Podqi is a technology company that specializes in intellectual property protection for entertainment businesses. It offers an AI-driven platform that automates the monitoring, takedown, and retroactive compensation process for infringements on a company's portfolio of intellectual property. The platform uses digital agents to identify and address infringements, providing businesses with actionable recommendations and safeguarding their content and brand identity.
Founded in 2013, Volley specializes in developing AI-powered conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces. Its popular titles include Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and 20 Questions.
Avail is tackling one of the many time-consuming tasks in film and TV development: script coverage.
Morty is an entertainment application that enhances social experiences by bringing the immersive world of escape rooms to users' fingertips. The app allows individuals to track their escape room adventures, coordinate upcoming games with friends, and easily book new experiences. By providing a platform for discovering and planning engaging activities, Morty aims to unite people through real-life, interactive experiences, thereby enriching their social outings and fostering a sense of community among users. The application positions itself as a tool for users to explore and record their adventures in the realm of experiential entertainment.
222 is a social platform that enables users to connect with new people, discover local activities, and deepen relationships through in-person experiences. The platform focuses on quality social interactions and uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to match individuals with similar tastes and preferences based on a survey about social events, helping users form meaningful connections and expand their networks.
222
Pre Seed Round in 2022
222 is a social platform that enables users to connect with new people, discover local activities, and deepen relationships through in-person experiences. The platform focuses on quality social interactions and uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to match individuals with similar tastes and preferences based on a survey about social events, helping users form meaningful connections and expand their networks.
Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.
Audyo develops an intelligent audio platform that enables users to listen to articles, podcasts, audiobooks in a single location. It offers personalized recommendations based on listening history and allows creators to curate content playlists.
Magic Circle
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Magic Circle Studio is a venture-backed game studio focused on developing creative games designed to foster relationships through cooperation, creativity, and humor. The studio emphasizes the importance of intimate gaming experiences that enable players to express their personalities and enjoy moments of laughter together. By providing a platform that encourages collaboration and silliness, Magic Circle aims to enhance personal connections among players, allowing them to engage in meaningful interactions while having fun.
Jadu AR Inc., operating under the name Jadu, is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in augmented reality technology. Founded in 2019, Jadu has developed a mobile application that enables users to engage with holograms of their favorite musicians and performers, allowing fans to perform alongside these virtual representations. The application is available on the App Store, enhancing the interactive entertainment experience for users by blending real and digital performances.
Incredible Dream
Seed Round in 2021
Incredible Dream is a company focused on creating a diverse portfolio of iconic game intellectual properties aimed at the next generation of gamers. It operates an online game platform designed to streamline and enhance the gaming experience. The company develops original fantasy worlds, characters, and games, along with transmedia experiences tailored for digital natives. By emphasizing meaningful connections among gamers, Incredible Dream aims to foster engaging and enjoyable interactions through both digital and tabletop gaming.
Wonder is a technology company that develops an all-in-one gaming platform for Android mobile devices. The platform enables users to play, stream, and share games across devices seamlessly.
Morty is an entertainment application that enhances social experiences by bringing the immersive world of escape rooms to users' fingertips. The app allows individuals to track their escape room adventures, coordinate upcoming games with friends, and easily book new experiences. By providing a platform for discovering and planning engaging activities, Morty aims to unite people through real-life, interactive experiences, thereby enriching their social outings and fostering a sense of community among users. The application positions itself as a tool for users to explore and record their adventures in the realm of experiential entertainment.
Hellosaurus
Seed Round in 2020
Hellosaurus develops an interactive learning platform for children that combines video classes, creative programs, and engaging activities. The platform supports content creators by providing tools to produce and publish shows, enabling kids to learn through interactive experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company focuses on child-friendly online education delivered through its interactive video experiences and content from various creators.
Audyo
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Audyo develops an intelligent audio platform that enables users to listen to articles, podcasts, audiobooks in a single location. It offers personalized recommendations based on listening history and allows creators to curate content playlists.
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.
Bustle Digital Group
Series D in 2017
Bustle Digital Group is a media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on shaping culture through a diverse portfolio of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a platform dedicated to providing news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion content tailored for young readers. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering a wide array of topics that resonate with its audience, including news, celebrity culture, politics, and beauty. Through its engaging and accessible content, Bustle Digital Group ensures that readers can find everything they want to know in one place, keeping them informed and entertained.
Bustle Digital Group
Series C in 2016
Bustle Digital Group is a media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on shaping culture through a diverse portfolio of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a platform dedicated to providing news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion content tailored for young readers. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering a wide array of topics that resonate with its audience, including news, celebrity culture, politics, and beauty. Through its engaging and accessible content, Bustle Digital Group ensures that readers can find everything they want to know in one place, keeping them informed and entertained.
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.
AWS Elemental
Series D in 2014
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.
Bustle Digital Group
Series B in 2014
Bustle Digital Group is a media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on shaping culture through a diverse portfolio of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a platform dedicated to providing news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion content tailored for young readers. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering a wide array of topics that resonate with its audience, including news, celebrity culture, politics, and beauty. Through its engaging and accessible content, Bustle Digital Group ensures that readers can find everything they want to know in one place, keeping them informed and entertained.
YPlan is a mobile application that simplifies event booking, allowing users to discover and attend curated events in their city. Founded in London in February 2012, the platform connects with over 3,500 event partners globally, providing a comprehensive selection of activities for users to explore and enjoy. With a user-friendly interface, YPlan enables individuals to browse events, make instant bookings, and attend the selected activities on the same evening. The application also integrates with Apple's PassBook for seamless mobile ticketing. YPlan has gained significant popularity, boasting over 1.5 million users and receiving more than 1,000 five-star reviews on the App Store.
Kin Community
Series C in 2014
Kin is a lifestyle entertainment company that develops, creates and distributes lifestyle entertainment in all forms and across all platforms for women in the “Builder” stage of their lives.
Dubsmash
Seed Round in 2014
Dubsmash, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a mobile application designed for creating and sharing lip-synced videos. Launched in 2017, the application allows users to record themselves while lip-syncing to a variety of audio clips, including excerpts from movies, songs, and popular speeches. Users can also upload their own audio and enhance their videos with color, although they do not have access to filters or text animations. Dubsmash's platform emphasizes user-generated content, enabling creators to easily produce micro-video entertainment and share it with friends and followers.
YPlan is a mobile application that simplifies event booking, allowing users to discover and attend curated events in their city. Founded in London in February 2012, the platform connects with over 3,500 event partners globally, providing a comprehensive selection of activities for users to explore and enjoy. With a user-friendly interface, YPlan enables individuals to browse events, make instant bookings, and attend the selected activities on the same evening. The application also integrates with Apple's PassBook for seamless mobile ticketing. YPlan has gained significant popularity, boasting over 1.5 million users and receiving more than 1,000 five-star reviews on the App Store.
TuneIn
Venture Round in 2013
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.
flok LTD is a customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables consumers to access loyalty plans and rewards from various vendors through a mobile application available on iOS and Android. Originally launched in 2011 as a digital punch card app, flok has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive suite of customer communication tools, such as chatbots, AI-assisted chat, automated messaging, and CRM services. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including food and drink, beauty, retail, health and fitness, entertainment, and services. Headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, flok collaborates with partners that range from major retailers to small businesses across multiple countries. The company, formerly known as LoyalBlocks Ltd, was incorporated in 2008 and has operated as a subsidiary of Wix.com Ltd since 2017.
THIS TECHNOLOGY
Series A in 2012
THIS TECHNOLOGY, Inc. specializes in dynamic ad insertion and alternate content delivery solutions designed for multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and programming networks. Its innovative platforms facilitate the seamless integration of video operations and advertising systems, enabling real-time communication regarding content and advertising availability. This technology streamlines the delivery of both local and national content and advertisements across various platforms, including video on demand (VOD), network DVR, IPTV, TV Everywhere, and mobile devices. Based in Denver, with additional offices in New York City and Beijing, the company serves prominent clients such as Comcast, Verizon, NBCUniversal, and ABC, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of video advertising.
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.
AWS Elemental
Series C in 2012
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.
Brit + Co is a media company serving a large online audience of women with a creative spirit. It operates a digital platform and related experiences that combine editorial content, tutorials, and shopping, connecting users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors to foster creativity. The company offers do-it-yourself project kits and a curated line of products, with content distributed via its app, website, and social channels to inspire, educate, and entertain a digitally connected community.
flok
Venture Round in 2012
flok LTD is a customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables consumers to access loyalty plans and rewards from various vendors through a mobile application available on iOS and Android. Originally launched in 2011 as a digital punch card app, flok has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive suite of customer communication tools, such as chatbots, AI-assisted chat, automated messaging, and CRM services. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including food and drink, beauty, retail, health and fitness, entertainment, and services. Headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, flok collaborates with partners that range from major retailers to small businesses across multiple countries. The company, formerly known as LoyalBlocks Ltd, was incorporated in 2008 and has operated as a subsidiary of Wix.com Ltd since 2017.
Boxee is a media player software platform that combines locally stored personal media with internet streaming content and social networking features. The platform allows users to share their viewing habits with friends and other Boxee users on various social networks. It is partially open-source, enabling users to develop their own applications, plug-ins, and skins. The foundation of Boxee is derived from the Xbox Media Center project, originally created by home theater PC enthusiasts. In addition to software, Boxee has also developed an electronic device that connects smartphones to televisions, allowing users to discover and watch shows and movies from the internet directly on their TVs. This integration of personal media, streaming services, and social interaction positions Boxee as a versatile solution for media consumption.
Boxee is a media player software platform that combines locally stored personal media with internet streaming content and social networking features. The platform allows users to share their viewing habits with friends and other Boxee users on various social networks. It is partially open-source, enabling users to develop their own applications, plug-ins, and skins. The foundation of Boxee is derived from the Xbox Media Center project, originally created by home theater PC enthusiasts. In addition to software, Boxee has also developed an electronic device that connects smartphones to televisions, allowing users to discover and watch shows and movies from the internet directly on their TVs. This integration of personal media, streaming services, and social interaction positions Boxee as a versatile solution for media consumption.
Founded by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell, both formerly of Sony Pictures, DECA (Digital Entertainment Company of America) launches as a production house for mainstream digital entertainment.
The company received $5 million from Mayfield, Atomico and General Catalyst Partners and will be putting the investment into finding and financing novel digital entertainment web properties. DECA, however, will not serve as a destination for these properties, but rather invest in them and distribute them through their partner's channels.
There is little word on what properties they will focus their money on, but they will be announcing their first 3 projects in the fall of 2007. Web video shows are definitely in the cards, with non-video properties on the horizon as well.
GameLogic
Series C in 2008
GameLogic is a company that specializes in developing innovative products for casino operators aimed at enhancing customer relationships and player loyalty. Founded in 2013 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, GameLogic offers a range of solutions, including player loyalty and acquisition tools, that facilitate communication between casinos and their patrons when they are not physically present. Their product suite includes a loyalty and visit acquisition system that allows casino players to engage in online games, as well as a tournament-based poker system designed for regulated U.S. casino and lottery operators. In addition to these services, GameLogic creates games, promotions, and marketing interfaces that help casinos interact more effectively with their customers, ultimately fostering stronger loyalty and encouraging increased visitation.
AWS Elemental
Series A in 2008
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.
Founded by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell, both formerly of Sony Pictures, DECA (Digital Entertainment Company of America) launches as a production house for mainstream digital entertainment.
The company received $5 million from Mayfield, Atomico and General Catalyst Partners and will be putting the investment into finding and financing novel digital entertainment web properties. DECA, however, will not serve as a destination for these properties, but rather invest in them and distribute them through their partner's channels.
There is little word on what properties they will focus their money on, but they will be announcing their first 3 projects in the fall of 2007. Web video shows are definitely in the cards, with non-video properties on the horizon as well.
GameLogic
Series B in 2007
GameLogic is a company that specializes in developing innovative products for casino operators aimed at enhancing customer relationships and player loyalty. Founded in 2013 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, GameLogic offers a range of solutions, including player loyalty and acquisition tools, that facilitate communication between casinos and their patrons when they are not physically present. Their product suite includes a loyalty and visit acquisition system that allows casino players to engage in online games, as well as a tournament-based poker system designed for regulated U.S. casino and lottery operators. In addition to these services, GameLogic creates games, promotions, and marketing interfaces that help casinos interact more effectively with their customers, ultimately fostering stronger loyalty and encouraging increased visitation.
GameLogic
Series B in 2006
GameLogic is a company that specializes in developing innovative products for casino operators aimed at enhancing customer relationships and player loyalty. Founded in 2013 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, GameLogic offers a range of solutions, including player loyalty and acquisition tools, that facilitate communication between casinos and their patrons when they are not physically present. Their product suite includes a loyalty and visit acquisition system that allows casino players to engage in online games, as well as a tournament-based poker system designed for regulated U.S. casino and lottery operators. In addition to these services, GameLogic creates games, promotions, and marketing interfaces that help casinos interact more effectively with their customers, ultimately fostering stronger loyalty and encouraging increased visitation.
GameLogic
Series A in 2003
GameLogic is a company that specializes in developing innovative products for casino operators aimed at enhancing customer relationships and player loyalty. Founded in 2013 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, GameLogic offers a range of solutions, including player loyalty and acquisition tools, that facilitate communication between casinos and their patrons when they are not physically present. Their product suite includes a loyalty and visit acquisition system that allows casino players to engage in online games, as well as a tournament-based poker system designed for regulated U.S. casino and lottery operators. In addition to these services, GameLogic creates games, promotions, and marketing interfaces that help casinos interact more effectively with their customers, ultimately fostering stronger loyalty and encouraging increased visitation.
GameLogic
Series A in 2002
GameLogic is a company that specializes in developing innovative products for casino operators aimed at enhancing customer relationships and player loyalty. Founded in 2013 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, GameLogic offers a range of solutions, including player loyalty and acquisition tools, that facilitate communication between casinos and their patrons when they are not physically present. Their product suite includes a loyalty and visit acquisition system that allows casino players to engage in online games, as well as a tournament-based poker system designed for regulated U.S. casino and lottery operators. In addition to these services, GameLogic creates games, promotions, and marketing interfaces that help casinos interact more effectively with their customers, ultimately fostering stronger loyalty and encouraging increased visitation.