Napster
Funding Round in 2024
Infinite Reality is a company focused on creating immersive digital experiences that enhance the relationship between audiences, creators, and brands. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and spatial computing, Infinite Reality offers platforms that allow businesses to build networks within digital ecosystems, ensuring they retain control over content distribution, audience engagement, and monetization strategies. The company specializes in developing world-class Metaverse experiences, supported by a robust entertainment division that produces original content and live events from its expansive Los Angeles studio. Additionally, its Agency services foster audience cultivation, while its portfolio of digital brands, including esports organizations and influencer management agencies, helps elevate awareness and adoption of emerging Web3 opportunities. Through these various initiatives, Infinite Reality aims to redefine the boundaries of connected digital environments.
Audio Up Media
Series C in 2022
Audio Up Media, established in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, is a podcast production studio and network. It specializes in creating a wide range of audio-based entertainment, including single song and podcast productions such as "The Dennissance", "AudioUp News Network", and "Uncle Drank". The company aims to transform audio content into immersive, high-quality experiences, with a focus on scripted podcasts and musicals.
Audio Up Media
Series A in 2020
Audio Up Media, established in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, is a podcast production studio and network. It specializes in creating a wide range of audio-based entertainment, including single song and podcast productions such as "The Dennissance", "AudioUp News Network", and "Uncle Drank". The company aims to transform audio content into immersive, high-quality experiences, with a focus on scripted podcasts and musicals.
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.
Brat TV is a digital production company focused on creating content for a teenage audience. It operates a media production platform designed to foster youth culture by enabling individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. The platform encourages daily engagement by providing viewers with new episodes, stories, and songs, thereby attracting a substantial audience. Through its innovative approach, Brat TV aims to redefine entertainment for young people, capitalizing on the dynamics of digital media and social connectivity.
Dreamscape Immersive
Series B in 2017
Dreamscape Immersive, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing location-based virtual reality software to create a new genre of mainstream entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Culver City, California, it offers a unique product known as Dreamscape, which merges the emotional impact of cinematic storytelling with the excitement of theme-park attractions. This innovative approach allows users to experience immersive stories in a social setting, making it possible for friends and families to share the wonder of virtual reality together. Dreamscape Immersive operates in various locations, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Columbus, and Dubai, providing audiences with access to both original and franchised virtual experiences.
Evolution Media
Acquisition in 2017
Evolution Media is a leading provider of non-fiction programming, specializing in television and video production across broadcast and cable platforms. Known for their innovative approach, the company has garnered commercial success and critical acclaim in various formats and genres. With a strong track record in the industry, Evolution Media continues to deliver high-quality content to audiences worldwide.
Dreamscape Immersive
Series A in 2017
Dreamscape Immersive, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing location-based virtual reality software to create a new genre of mainstream entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Culver City, California, it offers a unique product known as Dreamscape, which merges the emotional impact of cinematic storytelling with the excitement of theme-park attractions. This innovative approach allows users to experience immersive stories in a social setting, making it possible for friends and families to share the wonder of virtual reality together. Dreamscape Immersive operates in various locations, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Columbus, and Dubai, providing audiences with access to both original and franchised virtual experiences.
Survios, Inc. is a virtual reality company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating innovative interactive content and immersive gaming experiences powered by advanced virtual reality technology. Originating from Project Holodeck, an initiative at the University of Southern California’s Games program, Survios was established by Nathan Burba, James Iliff, and Alexander Silkin. The company's focus is on developing engaging games that offer users a rich combination of visuals, sound, tactile feedback, and dynamic spectating, aiming to elevate the overall gaming experience. Survios is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of immersive technology in the gaming industry.
Eko is a media and technology company pioneering a new medium in which stories told in live action video are shaped by viewers as they unfold. The company provides a platform for the creation and delivery of interactive video entertainment and partners with media companies, independent creators, and top brands to create experiences for highly-engaged, digitally native audiences. The company's serialized shows are distributed through eko.com, affiliate partners, and social networks; available on desktop, mobile, connected devices, and VR. Eko Studio, which includes the company's authoring tools, is also home to a large and growing community of creators who are crafting their own interactive experiences with Eko's medium. Eko provides top-quality interactive entertainment and also offers unique opportunities for brands to connect with highly-engaged audiences. Eko investors include Walmart, Innovation Endeavors, Intel Capital, Marker, MGM, NEA, Samsung, Sequoia Capital, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and WPP. The company is based in New York with an office in Tel Aviv.
Tubi is a company that operates a free streaming television and movie network, offering on-demand video streaming services. It provides over 12,000 movies and television shows from nearly every major Hollywood studio, accessible completely free through an ad-supported model. Based in San Francisco, California, Tubi was incorporated in 2009 and is available in the US and Canada. Users can access Tubi through various devices and apps, including Samsung televisions, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast’s X1, iOS, and Android. The service enables content producers and advertisers to distribute and monetize their content on connected TV platforms.
AdRise is an internet TV ad platform that distributes and monetizes TV shows and movies by partnering with premium content owners. The company partners with premium content owners to distribute and monetize TV shows and movies across Xbox, Roku, TiVO, Smart TVs & Blu-ray players (such as Samsung & Sony), tablets, mobile devices, and streaming boxes.
Stand Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
STAND Technologies, Inc. operates a mobile-first crowdfunding platform designed to connect individuals with causes they care about, fostering a social experience that encourages philanthropy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, STAND enables users to engage with others who inspire them to take action for social causes. The platform facilitates online donations, allowing users to support various philanthropic initiatives effectively. Since its inception, STAND has aimed to empower individuals to put their compassion into action by enhancing connections within communities.