M Ventures

M Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, focusing on direct investments in technology companies. Established in 2017, it seeks innovative ideas, technologies, and products that can capitalize on cultural shifts and trends in a diverse global marketplace. The firm primarily invests in information technology and software, targeting companies that have the potential for substantial growth. M Ventures emerged from the merger of two successful seed funds, Cross Culture Ventures and M Ventures, creating a unified approach to identifying and nurturing promising ventures. By concentrating on early-stage opportunities, M Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming their groundbreaking concepts into impactful businesses.

Ilja Aizenberg

Principal

Jasper Bos

Vice President and Head of Healthcare

Daniel Franke

Associate

Hakan Goker

Managing Director

Keno Gutierrez

Investment Director

Nadiya Ishnazarova

Principal

Alicia Iruzun Lafitte

Principal

Therese Liechtenstein

Senior Investment Director

Zhenni Liu

Partner

Owen Lozman

Vice President and Head of Performance Materials Fund

Sarah Luppino

Associate

Michael Palank

General Partner

Christian Patze

Investment Director

Jennifer Randle

COO

Javier Rodriguez

CFO

Sebastian Schoefer

Senior Associate

Christian Uhrich

Investment Director

Noga Yerushalmi

Investment Director

Tobias Egle@m

Associate

Past deals in Media

Mansa

Seed Round in 2023
Mansa develops a streaming platform featuring black culture. They are removing obstacles and integrating all formats. With tales from all over the world, they're displaying both fresh talent and seasoned pros. With their "Watch Out Loud Feature," they're linking viewers with one another, and with Web3 features, they'll be connecting creators with their audiences.

AMP Global Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
AMP Global Technologies builds communities around great content, giving media companies deep insight into global youth audiences.

Big Cabal Media

Seed Round in 2022
Big Cabal Media is a Nigerian digital media company focused on producing engaging content tailored for African youth. It fosters conversations around culture, innovation, entrepreneurship, and entertainment, addressing topics that resonate with this demographic. The company aims to connect brands with Africa's young and digitally savvy audience by offering a fresh and authentic voice. Additionally, it provides insights into startups, technology, and innovation, catering to tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers within the African ecosystem. Through its content, Big Cabal Media keeps its audience informed about significant developments in the tech landscape.

Encantos

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Macro

Funding Round in 2018
Macro is a disruptive media company focused on the multicultural market. Macro specializes in creating film, television and digital content for a multicultural audience. The company works to marry gifted storytellers with the sorely-needed capital to bring their stories to life, and doing so across traditional and unconventional platforms and distribution channels.

Supermedium

Seed Round in 2018
Supermedium is building a space of immersive VR utilities starting with a comic book reader. From the pioneers of WebVR and creators of A-Frame (https://aframe.io).

Brat TV

Series B in 2018
Brat TV is a digital production company based in the United States that focuses on creating content aimed at a teenage audience. The company operates a media production platform that empowers individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. This platform allows users to engage daily with new episodes, stories, and songs, catering to the interests of youth culture. By prioritizing accessibility and relatability in its programming, Brat TV has established a significant viewing audience among teenagers, positioning itself as a key player in the media landscape targeting younger demographics.

BESE

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BESE Inc. is a digital media platform that focuses on cultural storytelling to highlight untold narratives reflective of contemporary America. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company targets millennial and Gen-Z audiences by offering multi-format content that is accessible across various social and digital channels. By reshaping the cultural narrative, BESE aims to provide users with the opportunity to engage with diverse stories and share their own experiences, thereby fostering a more inclusive dialogue in today’s media landscape.

BESE

Seed Round in 2017
BESE Inc. is a digital media platform that focuses on cultural storytelling to highlight untold narratives reflective of contemporary America. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company targets millennial and Gen-Z audiences by offering multi-format content that is accessible across various social and digital channels. By reshaping the cultural narrative, BESE aims to provide users with the opportunity to engage with diverse stories and share their own experiences, thereby fostering a more inclusive dialogue in today’s media landscape.

Blavity

Seed Round in 2017
Blavity, Inc. is a media tech company founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. It operates an online community that caters to multicultural creators and influencers, primarily focusing on the lives of Black millennials and Gen Z. Blavity partners with content creators to expand their reach, amplify their messages, and support their entrepreneurial endeavors. The company is known for its diverse network of platforms and brands, delivering original content, videos, and unique experiences tailored to its audience.

Brat TV

Series A in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company based in the United States that focuses on creating content aimed at a teenage audience. The company operates a media production platform that empowers individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. This platform allows users to engage daily with new episodes, stories, and songs, catering to the interests of youth culture. By prioritizing accessibility and relatability in its programming, Brat TV has established a significant viewing audience among teenagers, positioning itself as a key player in the media landscape targeting younger demographics.

Remezcla

Series A in 2017
Remezcla, LLC is a digital publisher and creative agency focused on music and lifestyle content for Latino millennials in the United States, Latin America, and Spain. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City, Remezcla operates Remezcla.com, which serves as a media, advertising, and entertainment platform. The company emerged from a grassroots initiative among writers and creatives who sought to highlight stories about Latin music, culture, and events that were overlooked by traditional media. Today, Remezcla reaches millions of readers and offers advertising services to major corporations, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital landscape of Latin culture. Their platform features a variety of digital content, including blogs, articles, and videos, aimed at promoting an understanding and appreciation of Latin culture.

Gimlet

Series B in 2017
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014, Gimlet focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters a deeper understanding of various subjects. The company operates a platform that allows users to share, subscribe to, and download its podcast episodes, thereby enhancing audience reach for brands and storytellers. In February 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., further integrating its innovative storytelling approach within the broader digital audio landscape.

Freethink

Seed Round in 2017
Freethink Media is a media publisher that focuses on reporting stories about innovators, entrepreneurs, and activists who are addressing significant global challenges. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company aims to inform and inspire the next generation of leaders through engaging videos and articles. Freethink features passionate individuals who are making a difference by approaching problems in unique ways, thus providing a platform that highlights current innovations and encourages viewers to think critically about the world around them.

Mass Appeal

Series A in 2017
Mass Appeal Media, Inc. is a multifaceted media company that produces and develops documentaries, scripted series, and unscripted formats for the film and television industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in New York, it has evolved from its origins as a graffiti magazine into a prominent publisher of urban lifestyle content. The company creates and publishes music, digital video, and editorial content, while also specializing in the production of premium advertising and branded content. Mass Appeal designs and executes marketing campaigns for global brands, reflecting a rich cultural heritage that spans music, art, and fashion. Its unique perspective aims to document the cultural convergence of these elements, engaging opinion leaders and trendsetters in contemporary conversations.

Gimlet

Series A in 2015
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014, Gimlet focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters a deeper understanding of various subjects. The company operates a platform that allows users to share, subscribe to, and download its podcast episodes, thereby enhancing audience reach for brands and storytellers. In February 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., further integrating its innovative storytelling approach within the broader digital audio landscape.
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