Epic Games
Corporate Round in 2024
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.
Generation Prime
Seed Round in 2023
Generation Prime is a digital healthcare platform focused on providing women's healthcare services, particularly in the area of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and related family planning and medical needs. The company aims to enhance accessibility and affordability of IVF treatments through a closed-loop system that integrates technology with healthcare delivery. By facilitating clinic roll-ups, Generation Prime enables healthcare professionals to offer services at reduced costs, thereby improving patient care and experience.
Disney Streaming
Secondary Market in 2022
BamTech LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in designing, developing, and distributing direct-to-consumer live entertainment and video streaming solutions. Originally emerging from MLBAM, the interactive media division of Major League Baseball, BamTech has established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality streaming experiences for live events. The company serves a diverse range of clients in e-gaming, media, and entertainment, including notable organizations such as the NHL, MLB, PGA TOUR, ESPN, Disney, WWE Network, Fox Sports, HBO, and Riot Games. With its proprietary technology, BamTech offers flexible video solutions that enhance content-viewing experiences and cater to millions of consumers worldwide, allowing access to content anytime and on any device. Since its incorporation in 2015, BamTech has been a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
Exceptional Minds
Grant in 2022
Exceptional Minds is a school and professional studio that prepares individuals with autism for careers in animation and visual effects, a unique nonprofit organization now serving a population that is underrepresented in the workforce.
Central Texas Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Central Texas Food Bank offers food, grocery products, and educational services. Their services include donate, volunteer, donate food, and food industry donations. For inquiries, their telephone number and physical address are available on their website.
Houston Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Houston Food Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing community nutrition and food insecurity. It serves as a vital provider of food distribution services, delivering meals and hunger relief to underprivileged families through various programs. The organization collaborates with hunger relief agencies, church food pantries, and community partners to ensure that essential food resources reach those in need. In addition to food assistance, Houston Food Bank also offers educational initiatives, job training, and health management programs aimed at fostering long-term stability for individuals and families. Its comprehensive approach not only alleviates immediate hunger but also contributes to the overall well-being and empowerment of the community.
Capital Area Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Capital Area Food Bank is delivering food to solve hunger and its companion problems.
Redwood Empire Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Redwood Empire Food Bank has been feeding neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. They distribute food through their own programs and those of our partner organizations. They serve their communities through three initiatives.
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Treasure Coast Food Bank works to solve poverty through operating grassroots projects, delivering direct food service programs, and educating the public about the challenges people face in communities. acts as a link between food suppliers and people who are having trouble feeding themselves. Their pet pantry program offers free food to seniors, single people, and families who are struggling to feed their pets. They offer free pet food to households via mobile pantry program and partner agency locators, ensuring that the home receives an additional service.
Montgomery County Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Montgomery County Food Bank offers a solution for food waste by rescuing food. It distributes fruits and vegetables, which increases the importance of sustainability and promotes healthy food choices. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and addresses are available on their website.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Grant in 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County provides children, seniors, and low-income families with nutritious meals, including fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy, meat, and grains, as well as shelf-stable foods like beans, canned meat, and fish. The company's contact modes are mail, phone, and physical address.
Long Island Cares
Grant in 2022
The mission of Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry on Long Island.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Grant in 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida With the assistance of several donors, volunteers, and a loving, committed community, the food bank collects, stores, and distributes donated food to recipients. It assists in connecting those who qualify for SNAP food assistance benefits with the tools they require to enroll in the program and get assistance.
Feeding South Florida
Grant in 2022
Feeding South Florida is a non profit organization that provides food assistance services for children, older adults, working poor, single parents, veterans, and former neighbors. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.
Food Share of Ventura County
Grant in 2022
Food Share of Ventura County is dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County.
SF-Marin Food Bank
Grant in 2022
SF-Marin Food Bank is a supplier of food products. They provide products that include vegetables and fruits. They offers food for events and flud people. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Grant in 2022
Community FoodBank of New Jersey packages food orders for local soup kitchens and food pantries, purchases and collects food for distribution, and helps people in need through SNAP application assistance. It is an anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization.
Food Bank For New York City
Grant in 2022
Food Bank For New York City has been the city’s major hunger-relief organization working to end hunger throughout the five boroughs for more than 30 years. Nearly one in five New Yorkers relies on Food Bank for food and other resources. Food Bank takes a strategic, multifaceted approach that provides meals and builds capacity in the neediest communities, while raising awareness and engagement among all New Yorkers. Through its network of more than 1,000 charities and schools citywide, Food Bank provides food for approximately 62.5 million free meals per year for New Yorkers in need. Food Bank For New York City’s income support services, including food stamps (also known as SNAP) and free tax assistance for the working poor, put more than $170 million each year into the pockets of New Yorkers, helping them to afford food and achieve greater dignity and independence. Food Bank’s nutrition education programs and services empower more than 50,000 children, teens and adults to sustain a healthy diet and active lifestyle on a low budget. Working toward long-term solutions to food poverty, Food Bank develops policy and conducts research to inform community and government efforts. To learn more about how you can help, please visit foodbanknyc.org. Follow us on Facebook (FoodBank4NYC), Twitter (@FoodBank4NYC) and Instagram (FoodBank4NYC). To donate, visit www.foodbanknyc.org/donate. To become a partner, visit www.foodbanknyc.org/partner. To volunteer, visit volunteer.foodbanknyc.org. To advocate, visit www.foodbanknyc.org/advocate. To host a Virtual Food Drive, visit www.foodbanknyc.org/vfd. To receive Food Bank For New York City’s CEO E-Newsletter, visit www.foodbanknyc.org/email.
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
Grant in 2022
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino is the leading hunger-relief organization and food bank.
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
Grant in 2022
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano is a food distribution company. They receive perishable and nonperishable food from manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, food drives, farmers, and individuals.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a non-profit hunger relief organization. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank also encourages the community to get involved and support hunger relief, particularly through volunteerism, and it runs nutrition education programs and pushes for public policies that benefit the people it serves and promotes nutrition security. They have programs that assist children, the elderly, and families in obtaining food, learning about nutrition, and applying for CalFresh.
Central California Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Central California Food Bank with the goal of ensuring that those in need of food received it.
City Harvest
Grant in 2022
City Harvest helps feed those who struggle to put meals on their tables. They deliver fresh fruits and vegetables for free. They provide through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Grant in 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository they programs includes food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters,
The Food Bank
Grant in 2022
The Food Bank is a nonprofit company that strengthens communities by distributing wholesome food to friends and family. While developing strategies to eradicate hunger in communities, give food to those who are in need. the food system to provide families, kids, elders, and individuals with access to nourishing meals. The Food Bank equips communities to fight hunger via partnerships, instruction, and initiatives.
Connecticut Foodshare
Grant in 2022
Connecticut Foodshare is a unified organization that exists to distribute nutritious food through local partner programs.
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Alameda County Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization. They distribute healthy meals and are on the forefront of approaches to ending hunger and poverty.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Grant in 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina has always prioritized the health and safety of our community, volunteers, and staff.
Food Lifeline
Grant in 2022
Food Lifeline engages in receiving surplus food from farmers, manufacturers, grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers. They then deliver it to food banks, shelters, and meal programmers. They are involved in providing meals every day to their community members.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Grant in 2022
The Northern Illinois Food Bank feeds hungry neighbours in 13 counties with wholesome meals.
Lowcountry Food Bank
Grant in 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank manages food assistance programs for their community partners that address the specific needs of vulnerable populations. They provide food for children, fresh produce, nutrition education, and ready-to-eat meals for seniors and veterans. They are against hunger and strive to provide nutritious food to everyone in they community.
Philabundance
Grant in 2022
Philabundance is a non-profit food bank that assists residents of Pennsylvania's Delaware Valley and Philadelphia.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina
Grant in 2022
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina is the leading hunger relief organisation for southeast North Carolina.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Grant in 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger.
Disney Streaming
Secondary Market in 2021
BamTech LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in designing, developing, and distributing direct-to-consumer live entertainment and video streaming solutions. Originally emerging from MLBAM, the interactive media division of Major League Baseball, BamTech has established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality streaming experiences for live events. The company serves a diverse range of clients in e-gaming, media, and entertainment, including notable organizations such as the NHL, MLB, PGA TOUR, ESPN, Disney, WWE Network, Fox Sports, HBO, and Riot Games. With its proprietary technology, BamTech offers flexible video solutions that enhance content-viewing experiences and cater to millions of consumers worldwide, allowing access to content anytime and on any device. Since its incorporation in 2015, BamTech has been a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
The VOID
Venture Round in 2019
The VOID, LLC is a company that builds and operates virtual entertainment centers, focusing on immersive experiences that allow individuals to explore virtual worlds alongside friends and family. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lindon, Utah, The VOID specializes in "hyper-reality" experiences, which combine virtual reality with interactive real-world environments. This innovative approach enables participants to engage in activities that blur the lines between the digital and physical realms, creating memorable and unforgettable experiences. The company caters to a diverse audience aged ten and older, welcoming individuals of all genders and backgrounds. In addition to its headquarters, The VOID has locations in Anaheim, California; Orlando, Florida; New York, New York; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Toronto, Canada.
Tyffon Inc. is a developer of entertainment applications and immersive mixed reality experiences, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company initially gained recognition for its mobile applications, such as ZombieBooth, which transforms images into 3D animations, and other innovative apps that apply effects like gender morphing and zombification to photographs. Tyffon has evolved to focus on location-based virtual reality experiences, launching its first venue, TYFFONIUM, in Tokyo in 2017. This venue offers free-roam virtual reality experiences that integrate multi-sensory effects, allowing users to engage in hyper-realistic environments together. The company has also established partnerships with notable organizations, including participation in Disney’s Accelerator program, which has furthered its development of collaborative entertainment content. Tyffon is expanding its presence internationally with plans to open additional locations outside of Japan.
Hulu, LLC is an online streaming service that offers a diverse selection of television shows, movies, and documentaries. Founded in March 2007 and based in Santa Monica, California, Hulu provides subscribers with access to a vast library of content from over 260 content providers, including major networks and studios such as FOX, NBCUniversal, and Sony Pictures. The platform allows users to enjoy both live and on-demand programming across various devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, and gaming consoles. In addition to its subscription service, Hulu offers content distribution options and consultancy services in research and analytics to advertisers and marketers. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company and maintains a dedicated management team with offices in several major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle.
Quibi
Venture Round in 2018
Quibi is a media company that specializes in creating mobile-first video content tailored for smartphones. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Quibi produces a diverse array of original shows, including scripted series, unscripted content, reality programs, documentaries, and daily news and sports segments. The platform is designed for an intuitive user experience, allowing viewers to watch content in both horizontal and vertical formats seamlessly. Quibi's focus is on delivering short-form episodes that aim to entertain, inform, and inspire its audience.
Sphero
Venture Round in 2018
Sphero is a company that integrates robotic and digital technology to create smartphone-controlled robots and STEAM-based educational tools. Established in 2010, Sphero has pioneered the connected play movement, offering immersive entertainment experiences that stimulate creativity and redefine play. The company focuses on transforming K-12 education by providing accessible tools that promote exploration, imagination, and perseverance in coding, science, music, and the arts. Sphero's products are designed to engage learners of all backgrounds and abilities, helping them discover their interests and equipping them with essential skills for future innovation. Through its innovative approach, Sphero aims to inspire the next generation of changemakers.
DigiSynd
Acquisition in 2018
DigiSynd is a company that specializes in outsourced packaging, syndication, and marketing solutions for digital studios and content creators. By leveraging traditional storytelling techniques and insights from conventional media, DigiSynd effectively enhances the online value of content within digital communities and interactive platforms. The company offers a range of services including online entertainment marketing, production, and syndication, helping clients navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Founded by Oliver Luckett and Rob Maigret, who previously collaborated at Revver, DigiSynd aims to maximize content reach and engagement through innovative marketing strategies tailored for the online environment.
Atom Tickets
Series C in 2018
Atom Tickets, LLC is a technology company that has developed an Android and iOS application designed to simplify the movie-going experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, Atom Tickets enables users to find and purchase movie tickets and concessions conveniently. The app features a range of functionalities, including access to movie reviews and trailers, as well as the ability to coordinate group ticket purchases and seating arrangements. Users can share movie listings with friends, gather opinions on what to see, and make separate payments for their tickets. Additionally, the app allows for pre-ordering of snacks, reducing wait times at concession stands. Atom Tickets aims to streamline the ticket-buying process while enhancing the overall social experience of attending films.
21st Century Fox
Acquisition in 2017
21st Century Fox is an American multinational mass media corporation headquartered in New York. Formed from the split of News Corporation in 2013, it retained the broadcasting and film assets of its predecessor while the publishing assets were spun off to create News Corp. The company operates a variety of film and television studios, producing television programs and movies, and manages cable and broadcasting networks on a global scale. Its notable holdings include the Fox Entertainment Group, which encompasses the 20th Century Fox film studio and the Fox television network, as well as international operations such as the pan-Asian pay channel STAR TV and the Italian television provider Sky Italia. Additionally, 21st Century Fox holds stakes in the television providers BSkyB and Sky Deutschland, reflecting its extensive presence in the global media landscape.
EX.CO is a content publishing platform that enables publishers, brands, and bloggers to create and distribute interactive content, including quizzes, polls, and lists, aimed at enhancing audience engagement and increasing conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York, London, São Paulo, and Lviv, the company utilizes AI-driven solutions that focus on video monetization, content automation, and video recommendations. By providing a self-serve technology platform, EX.CO empowers users to implement effective video strategies and optimize their content for various screens, catering to a diverse range of topics such as entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. This innovative approach allows clients to maximize yield and effectively engage their audiences across multiple digital platforms.
Disney Streaming
Acquisition in 2017
BamTech LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in designing, developing, and distributing direct-to-consumer live entertainment and video streaming solutions. Originally emerging from MLBAM, the interactive media division of Major League Baseball, BamTech has established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality streaming experiences for live events. The company serves a diverse range of clients in e-gaming, media, and entertainment, including notable organizations such as the NHL, MLB, PGA TOUR, ESPN, Disney, WWE Network, Fox Sports, HBO, and Riot Games. With its proprietary technology, BamTech offers flexible video solutions that enhance content-viewing experiences and cater to millions of consumers worldwide, allowing access to content anytime and on any device. Since its incorporation in 2015, BamTech has been a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
MAMA+ aims to help more mothers "become a better mother," for the benefit of family and society as a concept, is committed to "serve for mothers"; the same time, Internet technology and family relations research as a dual-driven, brought together many passionate technical talent. Researchers who can feel empathy with their mothers are all motivated by their mothers' needs and insist on using their strength to make their feelings come true so as to realize more value for their mothers.
MakieLab
Acquisition in 2017
MakieLab is a manufacturer of customizable toys aimed at entertaining children aged three years and older. The company specializes in creating 3D-printed, locally made toys that combine physical play with digital creativity. Its flagship product, Makies, is a customizable 10-inch fashion doll that allows users to digitally prototype and personalize their dolls and accessories through interactive apps and games. Since its launch in 2012, MakieLab has expanded its offerings and established partnerships with notable retailers, such as Selfridges and Hamleys in London. The company has also developed several applications, including Makies Doll Factory and Makies FabLab, which focus on creative fashion play, and has received recognition in the form of toy awards while distributing its products globally.
Disney Streaming
Funding Round in 2016
BamTech LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in designing, developing, and distributing direct-to-consumer live entertainment and video streaming solutions. Originally emerging from MLBAM, the interactive media division of Major League Baseball, BamTech has established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality streaming experiences for live events. The company serves a diverse range of clients in e-gaming, media, and entertainment, including notable organizations such as the NHL, MLB, PGA TOUR, ESPN, Disney, WWE Network, Fox Sports, HBO, and Riot Games. With its proprietary technology, BamTech offers flexible video solutions that enhance content-viewing experiences and cater to millions of consumers worldwide, allowing access to content anytime and on any device. Since its incorporation in 2015, BamTech has been a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
EX.CO is a content publishing platform that enables publishers, brands, and bloggers to create and distribute interactive content, including quizzes, polls, and lists, aimed at enhancing audience engagement and increasing conversion rates. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York, London, São Paulo, and Lviv, the company utilizes AI-driven solutions that focus on video monetization, content automation, and video recommendations. By providing a self-serve technology platform, EX.CO empowers users to implement effective video strategies and optimize their content for various screens, catering to a diverse range of topics such as entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. This innovative approach allows clients to maximize yield and effectively engage their audiences across multiple digital platforms.
HYP3R is a marketing platform specifically designed for the travel industry, focusing on the acquisition of high-value travelers. The company leverages location insights and real-time engagement to drive direct bookings at scale. By utilizing detailed analysis, HYP3R enables marketers to identify unique audiences and target them with timely, relevant campaigns, enhancing the effectiveness of customer relationship management. The platform aims to lower customer acquisition costs and improve return on advertising spend (ROAS) by providing geosocial marketing with greater context and relevance. Through strategic partnerships with its clients, HYP3R seeks to revolutionize how travel marketers engage with potential customers.
Atom Tickets
Series B in 2016
Atom Tickets, LLC is a technology company that has developed an Android and iOS application designed to simplify the movie-going experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California, Atom Tickets enables users to find and purchase movie tickets and concessions conveniently. The app features a range of functionalities, including access to movie reviews and trailers, as well as the ability to coordinate group ticket purchases and seating arrangements. Users can share movie listings with friends, gather opinions on what to see, and make separate payments for their tickets. Additionally, the app allows for pre-ordering of snacks, reducing wait times at concession stands. Atom Tickets aims to streamline the ticket-buying process while enhancing the overall social experience of attending films.
Naritiv Inc. is a marketing and analytics company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in connecting brands with influencers on Snapchat. Founded in 2012, Naritiv leverages its mobile media platform to create engaging content and build large audiences for brands, generating over 20 billion views per month through its owned channels. The company offers a customized social content network and provides technology solutions that facilitate the development and management of Snapchat campaigns. Additionally, Naritiv equips its partners with analytics and reporting tools to enhance audience growth and measure campaign effectiveness across multiple platforms, including Twitter and Instagram.
VICE Media
Funding Round in 2015
VICE Media is a global youth-oriented media company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It specializes in producing high-quality content that encompasses a wide range of subjects, including investigative journalism, world news, travel, art, politics, sports, fashion, and lifestyle topics. VICE engages its audience through various platforms, including print, online, television, and feature films, and is known for its unique approach to storytelling that often focuses on unconventional and underrepresented perspectives. The company distributes its content through multiple channels, including original programming and online videos, and offers magazine subscriptions, books, and DVDs through its online store. VICE Media aims to educate and engage its audience, particularly younger demographics, by providing insightful and thought-provoking digital content.
Jaunt, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software designed for the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Jaunt offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human figures in augmented reality. The company also develops advanced software and tools to facilitate cinematic virtual reality, employing proprietary algorithms for complex computational photography. This technology empowers content creators to produce immersive VR experiences using existing production software, positioning Jaunt as a key player in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.
Sphero is a company that integrates robotic and digital technology to create smartphone-controlled robots and STEAM-based educational tools. Established in 2010, Sphero has pioneered the connected play movement, offering immersive entertainment experiences that stimulate creativity and redefine play. The company focuses on transforming K-12 education by providing accessible tools that promote exploration, imagination, and perseverance in coding, science, music, and the arts. Sphero's products are designed to engage learners of all backgrounds and abilities, helping them discover their interests and equipping them with essential skills for future innovation. Through its innovative approach, Sphero aims to inspire the next generation of changemakers.
Pley Inc. is a toy rental company based in San Jose, California, that provides a diverse collection of toys, including LEGO sets and educational robotic toys, to customers ranging from preschoolers to adults. Founded in 2013, Pley offers various subscription plans for families, making it easier and more affordable for them to access high-quality toys. In addition to rentals, the company also sells toys online. By promoting the concept of collaborative consumption, Pley aims to create a more sustainable and convenient way for families to engage in playtime, fostering creativity and skill development in children while also minimizing environmental impact.
StatMuse Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for analyzing sports statistics through artificial intelligence. The platform enables users to search for player statistics and engage with sports data using natural language, making it accessible and user-friendly for sports fans. By combining AI with dynamic animation and augmented reality, StatMuse offers an interactive storytelling experience featuring digital personas of prominent athletes. This innovative approach allows users to not only keep up with the latest scores and statistics but also to interact with their favorite players through a mobile application. StatMuse has established itself as a leader in conversational AI for sports, enhancing the way enthusiasts engage with sports information.
Maker Studios
Acquisition in 2014
Maker Studios, established in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a media company that empowers artists to create, distribute, and monetize their original content on YouTube. It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including development, production, promotion, distribution, sales, marketing, and merchandise support to its partners. Maker Studios is home to numerous prominent digital stars and content creators, making it a significant player in the online video landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
Lucasfilm
Acquisition in 2012
Lucasfilm is a prominent entertainment company that specializes in producing original content, visual effects, and audio services for a variety of media including films, television, and video games. Founded in 1971 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional studio in Singapore, the company engages in the development and publishing of interactive entertainment software for both console systems and personal computers. Lucasfilm is also involved in licensing and merchandising related to its entertainment properties and provides digital animation and visual effects for global audiences. Furthermore, it offers sound design and audio postproduction services for motion pictures and video games, while also distributing and licensing its products and services worldwide. As a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, Lucasfilm continues to play a significant role in the film and entertainment industry.
UTV Software Communications
Acquisition in 2012
UTV Software Communications is an Indian media and entertainment company that offers a diverse range of services, including movies, television series, and games. The company focuses on delivering engaging content to audiences of all age groups, positioning itself as a key player in the entertainment sector. UTV aims to cater to various entertainment needs, reflecting the evolving preferences of consumers in a dynamic market. Through its innovative approach, UTV continues to contribute significantly to the media landscape in India.
Babble
Acquisition in 2011
Babble is an online magazine and community platform that caters to urban parents and hipsters, offering a wide range of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom and based in New York, the platform includes articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, and parenting. Babble also features community engagement through profiles, message boards, and photo-sharing services. Notable sections include 'Strollerderby,' a parenting blog, and 'Parental Advisory,' an advice column that addresses various aspects of modern parenting and lifestyle trends.
Rocket Pack
Acquisition in 2011
Rocket Pack Ltd, founded on March 1, 2010, is a game development company based in Helsinki, Finland. The company specializes in creating online games for various platforms utilizing its proprietary gaming engine, Rocket Engine. This platform is distinguished by its capability to facilitate plugin-free browser game development, making it a unique solution in the gaming industry. With a team that boasts over 50 years of combined experience in game development, software development, and media, Rocket Pack aims to streamline the game creation process and enhance the gaming experience for users.
Playdom
Acquisition in 2010
Playdom is a game developer specializing in social and online games, targeting users on platforms such as mobile phones and social networking sites. The company has created a range of popular games that cater to diverse interests, allowing users to engage and enjoy their online experiences. With a strong presence on platforms like the iPhone, Myspace, and Facebook, Playdom focuses on delivering entertaining content that resonates with a broad audience.
Tapulous
Acquisition in 2010
Tapulous is a software development company specializing in applications for iOS and Android platforms. Their product portfolio includes popular titles such as Tap Tap Revenge, a music rhythm game; Twinkle, a Twitter client; and Collage, a real-time collaborative photo-sharing app. Recently, they launched Riddim Ribbon, expanding their offerings to include interactive music creation tools.
Hulu
Funding Round in 2009
Hulu, LLC is an online streaming service that offers a diverse selection of television shows, movies, and documentaries. Founded in March 2007 and based in Santa Monica, California, Hulu provides subscribers with access to a vast library of content from over 260 content providers, including major networks and studios such as FOX, NBCUniversal, and Sony Pictures. The platform allows users to enjoy both live and on-demand programming across various devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, and gaming consoles. In addition to its subscription service, Hulu offers content distribution options and consultancy services in research and analytics to advertisers and marketers. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company and maintains a dedicated management team with offices in several major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle.
Kaboose
Acquisition in 2009
Kaboose is an independent online media company that specializes in providing content and marketing aimed at children and families. It offers a vast array of over 12,000 pages of resources for parents, along with more than 1,000 games and educational activities designed for kids. Each month, Kaboose engages millions of families by entertaining, informing, and educating them. The platform also plays a vital role in connecting leading brands with this valuable audience, facilitating effective marketing opportunities within the family demographic.
Kerpoof
Acquisition in 2009
Kerpoof is an online platform designed for children, offering a range of creative activities that blend entertainment with enrichment. The company's mission is to provide a space for "mindful fun" where young users can engage in artistic expression. Through a user-friendly 3D interface, children can create art, craft stories, and produce animated movies. Once their projects are completed, users have the option to save their work in a personal gallery, share it with others, and participate in community voting on their favorite creations. Kerpoof aims to be a leading destination for children seeking creative outlets.
Jetix Europe is an integrated children's entertainment company based in Hilversum, Netherlands. It operates an entertainment television channel that primarily features children's cartoon shows, catering to a young audience. In addition to its broadcasting activities, Jetix is involved in various consumer product businesses related to its programming, enhancing its brand presence in the children's entertainment sector.
FanLib
Acquisition in 2008
FanLib is as an online community that enables entertainment fans to write, share, and review fan fiction stories. Its online storytelling platform allows its members to create stories and scripts based on television shows, books, movies, videogames, and other works. FanLib was incorporated in 2006 and is based in West Hollywood, California. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of [Walt Disney Co](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/the-walt-disney-company).
Ideal Bite
Acquisition in 2008
Ideal Bite was an online media company focused on promoting sustainable living through an e-newsletter that offered daily tips for adopting a greener lifestyle. The company aimed to connect environmentally conscious consumers with practical insights and advice, encouraging them to make small, impactful changes in their daily routines. Through its content, Ideal Bite provided inspiration and recommendations tailored for individuals who wanted to align their everyday actions with their values. Despite its initial success, Ideal Bite was acquired by the Walt Disney Company in 2008 and subsequently folded into Family.com in December 2009, less than two years later.
Club Penguin Island
Acquisition in 2007
Club Penguin Island is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, operating as an online gaming platform designed specifically for children aged 6 to 14. It provides a safe and engaging virtual world where users can interact with others, play games, and participate in various activities.
Enorbus
Acquisition in 2007
Enorbus provides wireless entertainment services internationally. Enorbus develops and distributes wireless applications on an original equipment manufacturer basis through third parties, including global and regional handset manufacturers, foreign content aggregators, and regional mobile operators. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Beijing, China. As of March 19, 2007, Enorbus Technologies Limited is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Internet Group.
Hungama TV
Acquisition in 2006
Hungama TV is an Indian pay television channel aimed at children. Originally a subsidiary of UTV Software Communications launched on 26 September 2004,the channel was sold to Disney in 2006. Disney then bought UTV in 2011, thus reuniting UTV and Hungama TV under the same ownership. The channel is now an operating unit of Star India.
Pixar Animation Studios
Acquisition in 2006
Pixar Animation Studios is a renowned producer of computer-animated feature films, headquartered in Emeryville, California. Originally established in 1979 as a computer graphics project within Lucasfilm Ltd, Pixar evolved from a hardware company focused on high-end image processing tools to a leading animation studio. The company gained prominence under the direction of Ed Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith, with John Lasseter joining in 1984 to create animated shorts that showcased its technology. After becoming an independent entity in 1986, Pixar shifted its focus from hardware to animation, initially producing commercials before partnering with Disney to create the first fully computer-animated feature film, Toy Story. The success of Toy Story led to Pixar's public offering and its eventual acquisition by The Walt Disney Company in 2006, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the animation industry.
Living Mobile
Acquisition in 2005
Living Mobile is a game developer and publisher. It is founded in 2001, publishes more than 70 mobile games across Europe and Singapore including Hudson Soft's "Bomberman", "Lode Runner" and Capcom's "Resident Evil."
Minds Eye Productions
Acquisition in 2005
Founded in 1995, Minds Eye Productions employs more than 20 artists, programmers and game designers who specialise in creating high quality games for the growing interactive TV game market. The company will maintain its offices in Milton Keynes, UK.
The Baby Einstein Company
Acquisition in 2001
The Baby Einstein Company specializes in manufacturing and distributing infant entertainment and development products aimed at enhancing early childhood learning. The company offers a diverse range of offerings, including direct-to-video programs, CDs, books, flashcards, toys, and baby gear. By focusing on innovative and high-quality toys and dolls, The Baby Einstein Company provides engaging and interactive activities that support the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
NxtWave Communications
Series D in 2001
NxtWave Communications Inc., established in 1998, specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. Their products facilitate error-free video and data transmission, serving a wide range of devices including digital televisions, digital video recorders, personal computers, and cable modems. NxtWave's ICs enable manufacturers to incorporate high-performing, feature-rich, and cost-effective semiconductors into their products for efficient broadband communication applications within the telecommunications industry.
Fox Family Worldwide
Acquisition in 2001
Fox Family Worldwide is a family-oriented entertainment company that develops, acquires, produces, broadcasts, and distributes television programming and motion pictures. Originally the Fox Children's Network, which debuted in 1990, Fox Family Worldwide blossomed into a multifaceted, broadly based broadcasting network during the 1990s under the guidance of Margaret Loesch and Haim Saban. Part of Rupert Murdoch's labyrinthine media empire, Fox Family Worldwide comprised the Fox Family Channel, the Fox Kids Network, Saban Entertainment, and Fox Kids International.
Encryptix
Venture Round in 2000
EncrypTix enables organizations to deliver value-bearing documents to consumers over the Internet. Industry leaders are integrating Their secure transaction, authentication and verification technology into their respective products and services to deliver unique internet-based solutions to consumers. Utilizing EncrypTix-enabled services, consumers can purchase and instantly print event tickets, travel tickets, traveler's checks, gift certificates, coupons and other financial vouchers using a PC, Internet connection and off-the-shelf printer. No special hardware is required. And, at the point of redemption, consumers benefit from improvements in efficiency via shorter lines, faster processing times, and personalized services and offerings.
Infoseek
Acquisition in 1999
Infoseek was a search engine operated by Infoseek Corporation in the early 1990s. The search engine was a pioneer in marketing advertisements on its site and developing behavioral targeting algorithms. Infoseek Corporation was acquired by Walt Disney in 1998 and was launched as Go.com. The infoseek search engine was founded in 1994 by Steve Kirsch.
Jumbo Pictures
Acquisition in 1996
Jumbo Pictures is a company that was acquired by The Walt Disney Company in 1996.
ABC Entertainment
Acquisition in 1995
ABC is a media company that develops, produces, and distributes entertainment content on television and online. The company offers to WATCH ABC, a live stream service that allows its users to view its network live or on-demand on various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.ABC was purchased by Capital Cities in 1985 and became Capital Cities/ABC until the Walt Disney Company purchased Capital Cities in 1996. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in New York, United States. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.