McClatchy

The McClatchy Company, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, operates as a prominent publisher of newspapers and digital news platforms in the United States. It owns 30 daily newspapers across 29 markets, including notable publications such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, and The Charlotte Observer. McClatchy focuses on delivering comprehensive local news and advertising services through its leading local websites and various digital channels, including mobile applications and social media platforms. The company has a history of strategic acquisitions, expanding its footprint from California to include markets in the Northwest and East Coast. In February 2020, McClatchy filed for reorganization under Chapter 11, indicating ongoing challenges within the newspaper industry. Despite these challenges, McClatchy continues to serve fast-growing regions, aiming to provide quality journalism and community engagement.

Heather L. Fagundes

VP

Peter Farr

Chief Financial Officer

Craig Forman

President and Chief Executive Officer

Elaine Lintecum

Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

19 past transactions

Stringr

Seed Round in 2018
Stringr, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects media content contributors with media organizations seeking various types of media, including photographs and videos. It provides a platform where contributors can upload their work and license it for use by media outlets. Media organizations can search for videos based on location, date, and description, submit detailed footage requests, and download videos directly from the platform. The service also allows contributors to receive notifications for requests and capture the specified video content. Stringr supports multiple video formats, such as AVI, AAC, FLV, MP4, and 3GP. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ZergNet

Convertible Note in 2018
ZergNet.com provides a software solution designed for publishers to promote their content across a network of partner sites. This platform sends tailored recommendations to visitors, facilitating the discovery of content on various media sites. ZergNet focuses on generating incremental traffic and unique visitors for its partners, which include major media companies such as Conde Nast, Time, NBC, and Viacom. By implementing ZergNet's content recommendation module, publishers can significantly increase their return traffic, targeting specific areas like video and sponsored sections. The company is headquartered in New York, New York, and serves to enhance visibility and sales revenue for its partners by driving substantial daily traffic.

Stringr

Seed Round in 2017
Stringr, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects media content contributors with media organizations seeking various types of media, including photographs and videos. It provides a platform where contributors can upload their work and license it for use by media outlets. Media organizations can search for videos based on location, date, and description, submit detailed footage requests, and download videos directly from the platform. The service also allows contributors to receive notifications for requests and capture the specified video content. Stringr supports multiple video formats, such as AVI, AAC, FLV, MP4, and 3GP. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Offline

Venture Round in 2017
Offline Media, Inc. operates an online platform designed to help users discover local events and experiences in their cities. Founded in 2012 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Offline curates daily listings of activities, enabling users to explore and engage with their surroundings effectively. The platform also integrates users' LinkedIn profiles to facilitate professional networking through group events. By providing tailored recommendations, Offline aims to foster a deeper connection between individuals and their communities, helping them to appreciate and enjoy their city and everyday life.

The Herald-Sun

Acquisition in 2016
The Herald-Sun is a newspaper based in Durham, North Carolina, that has been providing local news and information since its founding in 1889. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including business, entertainment, living, sports, politics, obituaries, and opinion pieces. In addition to its print edition, The Herald-Sun offers news online and through mobile applications, ensuring accessibility for a broader audience. As of December 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company, continuing its long-standing commitment to serving the Durham community with relevant and timely information.

Pie

Seed Round in 2016
Pie develops a 360 video app for iPhone. Its app enables users to make and share 360 and other touchable videos on their phone. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Topix

Series B in 2016
News community connecting people to information and discussions that matter to them in us towns and cities

Moonlighting

Venture Round in 2016
Moonlighting, Inc. operates a freelance hiring platform that connects freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for various job opportunities, ranging from short-term tasks to long-term projects. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company offers a mobile, on-demand application that facilitates instant communication between individuals needing assistance and those able to provide it. Additionally, Moonlighting features a blockchain-supported platform and a suite of tools designed to empower independent workers globally, creating a virtual marketplace that enhances the freelance experience.

WhereBy.Us

Seed Round in 2016
WhereBy.Us Enterprises Inc. specializes in local content and engagement solutions, helping companies connect with local customers through research, strategy, and storytelling. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company publishes several media brands, including The New Tropic in Miami and The Evergrey in Seattle. These brands deliver multimedia content, daily newsletters, and experiential events to foster community engagement. WhereBy.Us operates in various cities across the United States, including Orlando, Pittsburgh, and Portland, providing a platform that reimagines local media for a highly mobile and globally minded audience.

RadioPublic

Seed Round in 2016
RadioPublic is a Public Benefit Corporation founded by PRX. With RadioPublic you can hear any podcast. Searching for and adding a show is fast. It's also simple to import your podcast subscriptions from other apps.

Moonlighting

Seed Round in 2015
Moonlighting, Inc. operates a freelance hiring platform that connects freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for various job opportunities, ranging from short-term tasks to long-term projects. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the company offers a mobile, on-demand application that facilitates instant communication between individuals needing assistance and those able to provide it. Additionally, Moonlighting features a blockchain-supported platform and a suite of tools designed to empower independent workers globally, creating a virtual marketplace that enhances the freelance experience.

Watchup

Series A in 2014
Watchup, Inc. develops an application that allows users to create video playlist from local, national, and international news channels. It offers its application on Apple TV, iOS, watchOS, Android smartphones and tablets, Amazon Fire TV, Kindle, and Nintendo Wii. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Menlo Park, California. As of January 31, 2017, Watchup, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Plex, Inc.

Engage3

Convertible Note in 2014
Engage3, Inc. specializes in retail intelligence and mobile shopping solutions by connecting consumers with retailers, manufacturers, and media companies to facilitate personalized promotions. The company offers a suite of platforms, including MissionControl, which manages competitive price shop operations, and Vantage, an offer optimization platform that utilizes market intelligence and real-time auctioning to deliver tailored messaging to consumers. Additionally, Engage3 provides ShoppingScout, a personal shopping assistant that helps users navigate brands and retailers while managing their shopping experience. The company serves a diverse clientele, including manufacturers of consumer packaged goods, grocery and drug store retailers, and publishers, leveraging data science and AI to enhance pricing strategies and shopper engagement. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Davis, California, with an office in Scottsdale, Arizona, Engage3 aims to empower retail executives with real-time data insights for strategic decision-making.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2014
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with an additional office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company engages approximately 160 million U.S. consumers through its shopping applications and mobile networks. It operates key platforms such as Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales, access coupons, and earn cashback from nearby retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a shopping catalog platform that allows users to browse and purchase products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media offers the Wanderful Mobile Network and the Wanderful Regional Network, which utilize location and historical data to effectively target specific audiences for retail advertisers. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.

Wanderful Media

Venture Round in 2012
Wanderful Media, LLC is a retail-focused mobile media company based in Los Gatos, California, with an additional office in Chico, California. Founded in 2011, the company engages approximately 160 million U.S. consumers through its shopping applications and mobile networks. It operates key platforms such as Find&Save, which helps shoppers discover sales, access coupons, and earn cashback from nearby retail stores, and CoffeeTable, a shopping catalog platform that allows users to browse and purchase products directly from retailers. Additionally, Wanderful Media offers the Wanderful Mobile Network and the Wanderful Regional Network, which utilize location and historical data to effectively target specific audiences for retail advertisers. Formerly known as ShopCo Holdings, LLC, the company rebranded in September 2012 and operates as a subsidiary of OwnLocal, Inc.

Knight Ridder

Acquisition in 2006
Knight Ridder engages in newspaper and Internet publishing business. It provides news, information, and advertising through print and online in the United States. As of December 25, 2005, the company published 32 daily and 65 non daily newspapers with approximately 8.1 million daily and 11.5 Sunday subscribers. Its Internet operation, Knight Ridder Digital, develops and manages its online properties, and operates Real Cities (RealCities.com), a national network of city and regional Web sites. Knight-Ridder also invests in various Internet, technology, and newsprint companies. The company was formerly known as Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc. and changed its name to Knight-Ridder, Inc. in 1976. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. As of June 27, 2006, Knight-Ridder, Inc. is a subsidiary of McClatchy Co.

Topix

Series A in 2005
News community connecting people to information and discussions that matter to them in us towns and cities

StreamSearch LIVE

Series C in 2000
StreamSearch LIVE is focused on producing live original video programs and content for the media and telecommunications sectors. The company offers a unified and scalable system of tools that enables the development, discovery, and redistribution of innovative live video content. Originally founded in 1999, StreamSearch has recently undergone a relaunch, emphasizing its commitment to shaping the emerging live internet video industry. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for live video with its unique platform, which positions it as a potential leader in this space. StreamSearch has a rich history of producing notable projects, including significant online movie launches and pioneering online film and music festivals. With a revitalized team and a vision centered around live content, StreamSearch LIVE is set to redefine its market presence and drive the future of live video broadcasting.

BrightStreet

Venture Round in 2000
BrightStreet is a Internet/Internet Software & Services company based in Mountain View, California.