Hashtag Our Stories
Venture Round in 2023 
Hashtag Our Stories is an international mobile journalism network based in Durban, South Africa, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating and publishing vertical video stories on social media platforms, emphasizing diverse narratives that highlight local solutions to global challenges. It aims to address the perceived shortcomings of traditional news media, which often lacks diversity and focuses on negative themes, by promoting positive, impactful storytelling through mobile devices. By empowering individuals to share their stories in various languages, Hashtag Our Stories fosters a unique approach to news dissemination and engagement.
PumaPodcast
Venture Round in 2023 
PumaPodcast, based in the Philippines, is a production company specializing in podcast creation. With over 40 shows, it caters to a wide range of interests in the Southeast Asian podcast industry, from informative news and in-depth documentaries to entertaining lifestyle topics, keeping listeners engaged and informed.
The Current
Venture Round in 2023 
The Current is a Pakistani digital media company, established in 2016, specializing in delivering news and lifestyle content tailored to millennials. It offers a user-friendly platform that covers politics, entertainment, and lifestyle news, providing real-time updates and in-depth analysis to foster informed public discourse.
Zitamar News
Venture Round in 2021 
Zitamar News is a Mozambican media company that operates an English-language investigative news website and newsletter. It provides multi-category news coverage, focusing on politics, economy, oil and gas, infrastructure, metals and minerals, electricity, and transport. Additionally, it produces audio news bulletins to reach underserved regions, ensuring daily access to breaking news and analysis for its readers.
Dataphyte
Venture Round in 2021 
Dataphyte is a media and data analytics company focused on leveraging data tools and technology for socio-economic purposes. It specializes in the collection, analysis, and visualization of development data, offering products and services that include data journalism and data-driven investigations. By providing insightful narratives, Dataphyte assists both public and private sectors in generating value from data and socio-economic insights. This enables clients, including policymakers and citizens, to make informed decisions and promote effective policy changes.
Insajder
Debt Financing in 2021 
Insajder is a multimedia platform that operates a cable television channel dedicated to producing and broadcasting current information and documentary programs. As the company matures, it is embarking on an ambitious project to expand its offerings by developing various media platforms in addition to its cable channel. This strategic direction reflects Insajder's commitment to delivering comprehensive and engaging content to its audience.
MyNews is a journalism channel that brings information and a diversity of ideas to its audience. They create more programs and debates related to the economy, culture, and politics. They provide context and quality information for presenting and discussing ideas.
Food For Mzansi
Seed Round in 2020 
Food For Mzansi's mission is to tell the untold stories of the people work hard every day to put food on everyone's plate.
Katadata
Venture Round in 2018 
Katadata Indonesia, PT is an online media and research company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to providing comprehensive economic and business news. Established in 2012, the platform serves as a valuable resource for business leaders and policymakers by delivering in-depth analyses and investigations. Katadata focuses on presenting information in a clear and engaging manner, utilizing various formats such as infographics and videos to enhance public understanding. The company's approach aims to simplify complex topics while maintaining their essential details, reflecting its commitment to clarity and accessibility. The team at Katadata consists of experienced journalists and researchers specializing in areas such as energy, finance, macroeconomics, commerce, and infrastructure. As internet and mobile usage in Indonesia continues to grow, Katadata positions itself as a key player in the dissemination of economic and financial information.
Mail & Guardian
Acquisition in 2017 
Mail & Guardian is an online newspaper founded in 1994 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It offers a comprehensive platform for local and international news, covering various categories such as opinion, arts and culture, business, politics, special reports, science and technology, and education. The publication operates on a subscription basis, providing readers with insightful articles and updates on diverse topics, including sports and health. Under the editorial leadership of Chris Roper, Mail & Guardian is committed to delivering high-quality journalism that informs and engages its audience regarding current events and issues worldwide.
Suara is a news portal offering comprehensive coverage of political events, business, law, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, automotive, science, and technology. It encourages citizen journalism, providing users with unbiased and accurate information.
Katadata
Venture Round in 2017 
Katadata Indonesia, PT is an online media and research company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to providing comprehensive economic and business news. Established in 2012, the platform serves as a valuable resource for business leaders and policymakers by delivering in-depth analyses and investigations. Katadata focuses on presenting information in a clear and engaging manner, utilizing various formats such as infographics and videos to enhance public understanding. The company's approach aims to simplify complex topics while maintaining their essential details, reflecting its commitment to clarity and accessibility. The team at Katadata consists of experienced journalists and researchers specializing in areas such as energy, finance, macroeconomics, commerce, and infrastructure. As internet and mobile usage in Indonesia continues to grow, Katadata positions itself as a key player in the dissemination of economic and financial information.
Volume
Venture Round in 2017 
Volume provides concept development, narration, scripting theme music, scoring, editing, and mastering services. They also offer multimedia packaging for social and web platforms, as well as podcast promotion through podcast players and apps.
Rappler
Venture Round in 2016 
Founded in 2012, Rappler operates a social news network that inspires community engagement and encourages digitally fueled actions for social change. It offers uncompromised journalism to spark smart conversations and ignite change.
Agora S.A. is a Polish media company that publishes Gazeta Wyborcza, the country's largest opinion‑forming newspaper, along with several glossy magazines. Its products extend to digital platforms, providing complementary content to its print offerings.
Thabure Media Group
Seed Round in 2015 
Thabure Media Group is a multifaceted media company that focuses on printing and publishing a variety of materials, including newspapers in both tabloid and broadsheet formats, retail promotional pamphlets, corporate newsletters, and specialized supplements covering topics such as property, travel, and the economy. In addition to its publishing services, Thabure also offers freight and delivery solutions, as well as advertising services. The company aims to serve as an advocate for an open society by providing information that keeps the public informed, educated, and entertained.
El Meme
Seed Round in 2014 
El Meme is a news and entertainment outlet based in Argentina, established in 2014. The company specializes in identifying and monitoring trends to enhance understanding of global events and their relevance to audiences. It boasts a network of over 10,000 digital creative professionals, including writers, filmmakers, and communication experts. El Meme reaches an audience of more than 30 million young millennials across the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina each month. The company provides digital content production services, including content marketing and native advertising, while also focusing on targeted audience distribution through programmatic buying and social media platforms.
Scroll Media Inc. is a digital publishing company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in delivering news, information, and entertainment. Founded in 2009, Scroll provides a platform for journalists and readers, focusing on critical perspectives and rigorous reporting of significant political and cultural stories. The company offers a newsfeed that highlights essential events and issues, catering to a global audience through various digital formats, including mobile devices and tablets. By emphasizing objective analysis and comprehensive coverage, Scroll aims to keep its readers informed on daily developments and crises across multiple sectors.
PT Digital Era Baru Nusantara [PortalKBR.com]
Venture Round in 2013 
PT Digital Era Baru Nusantara provides news services. They provide services for media production, broadcast, and online journalism. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.