AdQuick, Inc. is a marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of outdoor advertising services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a self-service platform that enables users to select locations, plan data-driven campaigns, and measure advertising effectiveness. AdQuick's services encompass a diverse range of advertising formats, including billboards, bulletins, posters, wall scapes, benches, transit shelters, bus wraps, airports, and digital transits. The platform aggregates options from various vendors, allowing users to compare choices based on their specific requirements, while also providing media owners the tools to manage inventory and send proposals to clients.
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.
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company based in New York, founded in 2012. It is dedicated to providing educated professionals, particularly women, with reliable and concise information to help them make informed decisions in their daily lives. TheSkimm publishes a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women, integrating this information into users' routines. Its offerings include the Daily Skimm, the Daily Skimm: Weekend, and specialized newsletters such as Skimm Money and Skimm Your Life, along with the "9 to 5ish with theSkimm" podcast and a mobile app. The company also produces innovative video and audio content through Skimm Studios and has a creative agency, SKM Lab, to engage brands with informed women. Committed to social impact, TheSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot, promoting voter engagement, and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement, advocating for transparency in Paid Family Leave policies. TheSkimm has become a trusted source for millions, fundamentally changing how its audience consumes news and navigates contemporary issues.
Fuisz Media
Series A in 2015
Fuisz Media Inc. is a technology company specializing in video-recognition software that transforms standard videos into interactive experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company utilizes automated algorithms to add clickable elements within videos, allowing viewers to engage with content seamlessly. This interactive technology provides product information, branded experiences, and direct links to purchase options, enhancing e-commerce capabilities. Fuisz Media collaborates with leading advertising agencies and global brands, including Wal-Mart, Microsoft, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette, and Target, to optimize viewer engagement and maximize the effectiveness of digital advertising. Through its innovative platform, Fuisz Media aims to promote e-commerce traffic and increase user interaction without requiring viewers to leave the video interface.
Bubbl
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Bubbl is a United States-based company that specializes in designing and developing a mobile video clip sharing service. The platform enables users to capture short highlights from streaming content, facilitating easy sharing of these video snippets. In addition to its core functionality, Bubbl has integrated fan interaction technology into both online and live-streaming video, offering features such as single-click clip-and-share, video meme creation, selfie and reaction capture, and real-time filters. The company collaborates with media organizations, video players, and publishers to enhance fan engagement, expand content distribution, and create new advertising revenue opportunities. As of May 30, 2018, Bubbl operates as a subsidiary of Cricket Media Group Ltd.