enhancing the listening experience for users worldwide.
SundaySky
Series D in 2017
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.
Artzstudio
Seed Round in 2017
OMG Digital creates digital editorial brands for African millennials. It has been hailed as the "Buzzfeed of Africa" for its millenial-targeted content. Like BuzzFeed and other similar companies, OMG Digital monetizes through digital marketing. Currently 80 percent of its ad sales are from banner ads, but as in other markets, its advertisers are seeing a smaller return on investment and looking for alternatives that are more suited to mobile screens (about 90 percent of OMG Digital’s users access its content through mobile devices, in particular Android smartphones). About 60 percent of OMG Digital users are between 18 to 24 years old and one of its value propositions is helping overseas companies figure out how to reach young African consumers in different markets (for example, in some countries Twitter is more popular than Facebook, so localized strategies need to take that into account). OMG Digital has already partnered with Coca Cola, Huawei, KFC, Philips, Pringles, and several of Africa’s largest telecoms, including MTN, on marketing campaigns and sponsored content.
Watchwith
Acquisition in 2017
Watchwith is a provider of a data-driven advertising platform designed for television networks and premium video publishers. The company specializes in monetizing audiences through innovative in-program advertisements that go beyond traditional commercial breaks. Their offerings include a sync-to-broadcast content management platform and a syndication network, which facilitate contextual advertising that enhances viewer engagement. Watchwith supports various ad formats, including IAB standard creative formats and its own native formats, featuring interactive promotions, brand advertising, e-commerce events, and branded bonus content. These in-program ads are particularly effective in capturing the attention of younger audiences, who often overlook traditional advertising methods, thus delivering superior viewability and brand recall for advertisers.
Félix & Paul Studios
Series A in 2016
Felix & Paul Studios, founded in 2013 and based in Montreal, Canada, specializes in the production of cinematic virtual reality experiences. The studio, led by directors and visual artists Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël, has established a reputation for its pioneering approach to virtual reality storytelling. It has developed a proprietary 3D 360º camera and corresponding software that set industry standards for quality in VR filmmaking. The studio creates both original content and collaborates with existing intellectual properties, offering audiences deeply immersive experiences that evoke strong emotional responses. Notable projects include collaborations with Oculus, Universal Studios, and Cirque du Soleil Media, showcasing the studio's commitment to high-quality, innovative storytelling in virtual reality. With a dedicated team of artists, software developers, and engineers, Felix & Paul Studios continues to lead the evolution of this emerging medium.
SundaySky
Series D in 2016
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2016
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides audiences with the opportunity to watch, share, and support a wide array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers thousands of full-length movies, TV shows, and documentaries across various genres, including comedy, drama, science, and horror. Viewers can access content on multiple devices, including mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs, and the service features multi-lingual options to cater to a diverse audience. SnagFilms aims to make independent and award-winning films accessible to a broader community while fostering a culture of support for filmmakers.
OneTwoSee
Acquisition in 2016
OneTwoSee is a Philadelphia-based company specializing in the development of sports game-centers that enhance fan engagement through real-time statistics, game data, advanced analytics, and social media integration. It offers licensed, white-labeled products that can be seamlessly incorporated into customers' branded websites and platforms, accessible across various devices such as PCs, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and in-arena displays. The company serves a diverse clientele, including regional and national sports networks, newspaper publishers, and consumer electronics firms, allowing them to effectively engage and monetize their audiences with high-value advertising and sponsorship opportunities. OneTwoSee's scalable technology platform enables partners to realize immediate returns on investment while delivering a rich, interactive experience for sports fans.
Cut.com
Venture Round in 2016
Cut is a content production service company that specializes in creating digital video content. The company focuses on producing a variety of engaging materials, including videos and stories, tailored for both entertainment and serious purposes. By leveraging its expertise in digital media, Cut aims to provide viewers with enjoyable experiences while also offering financial and related assistance through the sharing of its content.
Tastemade
Series D in 2015
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company that specializes in producing and delivering content for a global community of food enthusiasts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tastemade offers a variety of themed shows, including video recipes and cooking programs, accessible through its YouTube channel and food channels across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company also features a mobile application for iPhone users, allowing them to discover, create, and share food-related videos. In addition, Tastemade provides online tutorials covering topics such as food photography, food styling, and video production techniques. With a focus on connecting people through food and travel, Tastemade aims to create engaging stories that resonate with audiences on digital and streaming platforms.
TuneIn, Inc. is a prominent live audio streaming service that delivers a diverse range of content, including live sports, music, news, and podcasts. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, TuneIn boasts a significant user base of 75 million monthly active users and offers access to over 100,000 radio stations, along with more than 5.7 million podcasts. The platform provides a premium subscription service that features commercial-free news from major networks and curated music channels. TuneIn's services are accessible in 197 countries across more than 200 devices, including smart speakers, TVs, and mobile platforms, allowing users to enjoy audio content seamlessly in various settings. The company is also recognized for its integration with voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, enhancing the listening experience for users worldwide.
THIS TECHNOLOGY
Acquisition in 2015
THIS TECHNOLOGY, Inc. specializes in dynamic ad insertion and alternate content delivery solutions designed for multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and programming networks. Its innovative platforms facilitate the seamless integration of video operations and advertising systems, enabling real-time communication regarding content and advertising availability. This technology streamlines the delivery of both local and national content and advertisements across various platforms, including video on demand (VOD), network DVR, IPTV, TV Everywhere, and mobile devices. Based in Denver, with additional offices in New York City and Beijing, the company serves prominent clients such as Comcast, Verizon, NBCUniversal, and ABC, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of video advertising.
AudienceXpress
Acquisition in 2015
AudienceXpress, the leading programmatic TV sales platform, automates the planning, audience buying, optimization, and daily reporting for TV campaigns across a national footprint. AudienceXpress optimizes media buying based on the efficiency of reaching aspecific audience, using connected TV and leading 3rd party data and analytics to deliver clear, quick results. Since its launch in 2013, AudienceXpress has delivered hundreds of advertiser campaigns across all major verticals, and billions of TV audience impressions. - See more at: http://www.audiencexpress.com/about/#sthash.1JOuMUyP.dpuf
Visible World
Acquisition in 2015
Visible World, Inc. specializes in cloud-based television advertising solutions, offering automated tools for targeting, selling, and managing impression-based ad campaigns. Its HighYield platform includes features such as automated creative versioning, a sales portal for proposal optimization, and ad allocation that maximizes relevant impressions according to campaign goals. The platform also facilitates household addressable campaigns and measures ad performance using data from smart TVs. Additionally, it provides services to tag advertisements with specific cable zone information and enables the buying and selling of TV ad inventory. Serving a diverse clientele that includes advertisers, marketers, agencies, and networks, Visible World enhances ad relevance and engagement by leveraging data-driven conditions like geography and programming. Founded in 2000 and based in New York, Visible World operates as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Next Big Idea Club
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Next Big Idea Club is a subscription-based book club that aims to provide access to transformative ideas while fostering a community for discussion and collaboration. The platform serves as an online media hub, connecting readers with influential writers and thinkers. It organizes content around the creators' brands, facilitating direct interaction between readers and authors. By emphasizing high-profile thought leaders, Next Big Idea Club seeks to empower individuals to enhance their lives and environments through the exchange of innovative concepts.
Vessel Group, Inc., established in 2013 and led by Jason Kilar (former Hulu CEO) and Richard Tom (former Hulu CTO), operates an innovative online video platform. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a wide range of video content, categorized into over 20 genres such as comedy, gaming, music, and news. Vessel's platform allows users to view and engage with videos, providing a diverse and accessible viewing experience. The company is backed by prominent investors including Benchmark, Greylock Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.
VHX Corporation is a video distribution platform that enables businesses to create and sell custom video experiences directly from their own websites and apps. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company allows creators to distribute a variety of content, including films, TV shows, comedy specials, live concert footage, and educational materials. VHX offers an end-to-end technology solution that empowers video producers, agencies, and networks to maintain control over their content, distribution, and customer data. This facilitates effective marketing and revenue retention. To date, VHX has helped its publishers generate over $6.5 million in sales and serve more than 1.2 million customers. As of 2016, VHX operates as a subsidiary of Vimeo, LLC.
Taboola is a content discovery platform that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based algorithm to connect users with relevant content they may not have encountered otherwise. The company serves over 360 billion recommendations to more than 1 billion unique visitors monthly across various innovative publisher sites, such as USA TODAY and Business Insider. Headquartered in New York City, with research and development operations in Israel and additional offices in Pasadena, London, and Bangkok, Taboola collaborates with digital properties, including websites and mobile apps, to recommend both editorial content and advertisements. Its services enable publishers, marketers, and agencies to engage users, monetize traffic, and distribute content effectively, primarily generating revenue from the United States while also operating in markets across Europe and beyond.
Tastemade
Series C in 2014
Tastemade, Inc. is a media company that specializes in producing and delivering content for a global community of food enthusiasts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tastemade offers a variety of themed shows, including video recipes and cooking programs, accessible through its YouTube channel and food channels across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company also features a mobile application for iPhone users, allowing them to discover, create, and share food-related videos. In addition, Tastemade provides online tutorials covering topics such as food photography, food styling, and video production techniques. With a focus on connecting people through food and travel, Tastemade aims to create engaging stories that resonate with audiences on digital and streaming platforms.
SundaySky
Series C in 2013
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.
Fullscreen
Series A in 2013
Fullscreen Media is a media company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in social-first entertainment experiences. Founded in 2011, Fullscreen provides technology and services that facilitate the creation and sharing of video content, catering to a connected generation. Its offerings include marketing services designed to help companies engage and monetize their social audiences, as well as creative strategies that enhance brand awareness. Additionally, Fullscreen provides merchandise for men, women, and children, along with various accessories available online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Otter Media, focusing on empowering artists, creators, brands, and agencies to effectively connect with and entertain their audiences.
Videology
Series D in 2013
Videology is a digital media advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for connecting advertisers with consumers. The company develops software that enables converged and addressable advertising across both television and digital video platforms. By utilizing consumer data and advanced ad decisioning, Videology optimizes the performance of video and display advertising campaigns, ensuring that advertisements reach the most relevant audiences. Its advertising technology continually analyzes media and audience data to enhance forecasting and demand estimation, bringing the efficiencies of programmatic advertising into the traditional TV and premium video landscape. Through its offerings, Videology aims to create a more meaningful web experience for consumers while increasing accountability for advertisers.
Mediakraft Networks
Series A in 2013
Mediakraft Networks is a European online television network founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The company specializes in creating and marketing digital content, focusing on programs that cater to young audiences with themes like entertainment, beauty, sports, and current events. Mediakraft Networks offers services that include the production, distribution, and marketing of online video content, as well as influencer campaigns. Additionally, it advises businesses on social media strategies and manages the promotion of online video artists, aiming to enhance their visibility across various digital platforms.
ViewLift
Venture Round in 2013
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2013
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides audiences with the opportunity to watch, share, and support a wide array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers thousands of full-length movies, TV shows, and documentaries across various genres, including comedy, drama, science, and horror. Viewers can access content on multiple devices, including mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs, and the service features multi-lingual options to cater to a diverse audience. SnagFilms aims to make independent and award-winning films accessible to a broader community while fostering a culture of support for filmmakers.
WhoSay Inc. is a media management platform designed for high-profile personalities in film, television, music, and sports, enabling them to manage interactions with fans through social and mainstream media. By offering an invitation-only platform and applications, WhoSay allows over 2,000 celebrities to maintain direct connections with their audiences across various channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The company serves influencer marketing clients and helps brands engage with fans through authentic storytelling and targeted content marketing. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Germantown, New York, with an additional office in Beverly Hills, California, WhoSay operates as a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. Following its acquisition in 2018, WhoSay continues to provide unique marketing solutions by leveraging celebrity influence to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2012
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides audiences with the opportunity to watch, share, and support a wide array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers thousands of full-length movies, TV shows, and documentaries across various genres, including comedy, drama, science, and horror. Viewers can access content on multiple devices, including mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs, and the service features multi-lingual options to cater to a diverse audience. SnagFilms aims to make independent and award-winning films accessible to a broader community while fostering a culture of support for filmmakers.
ViewLift
Debt Financing in 2012
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.
Catalog Spree
Series A in 2011
Catalog Spree is the personal digital mall that lets consumers browse catalogs and lookbooks, discover new brands and share products and trends. The award-winning iOS app brings the fun of window shopping to the iPad and iPhone, connecting consumers with the brands they love in a personalized, one-stop mobile shopping experience. Catalog Spree’s visually engaging, full-page lookbooks allow consumers to quickly and easily flip through pages to browse and shop fashion and products on an iPad or iPhone (also available on the web). The app features more than 350 catalogs and lookbooks from top-tier brands including Fab, Forever 21, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Stella & Dot, Target, The Land of Nod, and TOMS Shoes. Catalog Spree works with retailers to publish digital versions of print catalogs, create custom lookbooks with its all-digital publishing platform and distribute content to over 100 million targeted shoppers on the web through its partnership with Google.
UberMedia
Venture Round in 2011
UberMedia’s diverse suite of products process billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to understand and influence modern consumers with the most accurate business decision science. Targeted mobile advertising campaigns reach beyond generic visibility to solve real-world business objectives, including customer conquests, improved in-store visits, and increased sales. UberMedia delivers dynamic advertising solutions for Fortune 500 companies across retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets. Recognized as a pioneer in targeted mobile advertising, UberMedia was listed as Fast Company’s “50 Most Innovative Companies” and The Wall Street Journal’s Top “50 Startups.” UberMedia is headquartered in Pasadena, CA as a network company of Idealab, a world-renowned operator of leading technology businesses. For more information, visit www.ubermedia.com.
Peacock Equity
Acquisition in 2011
Peacock Equity is a global capital fund co-founded by GE Commercial Finance's Media, Communications & Entertainment business and NBC Universal. The joint venture focuses on companies developing technologies, platforms, or business models that align strategically with NBC Universal and have significant growth potential. Peacock Equity's capital investments span advertising services, digital content and communities, as well as wireless and international platforms.
NinthDecimal
Venture Round in 2011
NinthDecimal, Inc. is a mobile audience intelligence platform that specializes in leveraging location data to enhance marketing strategies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides solutions for audience targeting, measurement, insights, and data licensing. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions designed to optimize customer engagement across various channels. The Audiences solution enables brands to access and activate customized audience segments based on both offline and online behaviors, while the Insights solution offers deep competitive analysis and brand performance evaluation. Additionally, NinthDecimal delivers innovative closed-loop TV planning and measurement tools, including TV retargeting and audience optimization for television advertising. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major TV networks, helping them effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on consumer behavior and store visits. NinthDecimal was previously known as JiWire, Inc. and became a subsidiary of inMarket Media LLC in 2020.
Flipboard
Series B in 2011
Flipboard, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile social magazine application, allowing users to collect and share news articles, videos, and photos from a variety of sources. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in New York and Beijing, Flipboard's platform enables users to aggregate web content based on their personal interests and present it in a digital magazine format. This personalized magazine can be easily shared and followed through social media, facilitating an engaging way for users to stay updated on news and discover stories from around the world. Additionally, Flipboard offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and provides native and display advertising services to advertisers.
NBCUniversal
Acquisition in 2011
NBCUniversal is a prominent media and entertainment company headquartered in New York, formed from the merger of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment in 2004. The company develops, produces, and markets a wide array of content, including entertainment, news, and information, catering to a global audience. Its diverse portfolio encompasses broadcast and cable networks, a motion picture studio, television production operations, a television station group, and world-renowned theme parks. Additionally, NBCUniversal operates a suite of internet-based businesses that allow consumers to access its content across various platforms and devices. With a significant presence in multiple U.S. states and London, NBCUniversal is dedicated to delivering exceptional media experiences and innovative storytelling.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2011
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides audiences with the opportunity to watch, share, and support a wide array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers thousands of full-length movies, TV shows, and documentaries across various genres, including comedy, drama, science, and horror. Viewers can access content on multiple devices, including mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and TVs, and the service features multi-lingual options to cater to a diverse audience. SnagFilms aims to make independent and award-winning films accessible to a broader community while fostering a culture of support for filmmakers.
ViewLift
Venture Round in 2011
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.
Vox Media
Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
NinthDecimal
Debt Financing in 2010
NinthDecimal, Inc. is a mobile audience intelligence platform that specializes in leveraging location data to enhance marketing strategies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides solutions for audience targeting, measurement, insights, and data licensing. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions designed to optimize customer engagement across various channels. The Audiences solution enables brands to access and activate customized audience segments based on both offline and online behaviors, while the Insights solution offers deep competitive analysis and brand performance evaluation. Additionally, NinthDecimal delivers innovative closed-loop TV planning and measurement tools, including TV retargeting and audience optimization for television advertising. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major TV networks, helping them effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on consumer behavior and store visits. NinthDecimal was previously known as JiWire, Inc. and became a subsidiary of inMarket Media LLC in 2020.
BlackArrow
Series C in 2010
BlackArrow is a provider of television advertising and data solutions, specializing in advanced advertising technology for the pay-TV industry. The company serves over 37 million homes and collaborates with major service providers, including Comcast and Time Warner Cable. BlackArrow's integrated products enable clients to monetize video content across multiple screens, enhancing the efficiency of sales and marketing efforts. By delivering timely insights and real-time audience measurement, BlackArrow helps its clients navigate the complexities of on-demand advertising, ultimately supporting the growth of their multiscreen TV advertising businesses.
Videology
Series B in 2010
Videology is a digital media advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for connecting advertisers with consumers. The company develops software that enables converged and addressable advertising across both television and digital video platforms. By utilizing consumer data and advanced ad decisioning, Videology optimizes the performance of video and display advertising campaigns, ensuring that advertisements reach the most relevant audiences. Its advertising technology continually analyzes media and audience data to enhance forecasting and demand estimation, bringing the efficiencies of programmatic advertising into the traditional TV and premium video landscape. Through its offerings, Videology aims to create a more meaningful web experience for consumers while increasing accountability for advertisers.
Invite Media
Series A in 2009
Invite Media specializes in media-buying optimization technology for the display advertising sector. The company has developed a platform that enables advertisers and agencies to engage in real-time bidding for display ad space. This technology allows users to set up and manage automated strategies for buying and optimizing online media, facilitating intelligent purchasing across various sources of real-time bidded inventory. Through its platform, Invite Media aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of display ad campaigns for advertisers, agencies, and agency trading desks.
Vox Media
Series B in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Jingle Networks
Series D in 2009
Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.
NinthDecimal
Series B in 2008
NinthDecimal, Inc. is a mobile audience intelligence platform that specializes in leveraging location data to enhance marketing strategies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides solutions for audience targeting, measurement, insights, and data licensing. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions designed to optimize customer engagement across various channels. The Audiences solution enables brands to access and activate customized audience segments based on both offline and online behaviors, while the Insights solution offers deep competitive analysis and brand performance evaluation. Additionally, NinthDecimal delivers innovative closed-loop TV planning and measurement tools, including TV retargeting and audience optimization for television advertising. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major TV networks, helping them effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on consumer behavior and store visits. NinthDecimal was previously known as JiWire, Inc. and became a subsidiary of inMarket Media LLC in 2020.
Radiance
Acquisition in 2008
Radiance, based in Sunnyvale, CA and founded in 2000, had investors such as Sutter Hill Ventures, Vanguard Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, ChevronTexaco Venture Equities and Net Partners, though this sale seems to be more of a fire sale. The company had raised at least $26 million and possibly more over the years. Radiance’s technology helps moves digital video files for the advertising and enterprise sectors. Its product development market has merged with the CMC’s engineering and integrated technology unit.
DailyCandy
Acquisition in 2008
DailyCandy is an online brand that specializes in providing high-quality editorial content through email newsletters and a website, targeting fashion and lifestyle-conscious women. The company offers a free daily email newsletter that serves as an insider's guide to the latest trends in fashion, style, gadgets, travel, food, and entertainment. DailyCandy publishes thirteen city-specific editions, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London, along with a national edition titled Everywhere. Additionally, it produces eight weekly editions, such as Kids Everywhere for parents and DailyCandy Travel. The newsletters are designed to feel like correspondence from a knowledgeable friend, sharing recommendations on beauty treatments, must-have items, and dining hotspots. DailyCandy was previously owned by Pilot, a company led by Bob Pittman, which acquired it in 2003.
GridNetworks
Series B in 2008
[GridNetworks](http://www.gridnetworks.com)' GridNetworks powers Internet television; getting Internet video content onto TVs and computers—with no additional hardware, while keeping content owners in control of their brand, content, and revenue model.
Visible World
Series C in 2008
Visible World, Inc. specializes in cloud-based television advertising solutions, offering automated tools for targeting, selling, and managing impression-based ad campaigns. Its HighYield platform includes features such as automated creative versioning, a sales portal for proposal optimization, and ad allocation that maximizes relevant impressions according to campaign goals. The platform also facilitates household addressable campaigns and measures ad performance using data from smart TVs. Additionally, it provides services to tag advertisements with specific cable zone information and enables the buying and selling of TV ad inventory. Serving a diverse clientele that includes advertisers, marketers, agencies, and networks, Visible World enhances ad relevance and engagement by leveraging data-driven conditions like geography and programming. Founded in 2000 and based in New York, Visible World operates as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Move Networks
Series C in 2008
Move Networks is a provider of digital media publishing and delivery services, specializing in live, multi-channel television over the Internet. The company utilizes its advanced adaptive streaming technology to create a comprehensive platform that serves as an operating system for video. This platform integrates various components, including middleware, content management, subscription packaging, billing, and digital rights management, enabling telecommunications providers and media companies to deliver a rich television experience. Additionally, Move Networks offers solutions for online broadcasters, TV studios, film companies, sports leagues, and content owners, facilitating high-resolution streaming and enhanced advertising capabilities. Its publishing services encompass online encoding, hosting, editing, organizing, streaming, and analytics, allowing clients to effectively manage and monetize their video content.
Giant Realm
Series A in 2008
Giant Realm is a New York-based media company that operates an online publishing platform aimed at the young male demographic, specifically targeting males aged 18 to 34. The company manages a network of websites that attract this audience through engaging content and vertical advertising. By focusing on the interests and preferences of young men, Giant Realm creates a tailored advertising environment that enhances engagement and drives revenue. Its business model is comparable to that of Glam Media, emphasizing the importance of niche content and targeted advertising in the digital media landscape.
BlackArrow
Series B in 2007
BlackArrow is a provider of television advertising and data solutions, specializing in advanced advertising technology for the pay-TV industry. The company serves over 37 million homes and collaborates with major service providers, including Comcast and Time Warner Cable. BlackArrow's integrated products enable clients to monetize video content across multiple screens, enhancing the efficiency of sales and marketing efforts. By delivering timely insights and real-time audience measurement, BlackArrow helps its clients navigate the complexities of on-demand advertising, ultimately supporting the growth of their multiscreen TV advertising businesses.
GridNetworks
Series A in 2007
[GridNetworks](http://www.gridnetworks.com)' GridNetworks powers Internet television; getting Internet video content onto TVs and computers—with no additional hardware, while keeping content owners in control of their brand, content, and revenue model.
ThePlatform
Acquisition in 2006
thePlatform is a prominent provider of white-label video management and publishing solutions, specializing in the management, monetization, and syndication of video content for media companies. Acting as an open hub, it supports the distribution of billions of professionally produced video views across various platforms, including PCs, mobile devices, and television. With a robust client base that includes major cable operators and leading media companies, thePlatform has established itself as a key player in the multiscreen video landscape. Based in Seattle, Washington, thePlatform has over a decade of experience in the industry and operates as an independent subsidiary of Comcast.
AOL
Corporate Round in 2005
AOL is a global internet company, headquartered in New York, with a significant presence in the U.S. and Europe. It operates a display advertising network and owns a portfolio of popular web brands and products. AOL's services include a web-based application, AOL Lifestream, which helps users manage and engage with multiple social networking platforms in one place. The company's former venture capital arm, AOL Ventures, focused on early-stage investments in technology-centric software companies.
Arroyo Video Solutions
Series B in 2005
Arroyo Video Solutions is a United States-based company that specializes in video on demand solutions. The company has developed a video platform that allows operators to deliver various video applications efficiently. In 2006, Arroyo Video Solutions was acquired by Cisco Systems, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the video services market.
Arroyo Video Solutions
Series A in 2004
Arroyo Video Solutions is a United States-based company that specializes in video on demand solutions. The company has developed a video platform that allows operators to deliver various video applications efficiently. In 2006, Arroyo Video Solutions was acquired by Cisco Systems, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the video services market.
TechTV
Acquisition in 2004
TechTV was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco, California, specializing in news and programming focused on computers, technology, and the Internet. Originally launched as ZDTV in 1998 by Ziff-Davis, the channel aimed to cater to an audience interested in technological advancements and digital culture. After six years of operation, TechTV merged with the G4 gaming channel, resulting in the discontinuation of its original programming. The channel was later owned by Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures before its eventual dissolution.
Visible World
Series B in 2003
Visible World, Inc. specializes in cloud-based television advertising solutions, offering automated tools for targeting, selling, and managing impression-based ad campaigns. Its HighYield platform includes features such as automated creative versioning, a sales portal for proposal optimization, and ad allocation that maximizes relevant impressions according to campaign goals. The platform also facilitates household addressable campaigns and measures ad performance using data from smart TVs. Additionally, it provides services to tag advertisements with specific cable zone information and enables the buying and selling of TV ad inventory. Serving a diverse clientele that includes advertisers, marketers, agencies, and networks, Visible World enhances ad relevance and engagement by leveraging data-driven conditions like geography and programming. Founded in 2000 and based in New York, Visible World operates as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
SeaChange International
Post in 2000
SeaChange International, Inc. is a provider of digital video systems, catering to television service providers, telecommunications companies, satellite operators, and media companies globally. The company operates through three main segments: Software, Servers and Storage, and Media Services. The Software segment focuses on developing and supporting applications for advertising, video on demand (VOD), and broadcast functionalities, along with offering professional services such as training and technical support. The Servers and Storage segment designs VOD and broadcast servers, also providing related services. The Media Services segment specializes in the aggregation and distribution of media content, including video and advertising, primarily for cable operators and telecommunications providers in Europe. SeaChange's solutions enable the management and distribution of video and advertising content, with revenue generated from hardware, software, and service sales. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company derives approximately half of its revenue from the United States, with the remainder coming from markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Exent Technologies Ltd., established in 1992 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, is a digital entertainment media company specializing in the marketing, merchandising, distribution, and monetization of mobile and PC games. It offers GameTanium, a subscription service providing access to over 2,500 Android games across smartphones, tablets, and televisions, and FreeRide Games, a web-based service offering premium full-version PC casual games at no cost. Exent serves game publishers, device manufacturers, telecommunications providers, web portals, and mobile operators, including notable clients like Verizon, T-Mobile, Asus, and Lenovo. Its patented technologies enable effective ad placement around full-screen games, allowing for free gameplay. Exent is privately held, with investors including Intel Capital, Cisco, Time Warner, and NEA.