Luminari Capital

Luminari Capital is a digital media investment firm that focuses on the transformative changes occurring within the global video ecosystem. The company identifies and invests in firms that align with key technological themes driving this evolution in video creation, distribution, and consumption. Luminari Capital recognizes that the industry is experiencing a significant paradigm shift, reminiscent of past transitions from Broadcast TV to Cable TV and Satellite TV. These historical shifts have enabled numerous start-ups to thrive in various sectors, including software and services, data and analytics, advertising technology, hardware and infrastructure, and content development. Luminari Capital aims to capitalize on the emerging opportunities within this $500 billion global market, supporting innovative companies poised for substantial growth.

29 past transactions

MikMak

Series A in 2020
MikMak is a company that specializes in enhancing the understanding of consumer behavior for brands by linking digital marketing efforts to insights from online retail. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, MikMak offers a dashboard that consolidates the eCommerce customer journey across various digital channels and retailers. This platform provides standardized reporting and benchmarks, allowing brands to make informed decisions based on real-time, unbiased insights. Additionally, MikMak develops a video shopping application that facilitates native commerce experiences through social video content, enabling users to purchase a diverse range of products, including accessories, beauty items, jewelry, and kitchenware. By doing so, MikMak helps brands engage with the evolving landscape of video shopping and enhance their sales potential.

Einhorn's Epic Productions

Venture Round in 2019
Einhorn's Epic Productions offers a full-fledged entertainment creative house that creates exciting stories for underserved fandoms with a focus on female-forward, inclusive creative teams and character rosters. The fandom experts create story worlds in both traditional and cutting-edge new media, such as audio dramas, graphic novels, Web3, webcomics, novels, and more.

The Athletic

Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.

FuboTV

Series D in 2018
FuboTV Inc. is a live streaming platform that specializes in sports, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of live sporting events, news, and entertainment content. Launched initially as a soccer-focused service in 2015, it has since evolved into a comprehensive platform featuring over 110 channels, including national and regional sports networks, along with popular shows and movies. Users can access FuboTV on various devices, including smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones, and desktop computers, with features such as personal Cloud DVR storage and multiple simultaneous streams. Headquartered in New York City, FuboTV operates in the U.S. and has expanded internationally, including a launch in Spain. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $250 million from notable investors, and continues to position itself as a leading independent virtual multichannel video programming distributor.

The Athletic

Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.

ART19

Series A in 2017
ART19, Inc. specializes in podcast hosting, distribution, and ad serving technologies aimed at enhancing the monetization capabilities for content creators and advertisers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company offers tools that address challenges in ad targeting, replacement, and measurement. Its WarpFeed technology facilitates near real-time RSS ad insertion, which enables regional and international advertising and helps monetize back catalogs. By providing advanced listening metrics and a comprehensive platform for managing content and advertising operations, ART19 supports publishers and brands in maximizing revenue opportunities within the rapidly growing podcasting industry.

The Athletic

Series A in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.

Streamable

Seed Round in 2017
Streamable is an internet video streaming company that provides a platform designed to simplify video hosting for bloggers and publishers. The platform enables users to share and embed video albums while offering adjustable viewability settings. This functionality supports content creators in efficiently posting and sharing videos, fostering innovative video experiences across various online platforms.

The Athletic

Seed Round in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.

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.

Matterport

Venture Round in 2016
Matterport is a spatial data company specializing in the digitization and indexing of the built environment. Its comprehensive 3D data platform enables users to create accurate and immersive digital twins of physical spaces. These digital representations can be utilized for various purposes, including design, development, operation, promotion, and analysis of environments. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription fees from customers who access its platform, along with income from licenses, services, and product sales. Matterport's innovative approach facilitates a deeper understanding of spaces, making it a valuable tool for industries such as real estate, architecture, and construction.

Naritiv

Series A in 2016
Naritiv Inc. is a marketing and analytics platform based in Los Angeles, California, that connects brands with influencers on Snapchat. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating ongoing programming and large audiences on Snapchat, generating over 20 billion views monthly through its network of creators. Naritiv offers a mobile application that enables brands to develop and execute Snapchat campaigns, equipped with customized social content and comprehensive analytics and reporting tools. In addition to Snapchat, Naritiv's content extends to other platforms like Twitter and Instagram, providing partners with unique technology to enhance their marketing efforts and grow their audience effectively.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2015
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.

FuboTV

Series A in 2015
FuboTV Inc. is a live streaming platform that specializes in sports, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of live sporting events, news, and entertainment content. Launched initially as a soccer-focused service in 2015, it has since evolved into a comprehensive platform featuring over 110 channels, including national and regional sports networks, along with popular shows and movies. Users can access FuboTV on various devices, including smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones, and desktop computers, with features such as personal Cloud DVR storage and multiple simultaneous streams. Headquartered in New York City, FuboTV operates in the U.S. and has expanded internationally, including a launch in Spain. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $250 million from notable investors, and continues to position itself as a leading independent virtual multichannel video programming distributor.

Fuisz Media

Series A in 2015
Fuisz Media Inc. specializes in developing video-recognition software that enhances viewer engagement through interactive elements designed for e-commerce. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company employs an automated algorithm to add clickable annotations in videos, linking viewers directly to purchase options or relevant content. This technology transforms any video into an interactive experience, allowing users to touch, hover, or click on objects to access product information and branded experiences. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize video engagement and drive e-commerce traffic.

Fuisz Media

Series A in 2015
Fuisz Media Inc. specializes in developing video-recognition software that enhances viewer engagement through interactive elements designed for e-commerce. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company employs an automated algorithm to add clickable annotations in videos, linking viewers directly to purchase options or relevant content. This technology transforms any video into an interactive experience, allowing users to touch, hover, or click on objects to access product information and branded experiences. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize video engagement and drive e-commerce traffic.

Matterport

Series C in 2015
Matterport is a spatial data company specializing in the digitization and indexing of the built environment. Its comprehensive 3D data platform enables users to create accurate and immersive digital twins of physical spaces. These digital representations can be utilized for various purposes, including design, development, operation, promotion, and analysis of environments. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription fees from customers who access its platform, along with income from licenses, services, and product sales. Matterport's innovative approach facilitates a deeper understanding of spaces, making it a valuable tool for industries such as real estate, architecture, and construction.

FuboTV

Convertible Note in 2015
FuboTV Inc. is a live streaming platform that specializes in sports, providing subscribers with access to a wide range of live sporting events, news, and entertainment content. Launched initially as a soccer-focused service in 2015, it has since evolved into a comprehensive platform featuring over 110 channels, including national and regional sports networks, along with popular shows and movies. Users can access FuboTV on various devices, including smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones, and desktop computers, with features such as personal Cloud DVR storage and multiple simultaneous streams. Headquartered in New York City, FuboTV operates in the U.S. and has expanded internationally, including a launch in Spain. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $250 million from notable investors, and continues to position itself as a leading independent virtual multichannel video programming distributor.

Thirty Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Thirty Labs is a New York City-based startup studio that focuses on developing innovative companies within the video sector. The company aims to address the significant amount of time people spend watching video content, which accounts for approximately 40% of their waking lives. Through its online platform, Thirty Labs provides digital video development services that leverage technology and programming to explore new approaches in the video industry. By fostering collaboration and creativity, Thirty Labs seeks to reshape the landscape of video consumption and production.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2014
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.

Pluto TV

Series A in 2014
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.

Vidyo

Series E in 2014
Vidyo, Inc. specializes in high-definition video conferencing software that facilitates universal visual communication. Its suite of products includes VidyoDesktop, which allows users on Windows, Mac, and Linux to engage in video conferences from various locations, and VidyoWeb, a browser extension enabling conference participation from desktop and laptop computers. Additionally, VidyoRoom Solutions offer tailored in-office video conferencing experiences for hybrid teams, while VidyoMobile provides high-quality conferencing capabilities for mobile devices. VidyoSlate allows users to share and annotate content during conferences. The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, education, government, and enterprise, emphasizing the importance of video communication in enhancing productivity and collaboration. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, Vidyo has expanded its presence worldwide with offices in multiple countries. As of 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited.

Fuisz Media

Seed Round in 2014
Fuisz Media Inc. specializes in developing video-recognition software that enhances viewer engagement through interactive elements designed for e-commerce. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company employs an automated algorithm to add clickable annotations in videos, linking viewers directly to purchase options or relevant content. This technology transforms any video into an interactive experience, allowing users to touch, hover, or click on objects to access product information and branded experiences. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize video engagement and drive e-commerce traffic.

Tapp Media

Venture Round in 2014
TAPP is a company that creates and manages online video channels tailored for personalities and their fans. Established in 2014 and based in the United States, TAPP develops and produces these channels, ensuring their distribution across various platforms and devices, including phones, tablets, and PCs. The company's services encompass marketing, back-end technology, payment processing, and data analytics. TAPP operates several channels, including The Sarah Palin Channel, which fosters discussions on important issues and allows members to engage through video submissions and online chats. Additionally, it offers New Life TV, focusing on topics such as life recovery and relationships. By providing fan-supported subscription channels, TAPP enables fans to maintain close connections with their favorite personalities while enjoying content that aligns with their interests.

Kaltura

Series E in 2014
Kaltura Inc. is a video platform provider serving a diverse range of sectors, including enterprises, media companies, service providers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2006 and based in New York, the company offers a comprehensive Video Experience Cloud that includes live, real-time, and on-demand video products. Its solutions encompass a variety of applications such as corporate training, video marketing, and virtual classroom environments, with specialized services tailored for educational and media sectors. Kaltura's platform supports multiple deployment options, including Software-as-a-Service and on-premise solutions, catering to a global clientele that engages hundreds of millions of viewers across various contexts, including communication, collaboration, and entertainment. The company primarily generates revenue from its Enterprise, Education, and Technology segment, with a significant portion coming from the United States.

DanceOn

Venture Round in 2013
DanceOn, Inc. is a digital media company based in Encino, California, founded in 2010. It operates as a dance video entertainment network, catering to both dancers and non-dancers by offering a variety of programming that includes dance shows, news, and community content. The company focuses on connecting music and pop culture through dance, targeting an engaged millennial audience seeking on-demand entertainment. DanceOn produces original branded video content and hosts dance-related shows on platforms like YouTube, allowing users to watch, share, and participate in dance activities online.

Plumzi

Seed Round in 2013
Plumzi, Inc. is a provider of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and based in Redwood City, California, Plumzi enables children to engage with characters and influence the narrative through interactive features such as touch, voice, and tilt. The platform facilitates studios and creators in authoring and streaming appisodes, a novel form of interactive entertainment that can be experienced on various devices, including tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets.

Roku

Series E in 2012
Roku, Inc. is a leading streaming platform that provides users with access to a wide range of movies, TV episodes, live sports, music, and news. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku operates in two primary segments: Platform and Player. The company has developed a proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which powers its streaming devices and co-branded televisions produced by various manufacturers. Roku offers a variety of streaming media players, accessories, and smart home products, and also operates the Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported service featuring both on-demand and live content. With a significant user base of over 80 million households, Roku generates revenue through device sales, advertising products, and licensing agreements, positioning itself as a prominent player in the streaming market.

Mino Games

Seed Round in 2011
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.
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