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.
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.
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.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
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.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
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.
Houseparty
Series C in 2016
Houseparty is an internet company based in San Francisco, California, that operates a social networking platform focused on enhancing online communication through empathy. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in live video streaming and interaction. Its mobile application allows users to engage in group video calls with friends, facilitating real-time communication and social interaction. By integrating with popular social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, Houseparty enables users to share and influence live video content, creating a unique space for connecting with others.
Cheddar is a media and entertainment company that operates live news networks aimed at delivering fresh perspectives on business, technology, culture, and innovation. With a monthly viewership exceeding 6.5 million, Cheddar broadcasts its content across various platforms, including SlingTV, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. The company runs two primary networks: Cheddar, which focuses on business news highlighting innovative executives and technologies, and Cheddar Big News, a general news network catering to a younger audience. Broadcasting from notable locations, including the New York Stock Exchange and a street-level studio in New York's Flatiron Building, Cheddar seeks to provide an authentic voice that reflects the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of its viewers, enabling them to access live and on-demand news. Founded by Jon Steinberg, Cheddar aims to redefine news consumption in a post-cable era.
NextVR, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and delivery of advanced video capture technology for virtual reality experiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, NextVR has created a platform that transmits live and on-demand virtual reality content in high-definition quality, enabling immersive experiences for sports events, concerts, and cinematic productions. The company holds over 26 patents related to the capture, compression, transmission, and display of virtual reality content, positioning it as a leader in the field. With strategic partnerships with major technology firms, NextVR aims to make virtual reality a mainstream medium for entertainment by ensuring that its content can be streamed effectively over standard home and mobile Internet connections. As a subsidiary of Apple Inc., NextVR continues to innovate in the realm of immersive media, enhancing access and engagement for fans around the world.
LiveNinja
Venture Round in 2016
LiveNinja is a company based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2011, that focuses on enhancing customer service through innovative communication tools. The company provides a video chat marketplace platform that allows users to connect with experts across various topics and fields, facilitating direct learning and interaction. Its latest offering, LiveNinja Messenger, streamlines customer communication by consolidating conversations into a single message thread, thus improving the overall customer experience. The company's mission is to ensure that individuals can access the services and assistance they need anytime and anywhere.
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.
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.
NextVR, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and delivery of advanced video capture technology for virtual reality experiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, NextVR has created a platform that transmits live and on-demand virtual reality content in high-definition quality, enabling immersive experiences for sports events, concerts, and cinematic productions. The company holds over 26 patents related to the capture, compression, transmission, and display of virtual reality content, positioning it as a leader in the field. With strategic partnerships with major technology firms, NextVR aims to make virtual reality a mainstream medium for entertainment by ensuring that its content can be streamed effectively over standard home and mobile Internet connections. As a subsidiary of Apple Inc., NextVR continues to innovate in the realm of immersive media, enhancing access and engagement for fans around the world.
YouNow, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2011 that operates a live social networking platform allowing users to broadcast themselves in real-time to a global audience. Its application enables users to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams, and engage in video chats. Accessible on iOS, Android, and web platforms, YouNow fosters a community where users can create and interact with diverse content. The company also operates PROPS, a blockchain-based platform that supports a decentralized economy for video applications, allowing users to buy virtual currency while content creators earn revenue through audience engagement. Additional offerings include Rize, which connects broadcasters with engaged viewers, and the WTF game show application, where contestants participate in live game shows through video chat. By blending broadcasting, gaming, and social networking, YouNow empowers individuals to express their creativity and forge meaningful connections.
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.
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
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.
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.
FreeWheel Media
Acquisition in 2014
FreeWheel Media is a company that specializes in managing the economics of content for the entertainment industry. It provides a comprehensive platform designed for video advertising analytics and management, offering technical infrastructure that supports revenue rights management and business operations. FreeWheel Media's services include advertising sales rights, contract management, ad serving, and analytics, as well as support for programmatic and linear online advertising. The company also delivers advisory services to assist clients in optimizing their advertising strategies and operations, enabling them to effectively manage and monetize their content across various 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.
Ramp Holdings, Inc. specializes in Software-as-a-Service solutions aimed at modernizing financial operations and enhancing content delivery. The company provides a comprehensive platform that includes tools for corporate card management, expense tracking, bill payments, and accounting integrations. By leveraging advanced technologies such as speech-to-text, natural language processing, and search engine optimization, Ramp allows organizations to maximize the value of their video content and drive increased engagement. Its offerings also include various video management solutions, notably for the SharePoint ecosystem, which facilitate seamless integration, live streaming, and efficient content delivery. Founded in 1948 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Ramp operates as a subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies Corporation. The company serves diverse industries, including media, finance, healthcare, and technology, with a focus on creating cost-effective and insightful financial tools for organizations.
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.
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.
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.
Ortiva Wireless
Series C in 2010
Ortiva Wireless, Inc. specializes in mobile video management solutions, focusing on the optimization of video content for mobile network operators and managed service providers. The company offers a mobile video optimization gateway, known as mVOG, which enhances mobile streaming capabilities through asset preparation, transcoding, and efficient delivery of both live and on-demand video content. Additionally, Ortiva Wireless provides iVOG, a video optimization platform aimed at improving network efficiency and reducing bandwidth consumption for wireless operators. Founded in 2004 and based in La Jolla, California, Ortiva Wireless is committed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of mobile video services.
BNI Video
Venture Round in 2010
BNI Video is a software company established in 2009 that specializes in providing tools and services for video service providers (VSPs) within the cable, telecommunications, and wireless sectors. The company’s technology platform enhances the ability of VSPs to integrate social networking, search, and other advanced applications into their offerings, facilitating quicker and more reliable delivery across various endpoints. BNI Video's product lineup includes a video control plane and CDN manager, which seamlessly integrates with existing VSP infrastructure, as well as a video delivery platform designed for telecommunication service providers. This platform supports the effective management of content creation, distribution, and monetization, enabling operators to deliver both linear and on-demand video services efficiently. Through its innovative solutions, BNI Video aims to reduce operational costs and complexity while enhancing consumer viewing experiences and expanding monetization opportunities for its clients.
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.
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.
Ortiva Wireless
Series B in 2007
Ortiva Wireless, Inc. specializes in mobile video management solutions, focusing on the optimization of video content for mobile network operators and managed service providers. The company offers a mobile video optimization gateway, known as mVOG, which enhances mobile streaming capabilities through asset preparation, transcoding, and efficient delivery of both live and on-demand video content. Additionally, Ortiva Wireless provides iVOG, a video optimization platform aimed at improving network efficiency and reducing bandwidth consumption for wireless operators. Founded in 2004 and based in La Jolla, California, Ortiva Wireless is committed to enhancing the quality and efficiency of mobile video services.
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.
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.
Entropic provides delivery, processing, and distribution of traditional HDTV broadcasts and IP-based streaming video content to the home. In addition to their next-generation STB, System-on-a-Chip, and connectivity solutions, entropic allows Pay-TV operators to provide consumers with engaging whole-home entertainment by transforming how digital entertainment is delivered, connected, and consumed at home.