HuffPost

HuffPost is an online news provider and blog that delivers comprehensive coverage of U.S. politics, entertainment, style, world news, technology, and comedy. Launched in 2005 and based in New York, it has grown to include a network of 80,000 bloggers and attracts approximately 126 million monthly visitors. HuffPost is recognized for its commitment to journalistic excellence, becoming the first commercially operated digital media outlet in the United States to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. The platform offers both localized and international information, enhanced with multimedia elements like photos and videos, to inform its audience about a wide range of socio-economic and cultural issues.

Jonah Peretti

Co-Founder

13 past transactions

Enboarder

Venture Round in 2018
Enboarder is an onboarding and engagement platform that prioritizes the new hire experience by providing a comprehensive and interactive approach to onboarding. The platform empowers HR teams to create engaging workflows independently, eliminating the need for IT or external resources. Enboarder's workflow engine guides managers through the onboarding process via mobile coaching, enhancing their ability to support new employees. It delivers rich content directly to new hires' mobile devices from the moment they accept their job offers, fostering engagement from the outset. Additionally, features such as check-in surveys, manager nudges, and automated IT provisioning enable companies to personalize and streamline their onboarding processes effectively.

RYOT

Acquisition in 2016
RYOT is an immersive media company founded in 2012 by Bryn Mooser, David Darg, and Molly DeWolf Swenson, based in Los Angeles. It specializes in documentary film production, commercial production, virtual reality, augmented reality. In April 2016, RYOT was acquired by The Huffington Post / AOL in the first VR content company exit in history.

Rewarder

Series A in 2012
Rewarder, Inc. is an online social marketplace founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform connects individuals seeking advice, expertise, and resources with community members willing to share their knowledge in exchange for monetary rewards. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, from home repair to automotive advice, Rewarder allows users to post questions and incentivize responses, ensuring they receive high-quality solutions quickly. With over 500,000 registered experts, the company fosters a trusted environment where individuals can leverage the unique skills and experiences of others. Unlike traditional forums or free Q&A sites, the financial rewards structure enhances the quality and reliability of the guidance provided.

Business Insider

Venture Round in 2011
Insider Inc. operates a comprehensive business news website catering to audiences in India and globally. The platform delivers timely information on a wide range of topics including business, technology, finance, politics, lifestyle, and leadership insights. It covers entrepreneurial initiatives, advancements in various fields such as automobiles and gadgets, and offers analysis on the digital landscape, including e-commerce and fintech. Additionally, Insider Inc. aggregates top news stories from various sources and provides in-depth insights and data analysis. The company, originally founded as Business Insider in May 2007, rebranded to Insider Inc. in January 2018 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It also offers advertising services to enhance its revenue streams.

Pollster.com

Acquisition in 2010
Pollster.com is a poll aggregator website that specializes in analyzing opinion polls by consolidating data from various sources. The platform compiles the latest political poll results, presenting them in its own charts while offering interactive charting tools for users. By providing a centralized location for poll data, Pollster.com aims to enhance the understanding of public opinion trends and facilitate informed discussions on political matters.

Adaptive Semantics

Acquisition in 2010
Adaptive Semantics develops tailored machine learning solutions for enterprise clients, focusing on content management and moderation of user-generated content. Their flagship product, JuLiA (Just a Linguistic Algorithm), is an automated comment moderation tool designed for blogs and online publications. By leveraging sentiment analysis and natural language processing techniques, JuLiA effectively identifies and assesses inappropriate content, streamlining the moderation process. This versatile system can be customized to align with the specific community standards of different publishers and social networks, allowing for wider applications beyond mere content moderation. Adaptive Semantics aims to enhance online interaction and maintain the integrity of digital platforms through its innovative software solutions.

BuzzFeed

Series B in 2010
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Hot Potato

Series A in 2009
Hot Potato is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the experience of live events through real-time social collaboration. It provides a platform where friends and fans can connect, share their perspectives, and enjoy each other's contributions during events. The company focuses on creating tools that make participating in events more engaging and fun by facilitating interactions among groups who share an interest in the same experiences as they unfold.

236.com

Acquisition in 2009
236.com, originally launched in November 2007 as a joint venture between Huffington Post and Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp, was a standalone comedy site that featured both blogs and videos. The company was acquired by Huffington Post in January 2009. Following the acquisition, it was rebranded to 23/6 and is set to be integrated into a new comedy section under Huffington Post's umbrella.

BuzzFeed

Series A in 2008
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

HuffPost

Series B in 2007
HuffPost is an online news provider and blog that delivers comprehensive coverage of U.S. politics, entertainment, style, world news, technology, and comedy. Launched in 2005 and based in New York, it has grown to include a network of 80,000 bloggers and attracts approximately 126 million monthly visitors. HuffPost is recognized for its commitment to journalistic excellence, becoming the first commercially operated digital media outlet in the United States to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. The platform offers both localized and international information, enhanced with multimedia elements like photos and videos, to inform its audience about a wide range of socio-economic and cultural issues.

HuffPost

Series A in 2006
HuffPost is an online news provider and blog that delivers comprehensive coverage of U.S. politics, entertainment, style, world news, technology, and comedy. Launched in 2005 and based in New York, it has grown to include a network of 80,000 bloggers and attracts approximately 126 million monthly visitors. HuffPost is recognized for its commitment to journalistic excellence, becoming the first commercially operated digital media outlet in the United States to win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. The platform offers both localized and international information, enhanced with multimedia elements like photos and videos, to inform its audience about a wide range of socio-economic and cultural issues.
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