UTA Ventures

Founded in 2014, UTA Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the media, entertainment, sports, and technology sectors across the United States.

Caroline Jacobs

Partner, UTA.VC + Vice President, UTA

Paul Yoo

Head of Venture Studio and Licensing

49 past transactions

MusicInfra

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Helping creators and copyright owners getting paid faster and more accurately than ever

Good Dye Young

Venture Round in 2023
Good Dye Young is a hair color brand that emphasizes vibrant self-expression and creativity through its range of hair dyes. The company is dedicated to using quality ingredients and ensuring product performance, offering vegan hair dyes made from nourishing components such as sunflower extract and bergamot. Good Dye Young promotes a safe and inclusive community and commits to cruelty-free practices, allowing users to embrace the latest hair fashion trends in a sustainable manner.

Archer Roose

Venture Round in 2023
Archer Roose is a global wine brand dedicated to making wine more accessible via innovative packaging like cans and kegs. They focus on sustainability and transparency, offering artisan-quality wines at affordable prices.

Chamberlain Coffee

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2020 by Emma Chamberlain, Chamberlain Coffee is a Beverly Hills-based company that manufactures and retails sustainably sourced, hand-roasted coffee beans. They offer a variety of recipes and customized accessories, packaged in eco-friendly bags.

Rob’s Backstage Popcorn

Series A in 2023
Rob’s Backstage Popcorn is a snacking brand.

UN/DN LAQR

Venture Round in 2023
UN/DN LAQR is an online retailer specializing in nail polish and nail art accessories. The company is committed to providing a beauty category that emphasizes self-expression and challenges traditional gender norms. Its product line features a diverse array of vegan and cruelty-free nail polishes, allowing customers to enhance their nails while adhering to ethical values. By focusing on inclusivity and creativity, UN/DN LAQR aims to cater to a broad audience seeking unique and expressive nail products.

Rob’s Backstage Popcorn

Venture Round in 2023
Rob’s Backstage Popcorn is a snacking brand.

Breef

Venture Round in 2022
Breef operates an online platform that connects businesses with vetted marketing and creative agencies for project-based collaborations. The platform offers tools for project planning, proposal evaluation, contract management, and payments.

FitOn

Series C in 2022
FitOn is a Los Angeles-based fitness technology company that operates a mobile application delivering live and on-demand workouts across yoga, Pilates, prenatal and postnatal programs, interval training, cardio, dance, and barre. The app supports equipment-free workouts, calorie tracking, progress monitoring, and sharing of statistics and photos, with social features such as inviting friends and a live leaderboard. FitOn serves individual users and enterprises through FitOn Health, which partners with more than 13,000 employers and major health plans to provide programs for managing chronic conditions. Since its inception, FitOn has grown to more than 12 million members who have logged over 1 billion workout minutes, reflecting broad adoption and engagement.

Danvas

Seed Round in 2021
Danvas develops an Internet of Things–powered digital art platform and luxury display that enables artists and collectors to engage with digital art. It offers an integrated software platform for organizing, sharing, and purchasing digital art, a micro-LED display designed for showcasing works, and a custom rendering algorithm that optimizes various art forms, including generative art, for high-quality presentation. A mobile app lets users view and play their collections, while collaborations with leading galleries, auction houses, and digital artists expand exposure.

Moment House

Series A in 2021
Moment House is a social live media platform for creators and artists. The platform's interactive features allow viewers to chat with performers and other fans live. It encourages artists to avoid filming their Moment on stage or in front of an audience in order to provide viewers with a unique, online-only cinematic experience. Fans can also interact with one another via live chat, participate in artist Q&As, and meet and greet with VIPs after the performance. Moment House was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Cameo

Series C in 2021
Cameo is a platform enabling fans to book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite public figures. It partners with thousands of talent across various categories, facilitating unique interactions for special occasions.

Archer Roose

Venture Round in 2021
Archer Roose is a global wine brand dedicated to making wine more accessible via innovative packaging like cans and kegs. They focus on sustainability and transparency, offering artisan-quality wines at affordable prices.

Chamberlain Coffee

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020 by Emma Chamberlain, Chamberlain Coffee is a Beverly Hills-based company that manufactures and retails sustainably sourced, hand-roasted coffee beans. They offer a variety of recipes and customized accessories, packaged in eco-friendly bags.

MOJO Sports

Series A in 2020
Mojo Sport is a developer of a sports application aimed at enhancing the experience of sports for participants of all ages. The application features activities created by youth coaches and child development experts, providing quality coaching content and feedback from coaches and players after each practice. This platform facilitates the sharing of ideas and tips, promoting improvement and engagement in sports. By combining educational resources with user-friendly technology, Mojo Sport aims to make sports more enjoyable and accessible for everyone involved.

NTWRK

Series A in 2019
NTWRK is a video commerce platform tailored for Gen Z and Millennials, launched in October 2018. The platform features a unique model that combines daily exclusive product drops, live videos, and celebrity collaborations, creating an engaging shopping experience for users. NTWRK operates a livestream marketplace that celebrates culture and creativity, offering a diverse range of products, including sneakers, apparel, and collectibles. Users can participate in live auctions, access exclusive drops, and explore curated collections, all while engaging with a community of influential artists, brands, and sellers. The company has experienced significant growth since its inception, attracting investments from prominent entrepreneurs and entertainers, further solidifying its position in the retail landscape.

PocketWatch

Series B in 2018
PocketWatch, Inc. is a media entertainment company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in producing content for children. Incorporated in 2016, PocketWatch creates and curates a variety of entertainment, including small-screen videos and large-scale productions, and aims to develop global franchises based on popular YouTube stars and characters appealing to Generation Alpha. In addition to digital content, the company offers a diverse range of lifestyle products, including toys, apparel, plush items, and games, designed to entertain and inspire kids and families. Through its innovative approach, PocketWatch strives to spark children's imaginations while delivering high-quality media experiences.

IMGN Media

Series A in 2018
IMGN Media is a media company established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, focusing on Gen Z audiences. It has built a substantial following of over 60 million across its popular channels, including Daquan, which specializes in urban comedy and pop culture, and So Satisfying, known for its engaging content formats like memes and ASMR. The company leverages its proprietary data platform, Viral Lab, to facilitate content curation, channel management, and audience growth. Additionally, IMGN Media collaborates with Fortune 500 brands through its Vertical Studios division, enhancing brand engagement on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch.

Fatherly

Series A in 2017
Fatherly is a digital media brand and online parenting resource platform focused on empowering men in their roles as fathers. Headquartered in New York City and operating as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc., the company provides a wide range of content, including original video series, expert reports, podcasts, and events. Its offerings cover various parenting topics such as gear, food and health, work and money, and relationships, aimed at equipping fathers with practical advice and insights. Additionally, Fatherly features a curated selection of products, including gifts for new and expectant fathers, toys, and home fitness items, all designed to support men in raising their children and leading fulfilling lives.

ART19

Series A in 2017
ART19, Inc. is a company that specializes in podcast hosting, distribution, and advertising technology, catering to advertising agencies and brands. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, ART19 offers advanced solutions that enhance the monetization, targeting, and measurement of podcast content. Its proprietary WarpFeed technology provides near real-time RSS ad insertion, allowing for regional and international advertising opportunities and the monetization of back catalogs. The platform addresses common challenges in the podcasting industry, such as ad targeting and replacement, by enabling publishers to effectively manage content and ad operations in one comprehensive system. Through its innovative tools, ART19 empowers content creators and advertisers to engage with the growing podcast audience more efficiently.

Fatherly

Venture Round in 2017
Fatherly is a digital media brand and online parenting resource platform focused on empowering men in their roles as fathers. Headquartered in New York City and operating as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc., the company provides a wide range of content, including original video series, expert reports, podcasts, and events. Its offerings cover various parenting topics such as gear, food and health, work and money, and relationships, aimed at equipping fathers with practical advice and insights. Additionally, Fatherly features a curated selection of products, including gifts for new and expectant fathers, toys, and home fitness items, all designed to support men in raising their children and leading fulfilling lives.

Lyft

Series G in 2017
Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.

MasterClass

Series C in 2017
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Raze

Series A in 2017
Raze is a Beverly Hills-based mobile entertainment platform and premium production company that specializes in creating Latin-centered television and web series. Founded in 2016, Raze produces a variety of short and long-form programming tailored for bi-cultural Latino audiences, addressing their diverse lifestyles and cultural narratives. The company focuses on delivering original content that highlights Latin American news, lifestyle, and beauty, making it accessible through its own channels as well as third-party traditional and digital media outlets. As of July 2020, Raze operates as a subsidiary of Turner Latin America, Inc., further enhancing its reach and impact within the Latino community.

PocketWatch

Series A in 2017
PocketWatch, Inc. is a media entertainment company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in producing content for children. Incorporated in 2016, PocketWatch creates and curates a variety of entertainment, including small-screen videos and large-scale productions, and aims to develop global franchises based on popular YouTube stars and characters appealing to Generation Alpha. In addition to digital content, the company offers a diverse range of lifestyle products, including toys, apparel, plush items, and games, designed to entertain and inspire kids and families. Through its innovative approach, PocketWatch strives to spark children's imaginations while delivering high-quality media experiences.

Cloud9

Seed Round in 2017
Cloud9 is a professional multi-game esports organization based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2013. It operates competitive gaming teams across a range of titles, providing training and development pathways for players to compete at elite levels and cultivate a strong competitive edge.

Dreamscape Immersive

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2016, Dreamscape Immersive specializes in location-based virtual reality software, combining cinematic storytelling with theme park ride thrills. It offers immersive VR experiences at locations worldwide.

Radish

Seed Round in 2017
Radish is a mobile platform specializing in serialized storytelling. It offers thousands of bite-sized stories across various genres, allowing readers to engage directly with authors via live chat rooms. Authors can publish original works, revive backlist titles, and pre-release upcoming books to build buzz.

Chorus

Venture Round in 2016
Chorus makes the hard work of being healthy a lot more fun.

OneUp Sports

Venture Round in 2016
OneUp Sports is a premier digital network specializing in hyperlocal sports content, delivering in-depth reporting and insider coverage of major leagues worldwide. With a network of over 1,000 locally embedded reporters across 50 domestic markets, OneUp provides sports enthusiasts with unique access to stories from players, teams, and locker rooms. The company holds highlight rights for nearly every major league and focuses on amplifying local narratives that resonate with global audiences. By distributing its content through more than 2,100 local digital publishers via mobile apps and websites, OneUp Sports ensures that die-hard fans receive unparalleled sports coverage tailored to their interests.

MikMak

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, MikMak is a Brooklyn-based company that empowers brands to understand consumers better by integrating digital investments with online retailer insights. It provides a dashboard aggregating the eCommerce customer journey across multiple channels and retailers, offering standardized reporting and real-time unbiased insights.

waggle

Venture Round in 2016
Waggle is a media company focused on curating dog friendly locations, hotels, products, and experiences. It supports happy, social, and active relationships between people and their dogs by curating original content from experts and enthusiasts. Waggle has built a platform of curated resources to help dogs and their owners. It was founded in 2014 by Roman Garcia and is based in New York, N.Y.

True Anthem

Venture Round in 2016
True Anthem is an AI-powered content distribution platform based in San Francisco, California, designed to assist media companies and publishers in effectively sharing their most popular stories across social media. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform identifies optimal content for specific social audiences and automates the posting process at strategic times. This innovative approach distinguishes True Anthem from traditional scheduling tools and manual social media practices, leading to significant improvements in traffic, revenue, and operational efficiency. Clients often experience a substantial return on investment, with reported increases of up to 300%. The company collaborates with various local media and global news organizations, including notable partners such as Tribune, Hearst, and Reuters, as well as major publishers like Meredith and CBS Interactive.

Stem Disintermedia

Seed Round in 2016
Stem Disintermedia Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that provides a distribution platform and payment solutions specifically designed for independent musicians, artists, and their teams. The company's platform streamlines the management of revenue by aggregating earnings from various digital platforms, creating contracts, and managing payment splits among collaborators. It allows users to visualize their performance data across multiple services, thereby enhancing transparency in revenue management. By enabling artists to track and share their earnings, Stem Disintermedia facilitates a clearer understanding of finances within the music industry. The platform integrates with major music services such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, fostering connections among users and supporting their growth in a complex digital landscape.

Captiv8

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Captiv8 is a leading influencer marketing platform that connects brands with influencers across various social media platforms. Its AI-driven marketplace helps brands discover, match, and collaborate with influencers based on real-time audience data, optimizing campaigns for maximum impact.

Captiv8

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, Captiv8 is a leading influencer marketing platform that connects brands with influencers across various social media platforms. Its AI-driven marketplace helps brands discover, match, and collaborate with influencers based on real-time audience data, optimizing campaigns for maximum impact.

Thrive Market

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2014, Thrive Market is an online membership-based marketplace dedicated to making healthy living accessible and affordable. It offers over 5,000 organic and non-GMO products across various categories such as food, health, home, and beauty. The company operates on a social mission, matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need.

Houseparty

Series B in 2015
Houseparty is an internet company that operates a social networking platform focused on enhancing online communication through empathy. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in video chat and live video streaming. Its mobile application allows users to engage in group video calls, facilitating real-time interaction and connection with friends. By integrating with social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, Houseparty enables users to share and influence live video content, making it a unique offering in the realm of social networking.

MikMak

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, MikMak is a Brooklyn-based company that empowers brands to understand consumers better by integrating digital investments with online retailer insights. It provides a dashboard aggregating the eCommerce customer journey across multiple channels and retailers, offering standardized reporting and real-time unbiased insights.

Pluto TV

Series A in 2014
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, offering an extensive array of over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. It partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to provide a diverse content library that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and original digital series. The platform attracts millions of viewers each month and is accessible across various devices, including mobile, web browsers, and connected TVs, allowing audiences to enjoy premium content without subscription fees.

Uproxx Media Group

Venture Round in 2014
Uproxx Media Group is a prominent digital media and content company renowned for its innovative storytelling that combines documentary-style video with authoritative journalism. Founded in 2008 and based in the United States, UMG focuses on subjects and individuals often overlooked by traditional media, engaging millions of young male consumers daily. Through its flagship site, Uproxx.com, which ranks among the top mobile sites, the company features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, each celebrating aspects of human culture, technology, music, and sports. UMG also fosters an online community that encourages discussions and provides a platform for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences through live Q&A sessions. By delivering a mix of editorial and video content, Uproxx Media Group shapes youth culture and captures the essence of pop culture trends across various entertainment mediums.

Realty Executives International

Venture Round in 2014
Realty Executives International is one of the world's largest real estate franchise systems, operating over 500 offices globally with a network of approximately 8,000 agents. The company offers comprehensive property brokerage services to individuals through its franchises, supporting franchise owners with tools, training, and service.

Patreon

Series A in 2014
Patreon operates a platform that connects content creators and artists with their patrons. It enables creators to fund their work through recurring payments from patrons, who gain access to exclusive content and benefits in return.

Victorious

Series A in 2014
Victorious is a Santa Monica-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in search engine optimization (SEO) as a primary marketing strategy. By focusing exclusively on SEO, Victorious aims to transform it into a key channel for lead generation rather than a supportive tactic for other marketing efforts. The company offers a comprehensive suite of SEO services designed to enhance online visibility and deliver measurable business outcomes. Victorious is committed to generating long-term return on investment for its clients, aligning their strategies with broader marketing goals and fostering sustainable business growth. Through its innovative approach, Victorious is redefining the significance of SEO in driving success for businesses.

Crowdrise

Series A in 2014
Crowdrise, Inc. is an online fundraising platform established in 2009 and headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan. It specializes in facilitating fundraising for a diverse range of charitable and personal causes, including medical expenses, educational needs, and volunteer projects. The platform serves individuals, non-profits, and event managers, enabling users to create fundraisers, discover friends and charities, and connect with various events. Crowdrise has partnered with GoFundMe, leveraging its extensive donor community to enhance fundraising efforts. The platform is utilized by numerous charities and renowned individuals, allowing them to mobilize support for positive social missions. Crowdrise's mission is to empower users to effectively engage their communities and raise significant funds for important causes.

Splash

Seed Round in 2014
Splash is a company that offers an online marketing automation platform specifically designed for event marketers and field marketing teams. Its tools enable the creation, design, and execution of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, focusing on delivering memorable experiences that engage attendees and drive business value. The platform allows users to build customized event websites, create online invitations, sell tickets, and connect attendees with the marketing channels of their organizations. By streamlining the event marketing process, Splash empowers businesses to scale their efforts and enhance digital experiences effectively.

Hello Giggles

Venture Round in 2014
Hello Giggles is an entertainment and lifestyle brand established in May 2011 by actress and musician Zooey Deschanel, producer Sophia Rossi, and writer Molly McAleer. Targeting an audience of smart women while remaining inclusive to all, the platform provides a positive online community that emphasizes female empowerment and covers a broad range of topics, including pop culture, love, friendship, careers, style, food, and significant daily news. With a strict "no gossip" policy, Hello Giggles fosters a supportive environment where reader contributions are actively encouraged and published regularly. The platform serves as a resource for timely advice and engaging content, appealing to those interested in crafting, beauty, and entertainment.

AwesomenessTV

Series A in 2012
AwesomenessTV is a multi-platform media company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in original programming aimed at the global Gen Z audience. It operates as a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc. and is owned by DreamWorks Animation and Hearst Corporation, which holds a 25 percent stake. The company's offerings include AwesomenessTV, a prominent destination for youth-oriented content; the ATV Network, a community-based multi-channel network with over 90,000 channels; and Big Frame, a talent management firm focused on influencers. Additionally, AwesomenessTV encompasses DreamWorksTV, Awestruck, Awesomeness Films, Wildness, as well as divisions dedicated to consumer products, music, and branded entertainment. Founded by Brian Robbins and Joe Davola, AwesomenessTV has established itself as a significant player in the digital media landscape.
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