Rembrand is an advertising agency specializing in a comprehensive range of marketing services, including brand strategy, campaign management, and social media marketing. The company offers digital marketing solutions such as content marketing, newsletter, display advertising, and employer branding. Additionally, Rembrand has developed a programmatic product placement platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance videos with virtual product placements, allowing brands to connect seamlessly with creators to scale their marketing efforts. This innovative approach to monetizing videos without interruptive ads positions Rembrand as a forward-thinking player in the advertising landscape.
Rembrand
Seed Round in 2022
Rembrand is an advertising agency specializing in a comprehensive range of marketing services, including brand strategy, campaign management, and social media marketing. The company offers digital marketing solutions such as content marketing, newsletter, display advertising, and employer branding. Additionally, Rembrand has developed a programmatic product placement platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance videos with virtual product placements, allowing brands to connect seamlessly with creators to scale their marketing efforts. This innovative approach to monetizing videos without interruptive ads positions Rembrand as a forward-thinking player in the advertising landscape.
Veritonic
Series A in 2022
Veritonic offers a comprehensive audio analytics platform that enables businesses to measure, compare, and optimize the impact of their audio content such as music, videos, voiceovers, jingles, and audio logos. By providing AI-driven metrics and marketing response data, Veritonic helps clients make informed decisions about their audio investments, mitigate risks through optimization, and enhance consumer engagement.
Lemonada Media is a podcast network focused on sharing authentic narratives that reflect the diverse facets of the human experience. Through its platform, the company produces first-person stories that resonate with listeners, fostering an engaged community. By presenting relatable content, Lemonada enables individuals to gain insights into various life experiences, promoting understanding and personal growth. The network aims to create a space where listeners not only feel connected to the stories shared but also find comfort and lessons applicable to their own lives.
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.
Mayk is a company founded in 2020 and based in Santa Monica, California, that offers a virtual music studio aimed at democratizing music creation. Its application enables users to compose original songs for streaming or social media, breaking down traditional barriers in music production. Additionally, Mayk provides various services to support users in expressing their musical talents and getting their voices heard.
Flymachine
Venture Round in 2021
Flymachine is a digital entertainment platform that specializes in organizing live events through an immersive virtual venue. The company aims to enhance the experience of live performances by providing a customizable social environment for viewers. By offering creative control over the event, Flymachine enables audiences to tailor their experiences to their preferences, turning live shows into engaging and interactive occasions. This innovative approach positions Flymachine as a unique player in the entertainment industry, allowing for a new dimension of audience participation and enjoyment.
Thirty Madison
Series C in 2021
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
FULLFILL
Seed Round in 2021
FULLFILL is a digital platform offering virtual health coaching programs designed to prevent and treat chronic conditions. It partners with employers worldwide to improve employee health and reduce medical expenses. The platform offers evidence-based content, daily support from Master Coaches, and engages employees effectively, doubling medical results compared to traditional programs.
Veritonic
Series A in 2020
Veritonic offers a comprehensive audio analytics platform that enables businesses to measure, compare, and optimize the impact of their audio content such as music, videos, voiceovers, jingles, and audio logos. By providing AI-driven metrics and marketing response data, Veritonic helps clients make informed decisions about their audio investments, mitigate risks through optimization, and enhance consumer engagement.
Chartable
Seed Round in 2020
Chartable, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in podcast analytics and marketing tools aimed at helping creators understand, grow, and monetize their audiences. Founded in 2018, Chartable offers a platform that tracks and analyzes podcasts by providing insights into downloads, engagement, charts, ratings, and reviews. This data is accessible through an intuitive dashboard that consolidates information from various distribution channels. By offering these analytics, Chartable empowers both independent podcasters and major media publishers to better understand their podcasts and those of their competitors, facilitating informed decisions to enhance their reach and effectiveness in the podcasting landscape.
FULLFILL
Seed Round in 2019
FULLFILL is a digital platform offering virtual health coaching programs designed to prevent and treat chronic conditions. It partners with employers worldwide to improve employee health and reduce medical expenses. The platform offers evidence-based content, daily support from Master Coaches, and engages employees effectively, doubling medical results compared to traditional programs.
Inspo Network
Seed Round in 2019
Inspo Network, Inc. is a media company based in Seattle, Washington, that focuses on creating premium lifestyle content through a video application designed to connect original content creators with brands. Established in 2017, the company specializes in short-form video experiences across various expert categories, including beauty, fashion, fitness, food, home, and lifestyle. Inspo's platform allows creators to produce high-quality, television-style shows that resonate with over 120 million viewers, while also facilitating seamless product integration for brands within this content. By leveraging a crowdsourced production model, Inspo enables users to easily discover and engage with curated experiences, effectively transforming the lifestyle market for both creators and consumers.
Snackable AI
Seed Round in 2019
Snackable AI is an Estonia-based company that focuses on creating innovative audio content formats, including podcasts, through the use of artificial intelligence. It offers a content discovery engine designed for the audio-first landscape, enabling users to effortlessly share significant moments from their video and audio libraries. The company's services include a web-based portal and an application-programming interface (API), which facilitate content organization and retrieval for both content owners and distributors. By leveraging AI technology, Snackable AI enhances the accessibility and engagement of audio content, providing users with AI-generated chapters and highlights.
Glow Technologies Inc. operates an online platform designed to support podcasters in building their media businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, Glow provides tools that enable podcast creators to foster direct relationships with their listeners. The platform allows users to create custom marketing web pages that align with their brand, while listeners can subscribe to premium content or make one-time payments directly from their preferred podcast player. By facilitating these subscriptions, Glow helps podcasters access new revenue streams, enhancing their content offerings and audience engagement beyond traditional advertising and sponsorships.
Wondery Inc. is a content producer and publisher based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating and curating immersive podcasts that span various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and conspiracy. Wondery's portfolio features well-known programs such as Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. The company aims to connect audiences to a diverse array of narratives while offering a platform for storytellers to gain exposure and advertising representation. Additionally, Wondery provides a mobile application that allows users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels.
Chartable
Seed Round in 2019
Chartable, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in podcast analytics and marketing tools aimed at helping creators understand, grow, and monetize their audiences. Founded in 2018, Chartable offers a platform that tracks and analyzes podcasts by providing insights into downloads, engagement, charts, ratings, and reviews. This data is accessible through an intuitive dashboard that consolidates information from various distribution channels. By offering these analytics, Chartable empowers both independent podcasters and major media publishers to better understand their podcasts and those of their competitors, facilitating informed decisions to enhance their reach and effectiveness in the podcasting landscape.
Thirty Madison
Series A in 2018
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
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.
Wondery Inc. is a content producer and publisher based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating and curating immersive podcasts that span various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and conspiracy. Wondery's portfolio features well-known programs such as Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. The company aims to connect audiences to a diverse array of narratives while offering a platform for storytellers to gain exposure and advertising representation. Additionally, Wondery provides a mobile application that allows users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels.
Overtime is a digital-first sports network targeting the next generation of fans. Based in New York City, it produces original content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, IGTV, Instagram, and TikTok. The company generates revenue through sponsorships, advertising, media rights, and merchandise sales.
Convoz is a social video application that facilitates public collaborative conversations through video. It provides a platform for users to engage in face-to-face interactions with both celebrities and peers who share similar interests. The app enables users to upload 15-second video clips, often directed at specific celebrities, and allows them to view and respond to others' messages. This asynchronous video format fosters a space for users to express their opinions and engage in discussions about current events, enhancing the way individuals connect and communicate through video representation.
Thrive Global
Series B in 2017
Thrive Global is a technology company founded in 2016 by Arianna Huffington. It offers a behavior change platform designed to improve well-being and performance through data-driven, actionable steps called Microsteps. The company serves individuals and corporations worldwide, aiming to end burnout culture and promote sustainable, science-based solutions for mental and physical health.
Thirty Madison
Seed Round in 2017
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
Axios Media
Series B in 2017
Axios is a digital media company offering concise, reliable news and analysis across politics, technology, business, health, climate, sports, global affairs, and science. It prioritizes efficient storytelling and has a reputation for launching journalists to prominent roles at other outlets.
Resonate is a developer of a consumer intelligence platform that equips brands and agencies with deep insights into audience motivations and behaviors. By analyzing various dimensions such as values, lifestyle, and life-stage data, Resonate offers a nuanced understanding of consumer segments. This approach allows clients, including political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands, to craft targeted online advertising strategies that resonate with specific human values, such as patriotism, environmentalism, and innovation. By moving beyond traditional demographic targeting, Resonate empowers its clients to engage more effectively with their audiences and enhance customer experiences.
The Young Turks
Venture Round in 2017
The Young Turks operates an online media network that produces news and talk programming, including daily video shows on politics, economics, pop culture, social trends, and lifestyle. Founded in 2002 and based in Los Angeles, it distributes live and on-demand content to online audiences and focuses on candor and engaging conversations to keep viewers informed and involved.
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates a variety of consumer brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, focusing on content and products that appeal to millennial women and Gen Z girls. The company integrates data science with its editorial expertise to produce engaging content and marketing strategies. Clique's offerings include CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and INF Network, which represents over 55 prominent bloggers and influencers, providing integrated advertising solutions. In 2016, Clique launched its first clothing and accessories line in collaboration with Target, which has since become a leading performer for the retailer.
MNTN
Convertible Note in 2017
MNTN is a technology company specializing in Connected TV advertising. It offers advanced targeting, measurement, and automated optimization tools to deliver effective performance-driven campaigns for businesses.
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.
Overtime
Seed Round in 2017
Overtime is a digital-first sports network targeting the next generation of fans. Based in New York City, it produces original content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, IGTV, Instagram, and TikTok. The company generates revenue through sponsorships, advertising, media rights, and merchandise sales.
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.
OmniVirt
Seed Round in 2016
OmniVirt is a technology company based in Millbrae, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating an advertising platform that enables the creation and distribution of immersive ads using virtual reality (VR), 360° video, 3D rendering, and augmented reality (AR). The platform allows brands to upload, promote, and analyze their content across a network of publishers and platforms, delivering significantly higher performance than traditional advertising. OmniVirt's technology is compatible with most browsers and trusted by major publishers such as The New York Times, WSJ, Washington Post, and Forbes.
Data Plus Math
Venture Round in 2016
Data Plus Math Corporation, based in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in developing video advertising software that connects advertising exposures to tangible real-world outcomes. Founded in 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of LiveRamp, Inc. Its platform utilizes advanced data science and automated machine learning techniques to provide comprehensive media measurement data and analytics. By delivering timely and actionable campaign insights, Data Plus Math helps clients maximize the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and drive product sales, offering unique measures and intelligence that enhance decision-making in the advertising space.
Axios Media
Series A in 2016
Axios is a digital media company offering concise, reliable news and analysis across politics, technology, business, health, climate, sports, global affairs, and science. It prioritizes efficient storytelling and has a reputation for launching journalists to prominent roles at other outlets.
All Def Digital, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a multi-platform media company specializing in the curation, development, and distribution of content centered around hip-hop culture and related art forms. It manages and supports a diverse range of talent, including social video stars, writers, actors, and hip-hop artists, providing them with platforms for expression and growth. All Def produces and distributes original content across various media, including its own properties, social channels, television, movies, live events, and brand partnerships. As of December 19, 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Culture Genesis Inc.
Visto
Private Equity Round in 2016
Visto is a technology company focused on enhancing transparency, interoperability, and accountability in digital advertising. Its Visto Enterprise Advertising Hub serves as a vendor-agnostic platform that consolidates the entire ad tech stack into a single, user-friendly interface. This platform enables brands, media companies, and agencies to manage execution partners effectively, optimize advertising spend, measure performance, and leverage analytics to improve operational efficiencies and return on investment. Additionally, Visto's solutions facilitate the unification of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, allowing users to control audience reach and frequency while coordinating messaging across various media channels. Through its offerings, Visto aims to provide clarity and control in data-driven advertising.
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
Blitsy, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is an online retailer specializing in arts and crafts supplies. The company provides a comprehensive shopping platform that offers a wide selection of craft supplies, tools, and instructional videos for various DIY projects. Blitsy aims to enhance the online shopping experience for creative individuals by offering curated, limited-time sale events that feature unique products and competitive prices. Additionally, the company supports craft suppliers with digital promotion services, helping them reach a broader audience in the arts and crafts market. As of 2017, Blitsy operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC.
JW Player
Series D in 2016
JW Player is a technology company specializing in video streaming solutions. It provides an HTML5 video player designed for web content publishing and monetization through video ads. The platform aims to enhance views, engagement, and advertisement revenue for publishers with minimal effort or investment, while offering flexible tools for video professionals to optimize their strategies across various screens.
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.
ZergNet
Venture Round in 2015
ZergNet is a content recommendation company that specializes in driving incremental traffic and unique visitors to its partners. By implementing its content recommendation module, ZergNet promotes digital content across a network of prominent publishing partners, including major media companies such as Conde Nast, NBC, and Viacom. The company's platform not only facilitates the publication of content but also offers tailored recommendations that enhance audience engagement. This enables digital publishers to monetize their platforms effectively while expanding their reach through the promotion of curated and relevant content. ZergNet's services significantly contribute to increased traffic, with larger partners seeing hundreds of thousands of new unique visitors daily, ultimately boosting their sales revenue.
Molio
Debt Financing in 2015
Molio is a digital brand building agency established in 2014, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. It specializes in launching brands with online video as the core strategy, offering services such as brand positioning, visual identity development, product design, marketing communications, and consumer research.
Inverse
Seed Round in 2015
Inverse is an online media platform focused on curating content for a millennial male audience. It specializes in original reporting, news coverage, and insightful analysis, exploring emerging ideas, new technologies, and trends. By highlighting the perspectives of innovative thinkers and creators, Inverse seeks to engage its audience with unique insights into pop culture and everyday life. The platform aims to answer the question of what the future may hold, fostering a sense of curiosity and encouraging its readers to better understand and prepare for upcoming developments.
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates a variety of consumer brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, focusing on content and products that appeal to millennial women and Gen Z girls. The company integrates data science with its editorial expertise to produce engaging content and marketing strategies. Clique's offerings include CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and INF Network, which represents over 55 prominent bloggers and influencers, providing integrated advertising solutions. In 2016, Clique launched its first clothing and accessories line in collaboration with Target, which has since become a leading performer for the retailer.
Nativo, established in 2010, is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London. It specializes in developing a software platform that facilitates native advertising services for both brand advertisers and publishers. The platform enables brands to plan, buy, manage, deliver, optimize, and measure native ad campaigns, while publishers can build, host, serve, and report on these campaigns across their web and mobile properties. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers use Nativo's platform to scale, automate, and measure native ads, enhancing audience engagement and expanding revenue potential.
MNTN
Convertible Note in 2015
MNTN is a technology company specializing in Connected TV advertising. It offers advanced targeting, measurement, and automated optimization tools to deliver effective performance-driven campaigns for businesses.
Blitsy, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is an online retailer specializing in arts and crafts supplies. The company provides a comprehensive shopping platform that offers a wide selection of craft supplies, tools, and instructional videos for various DIY projects. Blitsy aims to enhance the online shopping experience for creative individuals by offering curated, limited-time sale events that feature unique products and competitive prices. Additionally, the company supports craft suppliers with digital promotion services, helping them reach a broader audience in the arts and crafts market. As of 2017, Blitsy operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC.
Molio is a digital brand building agency established in 2014, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. It specializes in launching brands with online video as the core strategy, offering services such as brand positioning, visual identity development, product design, marketing communications, and consumer research.
Founded in 2012, TheSkimm is a digital media company based in New York. It provides concise, non-partisan news and information tailored for educated professionals, empowering them to make confident decisions daily.
ZergNet is a content recommendation company that specializes in driving incremental traffic and unique visitors to its partners. By implementing its content recommendation module, ZergNet promotes digital content across a network of prominent publishing partners, including major media companies such as Conde Nast, NBC, and Viacom. The company's platform not only facilitates the publication of content but also offers tailored recommendations that enhance audience engagement. This enables digital publishers to monetize their platforms effectively while expanding their reach through the promotion of curated and relevant content. ZergNet's services significantly contribute to increased traffic, with larger partners seeing hundreds of thousands of new unique visitors daily, ultimately boosting their sales revenue.
JW Player
Series C in 2014
JW Player is a technology company specializing in video streaming solutions. It provides an HTML5 video player designed for web content publishing and monetization through video ads. The platform aims to enhance views, engagement, and advertisement revenue for publishers with minimal effort or investment, while offering flexible tools for video professionals to optimize their strategies across various screens.
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.
All Def Digital, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a multi-platform media company specializing in the curation, development, and distribution of content centered around hip-hop culture and related art forms. It manages and supports a diverse range of talent, including social video stars, writers, actors, and hip-hop artists, providing them with platforms for expression and growth. All Def produces and distributes original content across various media, including its own properties, social channels, television, movies, live events, and brand partnerships. As of December 19, 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Culture Genesis Inc.
Epoxy Inc. is a company that operates an online video creation and sharing platform, catering to both individual creators and media enterprises. Established in 2012 and based in Venice, California, Epoxy provides professional tools for video channel management, enabling users to create clips, GIFs, images, and memes from their videos. The platform facilitates native sharing of YouTube videos across social networks and enhances interaction by allowing creators to reply to comments and connect with their fans. Drawing from insights gained by observing successful YouTubers and video creators, Epoxy's team of engineers, designers, and entertainment technologists has developed a suite of products designed to help users grow their channels, engage their audiences, and monetize their content effectively. In 2016, Epoxy Inc. became a subsidiary of Vemba Corp.
Elite Daily
Convertible Note in 2014
Elite Daily, Inc. is an online media platform focused on providing engaging content tailored for millennials, particularly Generation Y. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company produces a wide range of articles, videos, and documentaries across various categories, including news, lifestyle, dating, entertainment, politics, and culture. Elite Daily aims to deliver content that resonates with the interests and perspectives of its audience, which exceeds 70 million monthly readers, establishing it as a significant community for millennial voices. The platform was created by a team of media professionals from the same demographic, who sought to move away from traditional media's often monotonous presentation of news and instead foster a vibrant, socially driven environment. As of 2017, Elite Daily operates as a subsidiary of Bustle Digital Group.
Wochit Inc. operates an online video creation platform tailored for publishers, newsrooms, media companies, and brands seeking to enhance audience engagement through social videos. Founded in 2012 and based in Yehud, Israel, Wochit's platform simplifies the video creation process, allowing users to produce short-form videos using a real-time and license-cleared media collection. This capability enables organizations to design socially-optimized video content that can be easily shared across various social and digital platforms. By providing powerful yet user-friendly video storytelling solutions, Wochit empowers a wide range of organizations, from brands to nonprofits, to connect with their audiences in innovative ways.
Redef is a company that operates a live media feed platform designed to deliver curated information streams tailored for various industry communities, alongside elements of pop culture. Its focus encompasses a diverse range of topics, including media, technology, sports, music, movies, education, fashion, design, and health. Through its platform, Redef provides newsletters and creates remixes, fostering communities around these verticals. The company aims to enable users to personalize their content experience by allowing them to select and share their favorite topics and insights, thereby facilitating a deeper understanding of the subjects they are passionate about.
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates a variety of consumer brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, focusing on content and products that appeal to millennial women and Gen Z girls. The company integrates data science with its editorial expertise to produce engaging content and marketing strategies. Clique's offerings include CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and INF Network, which represents over 55 prominent bloggers and influencers, providing integrated advertising solutions. In 2016, Clique launched its first clothing and accessories line in collaboration with Target, which has since become a leading performer for the retailer.
Savoteur is a global digital media company founded in 2010 and based in New York. It operates a single publication focused on celebrating the unique aspects of cities worldwide. Through its international team of editors and contributors, Savoteur provides insider perspectives on relevant people, places, and activities across over 30 major cities globally. Its content covers eight lifestyle categories and is delivered via daily email alerts, serving as both an informative guide for young, affluent professionals and a marketing channel for featured advertisers and venues.
Amplify.LA
Venture Round in 2014
Amplify.LA is a Venice, California-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage technology investments, supporting pre-seed and seed companies across consumer internet, enterprise, fintech and healthcare, as well as social, mobile, SaaS, digital media, B2B, B2C and D2C models. The firm typically backs early-stage teams and provides resources such as free workspace in Venice to portfolio companies.
The Dodo
Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.
Vidible is a video management and exchange platform for buyers and sellers of digital media to manage, distribute, and monetize video content across desktop, mobile, and TV. The platform delivers transparency and control, offering tools to optimize video programming and monetize video assets through multi-platform programmatic buying and selling. It serves publishers, advertisers, and agencies seeking to maximize the value of their brands online by streamlining content management and monetization workflows. Vidible has been integrated into ONE by AOL, aligning its capabilities with AOL Platforms to reach consumers through premium experiences and performance-driven campaigns.
Wochit Inc. operates an online video creation platform tailored for publishers, newsrooms, media companies, and brands seeking to enhance audience engagement through social videos. Founded in 2012 and based in Yehud, Israel, Wochit's platform simplifies the video creation process, allowing users to produce short-form videos using a real-time and license-cleared media collection. This capability enables organizations to design socially-optimized video content that can be easily shared across various social and digital platforms. By providing powerful yet user-friendly video storytelling solutions, Wochit empowers a wide range of organizations, from brands to nonprofits, to connect with their audiences in innovative ways.
Nativo, established in 2010, is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London. It specializes in developing a software platform that facilitates native advertising services for both brand advertisers and publishers. The platform enables brands to plan, buy, manage, deliver, optimize, and measure native ad campaigns, while publishers can build, host, serve, and report on these campaigns across their web and mobile properties. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers use Nativo's platform to scale, automate, and measure native ads, enhancing audience engagement and expanding revenue potential.
Saatchi Art
Series B in 2013
Saatchi Art is an online art gallery and social marketplace dedicated to connecting individuals with art and artists. Established in Los Angeles in 2010, it emerged from the Saatchi Gallery's commitment to showcasing contemporary artists and making art accessible to a broader audience. Since its launch, Saatchi Art has offered a diverse collection of original paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography at various price points. The platform provides artists globally with a curated space to display and sell their work, fostering a vibrant community that celebrates artistic expression. In 2014, the company rebranded from Saatchi Online to Saatchi Art to more clearly reflect its mission and focus.
Epoxy Inc. is a company that operates an online video creation and sharing platform, catering to both individual creators and media enterprises. Established in 2012 and based in Venice, California, Epoxy provides professional tools for video channel management, enabling users to create clips, GIFs, images, and memes from their videos. The platform facilitates native sharing of YouTube videos across social networks and enhances interaction by allowing creators to reply to comments and connect with their fans. Drawing from insights gained by observing successful YouTubers and video creators, Epoxy's team of engineers, designers, and entertainment technologists has developed a suite of products designed to help users grow their channels, engage their audiences, and monetize their content effectively. In 2016, Epoxy Inc. became a subsidiary of Vemba Corp.
Group Nine Media
Series A in 2013
Group Nine Media, Inc. is a digital media holding company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City. It focuses on creating content across several key areas, including food, drink, entertainment, news, and science. The company operates four primary brands: The Dodo, which specializes in animal-related content; NowThis, a video news publisher tailored for social media; Thrillist, which covers lifestyle topics including food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a platform dedicated to science and exploration. Group Nine Media engages a young audience, particularly millennials, through its video-centric, socially-driven approach, generating nearly 4 billion video views each month and providing services such as data insights, creative strategy development, and branded content.
Maker Studios
Series C in 2012
Maker Studios, established in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a media company that empowers artists to create, distribute, and monetize their original content on YouTube. It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including development, production, promotion, distribution, sales, marketing, and merchandise support to its partners. Maker Studios is home to numerous prominent digital stars and content creators, making it a significant player in the online video landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
JW Player
Series B in 2012
JW Player is a technology company specializing in video streaming solutions. It provides an HTML5 video player designed for web content publishing and monetization through video ads. The platform aims to enhance views, engagement, and advertisement revenue for publishers with minimal effort or investment, while offering flexible tools for video professionals to optimize their strategies across various screens.
PlumTV
Venture Round in 2012
Plum TV is a premium local cable television network focused on delivering original programming to affluent vacation communities across the United States, including locations such as Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Sun Valley, Miami Beach, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and The Hamptons. The network provides a multi-platform service that encompasses local television stations and websites, catering to the specific interests and lifestyles of its viewers. Plum TV's content is distributed through various channels, including Comcast, Cablevision, Hulu, and YouTube, allowing audiences in these upscale markets to access tailored entertainment that reflects their unique cultural and recreational preferences.
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.
9GAG, Inc. is an online platform and social media website that specializes in user-generated content, primarily focused on humor. Founded in 2008 and based in Mountain View, California, the company allows users to post and comment on a wide array of entertaining media, including funny pictures, videos, memes, and various categories such as gaming, anime, movies, and sports. The site features daily updates of user-generated videos encompassing themes like comedy, pranks, and cute moments, creating an engaging environment for users to connect and share their interests. Through its vibrant community, 9GAG fosters conversation and interaction among its users, making it a popular destination for humor and entertainment on the Internet.
BalconyTV
Series A in 2012
BalconyTV is an online music platform that showcases bands, musicians, and various acts performing on balconies around the world. Founded in June 2006 by three friends in Dublin, the initiative started as a local music show filmed from their apartment balcony. Since its inception, BalconyTV has expanded to 43 cities globally, producing a diverse range of performances. With over 8,000 videos archived, the platform has garnered more than 40 million views, establishing itself as a significant player in the online music scene.
MNTN
Venture Round in 2012
MNTN is a technology company specializing in Connected TV advertising. It offers advanced targeting, measurement, and automated optimization tools to deliver effective performance-driven campaigns for businesses.
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates a variety of consumer brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, focusing on content and products that appeal to millennial women and Gen Z girls. The company integrates data science with its editorial expertise to produce engaging content and marketing strategies. Clique's offerings include CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and INF Network, which represents over 55 prominent bloggers and influencers, providing integrated advertising solutions. In 2016, Clique launched its first clothing and accessories line in collaboration with Target, which has since become a leading performer for the retailer.
GameSalad
Series A in 2012
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.
Savoteur is a global digital media company founded in 2010 and based in New York. It operates a single publication focused on celebrating the unique aspects of cities worldwide. Through its international team of editors and contributors, Savoteur provides insider perspectives on relevant people, places, and activities across over 30 major cities globally. Its content covers eight lifestyle categories and is delivered via daily email alerts, serving as both an informative guide for young, affluent professionals and a marketing channel for featured advertisers and venues.
Fight My Monster
Seed Round in 2012
Fight My Monster Ltd. is a London-based company that develops an online trading card game aimed primarily at boys aged 8 to 12. Launched in 2010, the game has rapidly gained popularity, boasting over 1.3 million players across the UK and North America. It is described as a blend of engaging storytelling and collectible gameplay, often likened to "Pixar meets Pokemon." Players can enjoy the game for free through any web browser, with each session averaging around 40 minutes of playtime. Fight My Monster also fosters an online gaming community where players can challenge each other using collectible virtual trading card elements. The company has established offices in both London and San Francisco, further enhancing its reach and influence in the online gaming market.
Resonate is a developer of a consumer intelligence platform that equips brands and agencies with deep insights into audience motivations and behaviors. By analyzing various dimensions such as values, lifestyle, and life-stage data, Resonate offers a nuanced understanding of consumer segments. This approach allows clients, including political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands, to craft targeted online advertising strategies that resonate with specific human values, such as patriotism, environmentalism, and innovation. By moving beyond traditional demographic targeting, Resonate empowers its clients to engage more effectively with their audiences and enhance customer experiences.
Media Armor
Series A in 2012
Media Armor is a company that specializes in mobile advertising analytics, focusing on enhancing interactions between consumers and brands. It offers tools for the mobile display advertising industry that enable multi-channel marketers to effectively reach consumers through relevant advertisements on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. By creating detailed blueprints of consumer actions across all channels, Media Armor enhances ad decision-making and allows for the tracking of consumer activity across multiple points of sale, including in-store purchases and catalog interactions. This comprehensive approach provides measurable return on advertising spend (ROAS), effectively unifying digital and offline marketing efforts.
Parent Media Group
Venture Round in 2012
Parent Media Group Inc. is a company that operates family-oriented websites designed to engage and support parents. Founded in 2005 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, its platforms include TheCuteKid.com, which provides resources for entering the entertainment industry alongside prizes and casting opportunities; ParentSociety.com, which explores various aspects of parenthood from pregnancy through the teenage years; CanvasPeople.com, which transforms personal photos into art; and DealsforMommy, a service that delivers attractive deals and free samples to mothers. The company's sites foster social interaction and community engagement, offering interactive content that allows parents to shop, share experiences, and find entertainment.
MNTN is a technology company specializing in Connected TV advertising. It offers advanced targeting, measurement, and automated optimization tools to deliver effective performance-driven campaigns for businesses.
Mighty Networks
Seed Round in 2011
Founded in 2017, Mighty Networks is a SaaS platform that enables creators and brands to build, engage, and monetize their online communities. It offers customizable tools for creating private spaces, facilitating member engagement, and integrating with other services, all under the creator's brand and available on every platform.
Radiate Media
Series B in 2011
Radiate Media formerly Matchbin, provides software and services that empower local media and businesses to find and capture the audience that matters most. From local news, weather, and traffic information to online and broadcast marketing tools, Radiate Media’s technology and nationwide network allows clients to grow revenue by reaching customers on-air, online, and on the go.
Maker Studios
Series B in 2011
Maker Studios, established in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a media company that empowers artists to create, distribute, and monetize their original content on YouTube. It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including development, production, promotion, distribution, sales, marketing, and merchandise support to its partners. Maker Studios is home to numerous prominent digital stars and content creators, making it a significant player in the online video landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
GameSalad
Series A in 2011
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.
Maker Studios
Series A in 2010
Maker Studios, established in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a media company that empowers artists to create, distribute, and monetize their original content on YouTube. It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including development, production, promotion, distribution, sales, marketing, and merchandise support to its partners. Maker Studios is home to numerous prominent digital stars and content creators, making it a significant player in the online video landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
Oggifinogi
Series A in 2010
Oggifinogi, Inc. is a provider of advertising technology, specializing in interactive advertisements that leverage rich media technology. The company offers a comprehensive video platform and player technology, enabling advanced campaign analysis to optimize advertising strategies. Founded to enhance the effectiveness of digital advertising, Oggifinogi has positioned itself as a significant player in the advertising technology landscape since its acquisition by Collective in February 2011.
Resonate is a developer of a consumer intelligence platform that equips brands and agencies with deep insights into audience motivations and behaviors. By analyzing various dimensions such as values, lifestyle, and life-stage data, Resonate offers a nuanced understanding of consumer segments. This approach allows clients, including political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands, to craft targeted online advertising strategies that resonate with specific human values, such as patriotism, environmentalism, and innovation. By moving beyond traditional demographic targeting, Resonate empowers its clients to engage more effectively with their audiences and enhance customer experiences.
Extreme Reach
Series B in 2010
Extreme Reach streamlines content production and creative asset management for media, entertainment, and advertising industries. Its platform, AdBridge™, integrates workflows for complex media landscapes, serving over 200,000 users annually.
Babble is an online magazine and community platform that caters to urban parents and hipsters, offering a wide range of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom and based in New York, the platform includes articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, and parenting. Babble also features community engagement through profiles, message boards, and photo-sharing services. Notable sections include 'Strollerderby,' a parenting blog, and 'Parental Advisory,' an advice column that addresses various aspects of modern parenting and lifestyle trends.
Panvidea, Inc. is a company that specializes in on-demand video preparation, processing, and distribution for entertainment and advertising content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, it provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes video encoding, processing, and cloud-based solutions for content owners, broadcasters, publishers, and advertising agencies. Panvidea's technology facilitates the ingestion, editing, branding, transcoding, and packaging of professional media content, enhancing digital media workflows. The company also offers physical media digitization, technical consulting services, and focuses on content personalization, localization, and globalization. By managing metadata and transforming media for diverse audiences, Panvidea supports the delivery of digital products to multiple platforms and devices.
Vizu Corporation
Venture Round in 2009
Vizu Corporation operates an enterprise technology platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of brand advertising in the digital media landscape. The platform enables advertisers and their partners to collaborate on optimizing Brand Lift metrics, guiding target audiences from initial awareness to intent and preference. Vizu's Brand Advertising Effectiveness platform facilitates real-time measurement and optimization throughout the advertising lifecycle, encompassing audience profiling and campaign assessment. By applying metrics traditionally used in offline advertising to the online environment, Vizu supports advertisers in making informed decisions that drive brand-building efforts. The platform can be utilized independently or in conjunction with other solutions to maximize advertising impact.
Babble is an online magazine and community platform that caters to urban parents and hipsters, offering a wide range of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom and based in New York, the platform includes articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, and parenting. Babble also features community engagement through profiles, message boards, and photo-sharing services. Notable sections include 'Strollerderby,' a parenting blog, and 'Parental Advisory,' an advice column that addresses various aspects of modern parenting and lifestyle trends.
Extreme Reach
Series A in 2009
Extreme Reach streamlines content production and creative asset management for media, entertainment, and advertising industries. Its platform, AdBridge™, integrates workflows for complex media landscapes, serving over 200,000 users annually.
Panvidea, Inc. is a company that specializes in on-demand video preparation, processing, and distribution for entertainment and advertising content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, it provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes video encoding, processing, and cloud-based solutions for content owners, broadcasters, publishers, and advertising agencies. Panvidea's technology facilitates the ingestion, editing, branding, transcoding, and packaging of professional media content, enhancing digital media workflows. The company also offers physical media digitization, technical consulting services, and focuses on content personalization, localization, and globalization. By managing metadata and transforming media for diverse audiences, Panvidea supports the delivery of digital products to multiple platforms and devices.
Qualia is a digital advertising platform that assists organizations in converting potential customers into clients by providing a seamless consumer experience across various devices. The platform utilizes intent targeting and cross-screen audience association, merging multiple intent signals from consumers to enhance targeting capabilities. This allows businesses to effectively identify and follow the path of purchase from intent to conversion, optimizing marketing spend across devices. Qualia's cloud-based Data Intelligence Platform features the IQ Decision Engine, which enables real-time, omni-channel targeting and measurement. The company, led by CEO Kathy Leake, is committed to enhancing consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. Headquartered in New York City, Qualia also has offices in several major U.S. cities including Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta.
WideOrbit
Series D in 2008
WideOrbit Inc. is a prominent provider of advertising management technology, catering to broadcast television, cable networks, and radio stations. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline operations and enhance revenue across various media channels. Its flagship products include WO Traffic, which manages advertisement sales and operations; WO Programmatic TV for local TV stations; and WO Analytics, which provides insights into pricing and sales performance. Additionally, WideOrbit offers tools for digital audio monetization, programmatic sales, and content management, serving over 6,000 clients, including major networks such as ABC/Disney and NBC Universal. The company also provides implementation and consulting services, establishing itself as the system of record for substantial annual advertising expenditures. With additional offices in London and Paris, WideOrbit continues to innovate in the advertising technology space.
Sportgenic
Series B in 2008
Sportgenic is an online media and technology company that connects advertisers with millions of engaged sport enthusiasts across its network of specialized websites. These sites cater to diverse sporting interests, offering training resources, competition platforms, social networks, and authentic content. The company employs proprietary technology for precise ad targeting, ensuring marketers achieve a greater return on investment (ROI).