Comcast

Comcast Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, is a global media and technology company with two main divisions: Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable provides video, high-speed internet, phone, wireless security, and automation services to residential and business customers under the XFINITY brand. NBCUniversal operates news, entertainment, and sports cable networks, broadcast networks NBC and Telemundo, television production operations, station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and Resorts. Comcast Ventures, established in 1999, is the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, investing in transformative consumer and enterprise companies across various sectors, typically from seed to late-stage growth, with initial investments ranging from $2 million to $25 million.

Michelle Chang

Partner

Rocky Gupta

EVP - Treasurer

Broderick D. Johnson

EVP Of Public Policy and Digital Equity

Gorav Khanna

Associate

James Kosta

Executive Director, Comcast Innovation Labs Silicon Valley

Ryan Lee

Principal

Sophia Marshall

Senior Vice President, Division Communications

Shivani Mathur

Associate

Kyle Peters

Director, Finance

Marc Silberman

Partner

Dalila Wilson-Scott

EVP, Chief Diversity Officer and President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation

Past deals in Video on Demand

Xumo

Acquisition in 2019
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.

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.

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.

TuneIn

Series G in 2017
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.

Grokker

Series B in 2016
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that offers a wide range of expert-led video content focused on wellness, including fitness, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker provides users with access to over 3,700 videos varying in length from 5 to 50 minutes. The platform is designed to support workplace wellness by delivering personalized and easily implementable programs that promote employee health and fitness. Users can explore diverse categories, such as yoga styles, fitness routines, and various cooking techniques, while benefiting from a community that fosters connection among employees. Grokker's model emphasizes convenience, allowing access to its resources anytime and from any device, helping clients maintain a consistent routine for improved well-being.

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.

TuneIn

Series F in 2015
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.

VHX

Series B in 2015
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.

Spectrum

Acquisition in 2014
Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that provides a diverse array of home entertainment and information services. Its offerings include video on-demand, digital video recording, high-speed internet access, and various communication tools, as well as home automation and monitoring services. In addition to residential services, Spectrum also caters to business clients with data and network services, video programming, and music services. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Spectrum operates in multiple regions, including New York State, the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Southern California, and Texas. The company has grown to serve approximately 15 million customers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BuddyTV

Acquisition in 2007
BuddyTV operates as a prominent entertainment website aimed at enhancing the viewing experience for television fans. The platform serves millions of unique visitors monthly, providing them with a space to connect with fellow viewers, access the latest news about their favorite shows and actors, and engage with entertaining features. With its BuddyTVGuide app, which has garnered over 550,000 downloads on iOS and an impressive average user rating of 4.5 stars, the company offers innovative ways for consumers to enjoy and discover must-see television. Through interviews and news features, BuddyTV enables users to stay informed about TV shows and movies while fostering a sense of community among fans.

BroadLogic Network Technologies

Venture Round in 2007
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and supplying video-processing mixed signal semiconductors tailored for broadband network operators. The company provides essential services such as video-on-demand, digital video, voice, and high-speed data to consumers. Its flagship product, TeraPIX, is a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams and creates both analog and digital service tiers, allowing cable-ready devices like televisions, DVRs, and PCs with tuner cards to access various programming. Additionally, BroadLogic offers a Wideband Receiver designed for new subscriber devices. The company supports system operators and manufacturers with its innovative solutions and has established strategic partnerships with several major industry players. Founded in 1998, BroadLogic is headquartered in San Jose, California, and also maintains a development center in Beijing, China.

Fandango

Acquisition in 2007
Fandango is a prominent online movie-ticketing service and a unit of NBCUniversal, facilitating ticket purchases for over 24,000 screens across the United States. The platform allows users to easily discover, plan, and buy tickets in advance for a range of films, with options for printing tickets at home or using mobile tickets on smartphones. In addition to ticket sales, Fandango offers an array of entertainment content, including film reviews, trailers, celebrity interviews, and fan commentary, enriching the moviegoing experience. Accessible through its website and mobile applications on various platforms, Fandango attracts more than 30 million visitors each month, serving as a vital resource for both movie enthusiasts and the film industry. Founded in 2012, Fandango has established itself as a key player in the digital ticketing landscape.

Revver Digital

Venture Round in 2006
Revver, founded in 2004, is an online video sharing platform that pioneered a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content, allowing creators to earn income from their videos. The site became known for its 50/50 revenue split, attracting popular content such as Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides tools for users to create video portals, upload and share videos, and access a diverse library of categories including comedy, music, and sports. It also offers features for embedding videos on websites and blogs, sharing via email, and utilizing RSS feeds. While Revver experienced growth in its early days, it faced increasing competition from larger platforms like YouTube, which significantly outpaced Revver in terms of monthly page views. Despite these challenges, Revver continues to cater to a niche audience interested in monetizing their video content.

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.

Movaz Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.

Broadbus Technologies

Series C in 2005
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneer in developing memory-based systems that facilitated the delivery of movies and television on demand. The company specialized in video-on-demand software tailored for communications service providers, enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services. Its offerings included time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, on-demand advertisement insertion, and comprehensive on-demand television solutions. In July 2006, Broadbus Technologies was acquired by Motorola for $181 million, further integrating its innovative technology into a larger telecommunications framework.

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.

Broadbus Technologies

Series B in 2004
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneer in developing memory-based systems that facilitated the delivery of movies and television on demand. The company specialized in video-on-demand software tailored for communications service providers, enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services. Its offerings included time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, on-demand advertisement insertion, and comprehensive on-demand television solutions. In July 2006, Broadbus Technologies was acquired by Motorola for $181 million, further integrating its innovative technology into a larger telecommunications framework.

SkyStream Networks

Venture Round in 2003
SkyStream Networks develops market-leading networking solutions for advanced video and IP services. Our solutions enable our service provider, enterprise and federal customers to deliver enhanced video and IP services cost-effectively over wired and wireless networks. SkyStream's customers and partners include BT, Clear Channel Worldwide, Convergent Media, EchoStar Communications Corporation, Gilat, New Skies Satellites, Safeway, Telefonica and Telespazio.

Broadbus Technologies

Series A in 2002
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneer in developing memory-based systems that facilitated the delivery of movies and television on demand. The company specialized in video-on-demand software tailored for communications service providers, enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services. Its offerings included time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, on-demand advertisement insertion, and comprehensive on-demand television solutions. In July 2006, Broadbus Technologies was acquired by Motorola for $181 million, further integrating its innovative technology into a larger telecommunications framework.

Movaz Networks

Series B in 2001
Movaz Networks is a manufacturer of broadband optical transport systems based in Norcross, Georgia. Founded in 2000, the company specializes in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment and offers a range of optical solutions designed for metro, regional, enterprise, and government networks. Their product portfolio includes advanced optical transport systems, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexing solutions, and carrier-class offerings that utilize distributed photonic switching and generalized multiprotocol label switching protocols. Movaz Networks markets its products through direct sales, private label partnerships, and value-added resellers, serving telecommunications carriers, cable network providers, research and educational institutions, and government agencies. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective wavelength services to meet the demands of modern networking environments.

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.

RespondTV

Venture Round in 2000
RespondTV has a potent blend of proven vision and real-world success. They offer operators, programmers and advertisers the most comprehensive enhanced TV infrastructure and services available: from hosting, serving and reporting to off the shelf applications. Let RespondTV guide you through the exciting possibilities that enhanced TV brings, and discover how to make the riches of this untapped marketing potential a reality - Today. Their capabilities and experience offer their clients and partners compelling reasons for investing in enhanced TV.

Greater Philadelphia Cablevision

Acquisition in 1999
Greater Philadelphia Cablevision
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