YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing platform founded in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees. The platform allows users to upload, view, and share a wide variety of video content, including music videos, educational videos, and personal vlogs. It supports both registered and unregistered users, with registered users enjoying the ability to upload an unlimited number of videos. YouTube features content from various creators, including media corporations and independent artists, and operates predominantly on an ad-supported model, with additional rental options for select films. It aims to foster open dialogue and community engagement by giving individuals a voice and allowing them to connect over shared interests. YouTube is available in 76 languages and was acquired by Google in 2006, operating as a subsidiary of the tech giant.

Matt Halprin

Vice President

5 past transactions

simsim

Acquisition in 2021
Simsim is developing a video-based e-commerce platform tailored to the shopping behaviors of Indian consumers, addressing their need for trust and local language solutions. Recognizing the challenges in online sales penetration in India, Simsim aims to fulfill unmet customer needs by integrating content and commerce. The platform utilizes social media influencers to create interactive experiences that promote products, helping customers discover suitable options while enabling sellers to enhance their revenue. This approach seeks to replicate the familiar retail store experience in an online environment, making shopping more engaging and accessible for users.

Subarctic Limited

Acquisition in 2016
Subarctic is focused on the development of software solutions that enable technology companies to manage their businesses.

Bandpage

Acquisition in 2016
BandPage, Inc. operates a music-sharing platform designed to help musicians connect with fans and manage their online presence. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company enables artists to upload and update their profiles, bios, images, videos, tracks, and tour dates across multiple platforms, including social media and major music services. With over 500,000 musicians utilizing its services, BandPage facilitates engagement and sales to millions of fans across platforms such as Spotify, iHeartRadio, and VEVO. The company offers tools like BandPage Everywhere for managing content across various sites and BandPage Connect for integrating with different platforms. BandPage serves as a crucial infrastructure for artists, allowing them to display and sell their merchandise and other offerings in a targeted manner, adapting to the changing landscape of fan engagement in the music industry. As of February 2016, BandPage operates as a subsidiary of YouTube, LLC.

Vidmaker

Acquisition in 2014
Vidmaker is a collaborative online video editor that makes it easy to work with video anywhere and with anyone. Users can work together in real time with video, images and sound from services like Dropbox and Google Drive, and effortlessly share their projects either on Vidmaker's video platform or YouTube.

Next New Networks

Acquisition in 2011
Next New Networks operates as a provider of internet-based micro television networks, focusing on niche communities. Launched in 2007, the company combines elements of traditional television with the interactive capabilities of the internet, encouraging viewer participation in content creation and distribution. It has garnered significant viewership, boasting over 1 billion views and more than 2 million subscribers. The company is recognized for its original episodic series, including popular networks such as Barely Political, Channel Frederator, Hungry Nation, Fast Lane Daily, Indy Mogul, ThreadBanger, and Barely Digital. These networks feature a diverse range of content from comedic videos to cartoons and lifestyle programming. In addition to content creation, Next New Networks offers various advertising solutions, including brand integration and ad tracking, facilitating partnerships with advertisers to enhance visibility and engagement.
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