The Athletic
Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.
The Athletic
Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.
The Clio Awards
Acquisition in 2017
The Clio Awards is one of the world’s most recognized global awards competition for advertising, design, and communications.
Clio maintains its original commitment to celebrate and reward creative excellence, while continuing to evolve with the industry to acknowledge the most current, breakthrough work.
TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
Mass Appeal
Series A in 2017
Mass Appeal Media, Inc. is a multifaceted media company that produces and develops documentaries, scripted series, and unscripted formats for the film and television industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in New York, it has evolved from its origins as a graffiti magazine into a prominent publisher of urban lifestyle content. The company creates and publishes music, digital video, and editorial content, while also specializing in the production of premium advertising and branded content. Mass Appeal designs and executes marketing campaigns for global brands, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that spans music, art, and fashion. Its unique perspective aims to document the cultural convergence of these elements, engaging opinion leaders and trendsetters in contemporary conversations.
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
WEVR, Inc. is a technology company specializing in virtual reality (VR) solutions for both aspiring and professional creatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Venice, California, WEVR develops a high-performance VR media player that supports collaboration and showcases projects from emerging VR storytellers. Its open VR technology platform allows creators to design, present, and publish their works across various VR headsets, utilizing immersive computing and real-time simulations to craft engaging entertainment experiences. Through its offerings, WEVR aims to empower digital artists and developers to build interactive virtual worlds and applications, fostering collaboration and innovation in the creation of immersive narratives and shared experiences.
TuneIn is a global audio streaming platform that provides live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio. It offers premium services with commercial-free music and access to live sports and news content, and TuneIn Live enables Alexa and other voice-enabled devices to access premium audio content. The company operates its own radio stations and partners with others, delivering live and on-demand programming across home, car, and mobile devices on a wide range of platforms and devices worldwide. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, TuneIn serves tens of millions of monthly active users and hosts a catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts, accessible in many countries and on popular smart speakers and connected devices.
Layer3 TV
Series B in 2015
Layer3 TV, Inc. is a cable television service provider based in Denver, Colorado, and was founded in 2013 by industry veterans Dave Fellows and Jeff Binder. The company aims to revolutionize home media by integrating television, social, and digital experiences. Layer3 TV offers a comprehensive range of cable broadcasting services, including cable television, internet protocol television, and pay-per-view options. This innovative approach enables users to access a wide array of entertainment content conveniently and stay updated with global entertainment trends. As of January 2018, Layer3 TV operates as a subsidiary of T-Mobile US, Inc.
SANDOW is a media and marketing company focused on the design, luxury, and materials industries. It operates a multi-platform business that creates content, events, and services to inform, inspire, and engage audiences, enabling clients to cross-pollinate and build unique platforms. Its brands include Interior Design, Luxe Interiors + Design, Galerie, and NewBeauty, as well as materials brands Material ConneXion and Material Bank for sampling, logistics, and sustainability. It also includes ThinkLab, a research and strategy firm, and has served as the operator of NYCxDESIGN Week since 2020. The company serves travel, architecture, medical, design, and materials sectors with integrated content, events, and services.
Layer3 TV
Series A in 2014
Layer3 TV, Inc. is a cable television service provider based in Denver, Colorado, and was founded in 2013 by industry veterans Dave Fellows and Jeff Binder. The company aims to revolutionize home media by integrating television, social, and digital experiences. Layer3 TV offers a comprehensive range of cable broadcasting services, including cable television, internet protocol television, and pay-per-view options. This innovative approach enables users to access a wide array of entertainment content conveniently and stay updated with global entertainment trends. As of January 2018, Layer3 TV operates as a subsidiary of T-Mobile US, Inc.
Base79
Venture Round in 2012
Base79 is an international online media company specializing in video content, recognized as YouTube’s largest partner and multi-channel network outside North America. Established in 2007, the company, originally known as My Video Rights, has evolved to manage over 800 YouTube channels and collaborate with approximately 1,000 partners, including prominent entities like BBC Worldwide and Endemol’s Tiger Aspect. Base79 generates around 650 million views monthly on YouTube, leveraging its proprietary technology and media relationships to create innovative revenue opportunities for content creators and brands. With offices in major cities such as London, Los Angeles, and Sydney, Base79 is equipped with specialized advertising sales teams that work with global brands to enhance engagement through video content. The company's commitment to excellence is reflected in its YouTube Certified team and its recognition as a leading provider of original content on the platform.