LionTree

Founded in 2012, LionTree is an independent investment bank with expertise in media, technology, communications, consumer, and creative industries. It provides advisory services to help clients unlock growth and transformation across key areas of the global digital economy.

Howard Han

Partner, Merchant Banking

Ehren Stenzler

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

82 past transactions

Spines

Series A in 2024
Spines is an AI-driven publishing platform that empowers authors worldwide. It streamlines book creation into print-on-demand (POD), eBook, and audio formats, distributing them across over 100 global channels with just a few clicks. Authors can manage royalties, marketing, and order author copies through the platform.

Spines

Seed Round in 2024
Spines is an AI-driven publishing platform that empowers authors worldwide. It streamlines book creation into print-on-demand (POD), eBook, and audio formats, distributing them across over 100 global channels with just a few clicks. Authors can manage royalties, marketing, and order author copies through the platform.

Avail

Seed Round in 2023
Avail is tackling one of the many time-consuming tasks in film and TV development: script coverage.

Dharma

Seed Round in 2023
Dharma is a travel brand-as-a-service platform that specializes in hosting group trips led by inspiring individuals and notable brands. The company develops customized travel portfolios for its clients, which include comprehensive services such as distribution audits, product planning, budgeting, and the creation of websites and applications. Additionally, Dharma manages compliance, offers sales support, and provides guest-facing applications, ensuring quality control and risk management throughout the travel experience. By facilitating these services, Dharma enables its clients to successfully create and host memorable group trips for their communities, thereby shaping the future of travel brands.

Soundtrack Your Brand

Venture Round in 2023
Soundtrack Your Brand offers a B2B music platform for small businesses. It enables them to legally create and play custom playlists in their venues through a monthly subscription service, providing access to a vast commercial catalog of songs.

Telly

Seed Round in 2023
Telly offers the first Dual Screen Smart TV, is the ultimate free television upgrade for the living room.

Creative Fabrica

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2016, Creative Fabrica is a Dutch company that operates an online marketplace for fonts, graphics, craft designs, and premium content created by designers. It offers tools such as Fontcloud and Shapecloud for font management and generation, enabling users to purchase these services through affordable subscriptions.

Transmit.Live

Acquisition in 2023
Transmit.Live, LLC is a New York-based company that operates a cloud-based platform focused on live streaming media management, marketing, and distribution. Its technology centralizes live stream operations, allowing users to manage, distribute, analyze, and grow their audience for live content. The company offers three key products: Simulcaster for live distribution, RTV for live promotion, and Signal for live insights. Transmit.Live's software enables streaming platforms and broadcasters to enhance monetization by creating new advertising inventory, optimizing traditional ad breaks, and developing tailored ad experiences in real time. The platform is designed to simplify the distribution and promotion of live or simulated live channels across multiple platforms while dynamically injecting in-content advertising to improve viewer engagement.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2022
Fanatics is a global sports merchandise company that designs, produces, distributes and retails licensed sports apparel, jerseys and fan gear through online, mobile and physical stores. Founded in 1995 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel platform that serves professional leagues, teams, media brands, collegiate and professional properties, and retailers, delivering high-quality merchandise to fans with real-time availability across channels.

Kyra

Series A in 2022
Kyra is a global creator economy company connecting brands with TikTok creators. It produces original content for Gen-Z audiences through Kyra Originals, incubates young talent via Kyra Profile, and creates social media content for brands through Kyra Studios.

Contentsquare

Series F in 2022
ContentSquare is a digital experience insights optimization platform that helps businesses analyze customer behavior through vast amounts of anonymous web, mobile, and app interactions, adhering to data privacy regulations such as the EU GDPR and California CCPA. By integrating diverse data sets, including content, user experience, product offerings, pricing, acquisition channels, and technical performance, the platform generates insights and AI-driven recommendations to enhance digital performance throughout the customer journey. Its solutions enable clients to better understand user interactions, measure content effectiveness, and clarify consumer intentions, ultimately leading to increased revenue and engagement while reducing operational costs. ContentSquare serves over 700 enterprise clients, including notable brands like American Express, Best Buy, and LVMH.

Neat Burger

Funding Round in 2022
Neat Burger is a plant-based food company founded to promote sustainable eating and reduce meat consumption. The company seeks to transform perceptions of alternative proteins by creating an enjoyable dining experience that encourages individuals to embrace meat-free and flexitarian lifestyles. Supported by notable figures such as Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Neat Burger aims to inspire consumers to make healthier dietary choices while pursuing its net-zero ambitions. Through its innovative business-to-business initiatives, Neat Burger facilitates greater access to plant-based food options, striving to revolutionize the industry and contribute to a more sustainable food system.

Treinta

Series A in 2022
Treinta is a digital ledger app tailored for Latin American microbusinesses. It enables users to record transactions by assigning products from their inventory, providing real-time insights into business metrics. By using Treinta, owners can save up to 30 minutes daily in bookkeeping tasks and enhance efficiency by over 30%. Currently, it serves microbusinesses transitioning from pen-and-paper tracking methods.

Emplifi

Private Equity Round in 2022
Emplifi is a developer of AI-driven customer relationship management software designed to help brands meet evolving customer expectations across various marketing, commerce, and service touchpoints. The company's platform provides valuable insights that enable brands to better understand and empathize with their customers, ultimately enhancing the customer experience. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools for contact center agents, Emplifi empowers companies to deliver consistent and elegant interactions across multiple channels and devices. This focus on improving brand engagement and customer loyalty positions Emplifi as a key player in the customer experience management sector.

Creatively

Seed Round in 2022
Creatively is a collaborative platform that serves as a professional networking space for the global creative community. Tailored for individuals across various disciplines, including fashion, art, media, entertainment, marketing, and advertising, the platform enables creators to showcase their portfolios effectively. It facilitates connections between talented individuals and companies seeking to discover and hire exceptional talent. By providing best-in-class features and opportunities, Creatively fosters a vibrant environment where artists can find job prospects and freelance work, enhancing their visibility and career growth in the competitive creative industry.

Savage X Fenty

Series C in 2022
Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand founded by music and fashion icon Robyn Rihanna Fenty, dedicated to celebrating fearlessness and confidence. The company offers a diverse range of lingerie, nightwear, and underwear designed to embrace inclusivity across all sizes, skin tones, and ages, including specific offerings for pregnant women and drag queens. By providing an extensive assortment of products at accessible price points, Savage X Fenty aims to redefine the lingerie marketplace and empower individuals to look and feel their best. The brand has garnered attention for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity, positioning itself as a leader in the fashion industry.

JADU

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Horizon media

Private Equity Round in 2021
Horizon Media, Inc. is the largest and fastest-growing privately held media services agency globally, founded in 1989 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago. The company has received multiple accolades, including the 2011 Independent Media Agency of the Year by Mediapost and recognition as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company in 2011. Bill Koenigsberg, the President, CEO, and Founder, was named Advertising Age's Industry Executive of the Year in 2012 and became the first media agency representative to chair the 4As Board in 2014. Committed to creating meaningful brand connections, Horizon Media employs a holistic approach to brand marketing, achieving estimated billings exceeding $4.3 billion and employing over 950 individuals. Additionally, it is a founding member of Columbus Media International, a coalition of independent media agencies.

Rally

Series B in 2021
Rally is an investment platform that enables individuals to buy and sell fractional equity shares in various collectible assets, such as sports cards, classic cars, vintage watches, and rare books. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Rally aims to democratize access to alternative investments, which have traditionally been limited to a select group of investors. By providing a marketplace that emphasizes liquidity and transparency, Rally allows members from all income levels to participate in the ownership of high-value collectibles, fostering a more inclusive investment environment.

NTWRK

Series B in 2021
NTWRK is a video commerce platform tailored for Gen Z and Millennials, launched in October 2018. The platform features a unique model that combines daily exclusive product drops, live videos, and celebrity collaborations, creating an engaging shopping experience for users. NTWRK operates a livestream marketplace that celebrates culture and creativity, offering a diverse range of products, including sneakers, apparel, and collectibles. Users can participate in live auctions, access exclusive drops, and explore curated collections, all while engaging with a community of influential artists, brands, and sellers. The company has experienced significant growth since its inception, attracting investments from prominent entrepreneurs and entertainers, further solidifying its position in the retail landscape.

TrueFort

Series B in 2021
TrueFort specializes in real-time application and cloud workload protection. Founded in 2015, the company offers solutions such as application-first security, out-of-box analytics for applications, and bring-your-own-agent capabilities. Its flagship product, Fortress, employs advanced behavioral analysis and automation to enhance security across diverse environments.

Horizen Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Horizen Labs provides a Sidechain-as-a-Service platform enabling businesses to create distributed ledger solutions. It offers privacy-focused public infrastructure and proprietary sidechain deployment tools for applications in payment systems, record keeping, and supply chains.

Eco

Series B in 2021
Eco Inc. is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, the company aims to optimize financial transactions and promote efficient banking practices. Eco also develops Bend, a platform designed to offer rewarding financial solutions that align with the expectations of modern consumers. Through its commitment to improving how individuals interact with their finances, Eco seeks to drive a new standard for money management.

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.

GreenLight

Series D in 2021
GreenLight is a financial technology company that offers a comprehensive money management platform designed specifically for families. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, GreenLight provides a debit card and accompanying app that enables parents and children to earn, save, spend, and invest money effectively. The platform empowers parents with flexible spending controls, tools for managing chores, and automated allowance features, all while promoting financial literacy among children. Users can earn up to 3% cash back on purchases, with the option for parents to automatically invest these rewards in stocks and exchange-traded funds for future family expenses. GreenLight aims to simplify personal finance for families, fostering responsible financial habits from a young age.

Mighty Networks

Series B in 2021
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.

CLEAR

Venture Round in 2021
CLEAR, the secure identity company, uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. It links identity with different information sets, including credit cards, tickets to the game, reservations, frequent flyer numbers, flight manifests, health care identification, driver's licenses, and passports. CLEAR's data security framework meets the highest standards for performance and for protecting sensitive information — FISMA High- and SAFETY Act-certified by the Department of Homeland Security. CLEAR's users are always in control of their data and do not sell user information. CLEAR was founded by Caryn Seidman-Becker and Ken Cornick in November 2010 and is based in New York, United States.

GetYourGuide

Convertible Note in 2020
GetYourGuide operates an online platform facilitating bookings of global tours, attractions, and activities. It connects customers with providers, charging a revenue share for each transaction. The platform features customer reviews to assess tour quality and removes poorly rated providers.

GetYourGuide

Series F in 2020
GetYourGuide operates an online platform facilitating bookings of global tours, attractions, and activities. It connects customers with providers, charging a revenue share for each transaction. The platform features customer reviews to assess tour quality and removes poorly rated providers.

Whoop

Series E in 2020
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.

Religion of Sports

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, Religion of Sports is a Santa Monica-based media company that produces engaging sports content. It offers scripted and unscripted videos, podcasts, feature films, and social content, focusing on human-interest storytelling around the world of sports.

Bolt

Series C in 2020
Founded in 2014, Bolt enhances online shopping by offering a seamless checkout platform. It enables secure, logged-in, one-click purchases for shoppers, benefiting retailers like REVOLVE and Casper who use it to reduce cart abandonment and improve customer experience.

Oatly Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
Oatly AB, founded in 1985 and based in Malmo, Sweden, specializes in producing oat-based beverages and food products. The company's offerings include a variety of oat drinks—such as whole, semi, and chocolate options—as well as oatgurt in multiple flavors, creamy oat products, and a range of ice creams. Oatly aims to provide products that deliver high nutritional value while minimizing environmental impact. The company distributes its products primarily through health stores and serves markets across Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, North America, Finland, and other regions. A significant portion of its revenue is generated from the EMEA region. Oatly operates as a subsidiary of Cereal Base Ceba AB.

Exile Content Studio

Venture Round in 2020
Exile Content Studio is a leading media company that produces premium content tailored for Latinos and US Hispanics. It specializes in creating films, television series, radio shows, and music, offering a diverse range of curated media.

Public

Series B in 2020
Public Holdings, Inc. is a financial technology company that offers a social investing platform, allowing users to engage in fractional trading of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the platform enables individuals to invest with any amount of money while fostering a community where users can connect with friends, follow trading professionals, and share investment strategies. Public provides commission-free brokerage services, making the stock market accessible to a wider audience. The company's emphasis on social interaction and community learning distinguishes it from traditional trading platforms, as users can explore interest-based themes and gain insights from experts and peers. Public Holdings, Inc. also maintains a presence in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Astra

Venture Round in 2020
Astra Space, Inc. is a technology company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in designing and building rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Ventions LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 and aims to provide accessible and affordable access to space. Astra offers online reservations for payload deliveries to both sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits, with a focus on dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg. The business is divided into two segments: Launch Services, which provides rapid global launch capabilities, and Space Products, which includes the development of space products tailored to customer needs for successful satellite launches. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and is committed to facilitating frequent access to space for satellite operators and governments.

Yofix

Series A in 2020
Yofix develops and manufactures dairy-free, soy-free fermented plant-based foods enriched with probiotics. Their products include yogurt alternatives, drinks, desserts, and frozen yogurts, all made from cereals, lentils, grains, and seeds, offering a clean label with no artificial additives or preservatives.

MOJO Sports

Series A in 2020
Mojo Sport is a developer of a sports application aimed at enhancing the experience of sports for participants of all ages. The application features activities created by youth coaches and child development experts, providing quality coaching content and feedback from coaches and players after each practice. This platform facilitates the sharing of ideas and tips, promoting improvement and engagement in sports. By combining educational resources with user-friendly technology, Mojo Sport aims to make sports more enjoyable and accessible for everyone involved.

HIFI

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in New York in 2013, HIFI is a community-driven organization advocating for artist-centric financial empowerment within the music industry. It promotes transparency and innovation through education, advocacy, and technological solutions.

QCode

Seed Round in 2019
QCode Media, Inc., established in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, operates as an audio production studio. It specializes in creating and distributing scripted and narrative stories, as well as fiction and talk shows, through its online platform. The company collaborates with creative talent and celebrities to develop franchises and focuses on producing original, engaging audio content.

Dot Dot Dot Media

Venture Round in 2019
Dot Dot Dot Media is a news and entertainment company focused on creating content of humanity and technology. The company's mission is to help us feel human again in today’s world, using storytelling to foster real connections. Their first show, First Contact, launched in December in partnership with iHeartMedia.

HumanCo

Funding Round in 2019
HumanCo is a mission-driven holding company dedicated to promoting healthier living and sustainability. It invests in and builds brands that focus on creating impactful and cleaner consumer products aimed at improving health outcomes. Recognizing the concerning trend of declining life expectancy in current generations, HumanCo seeks to reverse this phenomenon by fostering meaningful change through its investments and incubations. The company employs a long-term strategy to advance consumer health and enhance trust in its brands, ultimately benefiting clients through its comprehensive approach to incubation, investment, and growth.

Emerge

Series A in 2019
Emerge, Inc. is a consumer technology company founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California. The company specializes in developing a multi-sensory communication platform designed to enhance virtual interactions by integrating touch, sight, sound, and emotional connectivity. Emerge's flagship product line, the Wave-series, utilizes patented technology to create ultrasonic forcefields that users can physically feel, enabling experiences such as a "virtual high five" or the sensation of holding hands across distances, all without the need for gloves or controllers. This innovation aims to address the widespread feelings of disconnection experienced by over two billion people globally, focusing on fostering emotional connections in communications. Emerge boasts a diverse team of industry veterans and former entrepreneurs with expertise in consumer electronics, augmented reality, gaming, and brain-computer interfaces.

Creatively

Seed Round in 2019
Creatively is a collaborative platform that serves as a professional networking space for the global creative community. Tailored for individuals across various disciplines, including fashion, art, media, entertainment, marketing, and advertising, the platform enables creators to showcase their portfolios effectively. It facilitates connections between talented individuals and companies seeking to discover and hire exceptional talent. By providing best-in-class features and opportunities, Creatively fosters a vibrant environment where artists can find job prospects and freelance work, enhancing their visibility and career growth in the competitive creative industry.

Ozy

Series C in 2019
Ozy Media, Inc. is a media and entertainment company based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on delivering a diverse array of news and information to a curious audience. Founded in 2012, Ozy operates a daily news, magazine, and video streaming platform that features various programs designed to inform and engage its users. The content encompasses a wide range of topics, including emerging trends, influential figures, and innovative ideas, aiming to provide narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. With an audience of approximately 50 million, Ozy seeks to inspire and broaden viewpoints by presenting fresh narratives across multiple formats, including television, podcasts, and live events.

Studio

Series B in 2019
Studio operates a connected fitness platform that streams live and on-demand classes to users in their homes through a sleek, responsive display. The system personalizes content in real-time by utilizing user feedback and biometric data, allowing access to a diverse range of classes, including cardio, strength training, and yoga. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Studio aims to enhance the fitness experience by combining technology with user engagement to promote a healthier lifestyle.

FaceIT

Series B in 2019
FaceIT operates a gaming platform for online competitive PvP, serving millions of users and hosting millions of sessions monthly. The platform enables players to compete in tournaments and leagues with virtual and real-world prizes through automated management and matchmaking. It provides an SDK for publishers and developers to integrate matchmaking, tournaments, and leagues into their titles, helping grow the esports ecosystem by offering players of all skill levels access to competitive play and giving organizers tools to build and manage communities around their games. Founded in 2011, it is headquartered in London.

Community

Venture Round in 2019
Community offers a range of services that include design and branding, experiential marketing, performance marketing, real estate marketing, PR and influencing, content crafting, and more.

Sofar Sounds

Series C in 2019
Sofar Sounds is an international collective based in London, founded in 2009, dedicated to creating unique spaces where music matters. The company organizes intimate live music events in unconventional venues such as living rooms, rooftops, and retail stores, transforming these spaces into captivating performance settings. Sofar shows are kept secret until the last minute, with guests signing up for unnamed performances at undisclosed locations. This approach allows artists to connect directly with engaged audiences, fostering a global community where people can discover new music and make genuine connections in cities around the world.

Splice

Series C in 2019
Splice is a New York-based platform for music creators that combines a large catalog of licensed samples with AI-powered tools to accelerate sound discovery and inspiration. It enables music creation, collaboration, and cloud-based storage of project files, and offers a rent-to-own marketplace for plugins and digital audio workstations. Splice provides content used by broadcasters, independent films, and commercials, helping musicians produce and share music efficiently. Through its combination of samples, AI-assisted features, and collaboration capabilities, the company aims to empower creators by making professional-grade tools and resources more accessible.

Bragg Live Food Products

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bragg Live Food Products, Inc. is a company based in Santa Barbara, California, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing organic health and wellness products. Founded in 1912, Bragg offers a diverse range of items, including its well-known apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salad dressings, liquid aminos, and various sauces and seasonings. The company focuses on using high-quality certified organic ingredients to create products that promote a healthy lifestyle. Bragg's offerings are available through distributors, retail stores, and online platforms, catering to a growing market of health-conscious consumers seeking natural alternatives to support their dietary needs.

FabFitFun

Series A in 2019
FabFitFun is a subscription-based retailer offering curated boxes of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. Every three months, members receive a box filled with full-sized products across categories such as beauty, fashion, wellness, fitness, home, and technology. Additionally, FabFitFun provides streaming video services for on-demand wellness videos and daily lifestyle content, fostering an online community for women to lead healthier lives.

Brud

Series B in 2019
Brud Inc. is a transmedia studio based in Los Angeles that specializes in the development of digital and robotic characters which are designed to engage audiences across various social platforms. Founded in 2014 and originally known as Miquela Media, the company focuses on creating virtual influencers and character-driven story worlds. Brud combines expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance media experiences, enabling the creation of innovative and popular digital personalities. The company is dedicated to leveraging technology in creative ways to redefine storytelling in the digital age.

Cross River Bank

Series B in 2018
Cross River Bank combines traditional banking with innovative technologies to create compliant financial solutions for fintech companies. It offers personal and corporate banking services, direct lending loans, marketplace lender solutions, flash disbursements, and financial technology solutions.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2018
Epic Games is an American video game and software company that develops games for PC, consoles, mobile devices, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the Web. It licenses and provides its Unreal Engine technology to other developers, enabling the creation of high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company operates a digital storefront that allows developers to publish, distribute, and monetize games and 3D content, supporting cross-platform compatibility and scalable performance across PC, console, mobile, and immersive devices.

aXiomatic

Venture Round in 2018
aXiomatic is an esports and video gaming company that applies sports and entertainment expertise to enable engaging gaming experiences and to build a portfolio of holdings in the esports and video gaming industry. Through strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions, it connects esports groups with venues, technologies, media content, distribution partners, and capital to support growth. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, the organization provides financial resources and industry know-how to ambitious teams and ventures that create compelling gaming experiences for fans, fostering the development and expansion of esports and gaming enterprises.

Fable Studio

Seed Round in 2018
Fable Studio, Inc. specializes in developing interactive content that leverages artificial intelligence characters within augmented and virtual reality environments. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating immersive cinematic projects. Fable Studio is committed to nurturing characters that exhibit distinct style and approachability, allowing creator-driven teams to be agile in their creative processes and take innovative risks beyond conventional methods.

Ripken Baseball

Private Equity Round in 2018
Ripken Baseball operates youth baseball academies, hosts tournaments and camps, and sells related merchandise. It aims to provide young players with memorable experiences while enhancing their skills.

Dandy

Seed Round in 2018
Dandy is a live dating app that builts to solve the problem of immense time and effort required by existing online dating experiences. It allows USC students to virtually connect through instant messages, without needing to meet in person. The live dating app emulates raw human behavior, as it gives students a convenient way to connect, by addressing issues of unreliability and privacy on current dating apps

BLADE

Series B in 2018
BLADE is a technology-driven air mobility platform that provides on-demand air transportation services, including helicopters, jets, turboprops, and seaplanes. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, BLADE aims to simplify travel by offering cost-effective alternatives for short-distance flights. The company operates across several major locations, including New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC. BLADE's services cater not only to passengers seeking efficient travel options but also to the medical sector, where it plays a crucial role in transporting human organs for transplant and supporting medical teams. Additionally, BLADE operates dedicated lounges at heliports in Manhattan and provides BLADE MediMobility services, further enhancing its logistics capabilities.

Second Spectrum

Venture Round in 2018
Second Spectrum, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing advanced gaming machine learning software aimed at transforming the sports industry through artificial intelligence. The company's innovative solutions incorporate computer vision, big data, and augmented and virtual reality technologies. By offering interactive applications and platforms, Second Spectrum enhances fan engagement and provides media companies with tools to facilitate deeper connections between audiences and athletes. This focus on personalization and immersion allows for a more dynamic experience in sports consumption.

The Athletic

Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

Axial Networks

Venture Round in 2018
Axial Networks, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect private companies with various capital sources, facilitating financial transactions in the private capital markets. The platform enables users, including CEOs, capital providers, advisors, and bankers, to create professional profiles that enhance credibility and foster connections with potential investors and partners. It offers services such as deal sourcing, marketing, and analytics to help companies find growth capital, identify acquisition opportunities, and manage the deal process effectively. The platform covers a broad range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, financial services, and technology, and supports various capital types, such as growth capital and acquisition financing. Founded in 2004 and based in New York, Axial Networks aims to streamline the process of connecting private companies with the necessary capital to finance their growth or facilitate exits.

Nix

Venture Round in 2017
Nix, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of single-use biosensing wearable technologies designed for monitoring dehydration. Founded in 2015, Nix develops hydration biosensors, specifically a sweat-based biometric sensor that provides real-time analysis of hydration status and electrolyte loss. This innovative technology is aimed at athletes, soldiers, and laborers, offering personalized hydration guidance to enhance performance and prevent dehydration. By analyzing electrochemical biomarkers through a skin patch, Nix delivers valuable health and wellness data to its users.

Brat TV

Series A in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company focused on creating content for a teenage audience. It operates a media production platform designed to foster youth culture by enabling individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. The platform encourages daily engagement by providing viewers with new episodes, stories, and songs, thereby attracting a substantial audience. Through its innovative approach, Brat TV aims to redefine entertainment for young people, capitalizing on the dynamics of digital media and social connectivity.

Measure

Series B in 2017
Measure is a technology company that specializes in aerial data collection and analysis using drones. Founded in 2020, the company is based in Washington, D.C. and offers a comprehensive software solution called Ground Control. This platform enables businesses to manage drone operations end-to-end, from planning and execution to data analysis, all within a user-friendly interface. Measure's services cater to various industries, including agriculture, disaster relief and insurance, and energy and infrastructure, helping these sectors to improve operational efficiency, reduce hazards, and create significant cost savings.

Atlas Obscura

Series A in 2017
Atlas Obscura is an online travel media company that catalogs unusual and obscure destinations worldwide, combining user-generated content with editorial storytelling. Its platform serves as a global catalog of hidden places, remarkable histories, scientific marvels, and distinctive foods, offering travelers a collaborative guide and experiences around the world. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Atlas Obscura publishes features and articles on history, science, and food, and connects explorers through a shared interest in discovery.

Color

Series C in 2017
Color is a healthcare technology company that offers a comprehensive platform for population health management, facilitating equitable and accessible healthcare delivery. The company specializes in large-scale health initiatives, providing solutions that include population genomics programs and high-throughput testing services, such as those for COVID-19. By centralizing essential healthcare capabilities, Color enables businesses, schools, and state public health departments to implement effective preventive health programs, regardless of the geographical distribution of their populations. Its innovative approach addresses various healthcare logistics challenges, streamlining processes related to testing, screening, treatment, and referrals, while creating diverse market opportunities and revenue streams for clinical teams.

Gimlet

Series B in 2017
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters understanding among audiences. By offering a platform that allows users to share, subscribe, and download episodes, Gimlet Media provides clients with a means to deliver compelling stories and enhance their brand visibility. In 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., expanding its reach within the audio streaming industry.

MediaMath

Private Equity Round in 2017
MediaMath, Inc. is a digital advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for advertisers globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers its TerminalOne platform, which facilitates data activation, automated execution, and optimization of advertising interactions across various media channels. MediaMath's programmatic marketing platform enhances customer engagement by utilizing predictive audience targeting and machine learning to ensure relevant messaging. In addition to its technology offerings, the company provides professional services that include programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. MediaMath operates additional offices in several cities across the United States and internationally, including London, Madrid, Berlin, Singapore, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Bengaluru.

Clique

Series C in 2017
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.

WinView Games

Series B in 2017
WinView Games is an ad-supported app that is 100% free to play. The games covered by WinView - for sports fans of MLB, NBA and NFL - are produced in a live studio by a team of producers based on what is happening in real time. WinView’s portfolio of 40 foundational patents covers the synchronization of the second-screen with TV broadcasts and commercials and the optimum methods of monetizing sports-based games of skill, among other types of programming content.

Token

Seed Round in 2017
Token is your personal gifting assistant. We make it simple to give thoughtful gifts through our free mobile app. Tap in a few details about who you’d like to give to, and our team of talented Gift Experts — equipped with A.I. tools — hand-pick several gifts just for them. Make your selection, and your gift will promptly be delivered in impressive gift wrap. Whether for love and respect, admiration, or gratitude, giving with Token is the easiest way to strengthen your relationships with the people that matter.

Pluto TV

Series B in 2016
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service based in Los Angeles, offering an extensive array of over 100 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies. It partners with major television networks, movie studios, and digital media companies to provide a diverse content library that includes news, TV shows, sports, lifestyle programming, and original digital series. The platform attracts millions of viewers each month and is accessible across various devices, including mobile, web browsers, and connected TVs, allowing audiences to enjoy premium content without subscription fees.

DigiTour Media

Venture Round in 2015
DigiTour Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2010. It specializes in producing live events and social media festival experiences, including concerts known as DigiTours and festivals called DigiFests. The company features prominent social media influencers alongside traditional artists across various genres such as pop, alternative rock, hip-hop, and comedy. With a focus on engaging millennial audiences, DigiTour has successfully organized multiple sold-out events in major cities across the United States as well as in London and Toronto. The company's innovative approach has transformed the traditional concert experience, bridging the gap between online and mainstream entertainment. DigiTour's events have garnered significant media attention and critical acclaim, with many of its participants recognized in various awards related to social media and entertainment.

fuboTV

Series A in 2015
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.

Artsy

Series C in 2015
Artsy is an extensive online platform connecting art enthusiasts with over one million artworks from renowned and emerging artists. It collaborates with prominent galleries, auction houses, museums, and art fairs worldwide to create a global marketplace for art discovery and collection.

ATTN:

Series A in 2014
Founded in June 2014, ATTN: is a digital media company dedicated to creating engaging content that informs and empowers young people to understand and impact global issues. It aims to break down complex topics, make politics interesting, and analyze world events from the perspective of the social media generation.

Oscar Health

Series B in 2014
Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Sorare

Sorare is a global fantasy football game that enables users to trade official digital collectibles. Founded in Paris in 2018, the platform allows players to manage their teams using digital NFT cards, fostering competition and community interaction.

Unrivaled Sports

Unrivaled Sports manages a diverse portfolio of youth sports properties, focusing on Baseball, Softball, Football, and Action Sports. The company aims to provide world-class experiences and development opportunities for young athletes, making programming more inclusive and accessible nationwide.

Empathy

Empathy is a platform designed to assist families in navigating the complexities of loss. By integrating technology with human support, Empathy offers a digital companion application that empowers bereaved families. The application serves as a comprehensive support system, guiding users through the emotional, financial, legal, and logistical challenges that arise after the death of a loved one. Through its innovative approach, Empathy aims to alleviate some of the burdens faced by families during difficult times.
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