MediaLink is a strategic advisory firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company offers a range of services aimed at helping businesses navigate the intersections of media, marketing, technology, and entertainment. MediaLink provides strategic advisory and implementation services tailored to organizations at every stage of their business life cycle, focusing on driving competitive advantage and business growth. Its diverse product offerings include executive search, conference programming, and event production. The firm serves a wide array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment enterprises, emerging technology firms, and private equity and venture capital firms. Led by industry veterans Michael Kassan and Wenda Harris Millard, MediaLink employs a team of over 70 professionals with significant operational expertise across various sectors.
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
With a foundation in creative instigation, Mass Appeal magazine was spawned from the tattooed walls and ink stained subways of a now bygone era. Founded by Patrick Elasik (1979-2005) and Adrian Moeller in 1996, what began as a graffiti zine evolved into much more, a publication truly by and for opinion leaders, trendsetters, risk takers and rule breakers. With a rich heritage in culture, Mass Appeal is a nod to the past while discovering and championing what’s next. Our content spans the worlds of music, art, and style, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist from our street view perspective. Naturally, the magazine founded by vandals went on to leave an indelible mark on culture.
theSkimm
Series B in 2016
TheSkimm, Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2012 and based in New York, specializing in delivering concise and relevant information to educated professionals, particularly women. Its flagship product is a daily newsletter that breaks down news, trends, and policies impacting women's lives, allowing them to make informed decisions. TheSkimm aims to empower its audience by providing reliable, non-partisan content that integrates easily into daily routines. In addition to the Daily Skimm, the company's offerings include various newsletters such as Skimm Money, a podcast, and a mobile app. TheSkimm also operates Skimm Studios, which produces video and audio content, and SKM Lab, an in-house creative agency for brand engagement. Committed to social impact, theSkimm supports initiatives like Skimm Your Ballot to encourage voter participation and the #ShowUsYourLeave movement to promote transparency in paid family leave. Co-founded by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, theSkimm has developed a loyal audience and continues to innovate within the media landscape.
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 mobile video clip sharing service based in the United States that allows users to capture and share short highlights from streaming content. The company offers a suite of interactive tools designed to enhance user engagement, including features for single-click clip-and-share, video meme creation, and real-time filters. Bubbl collaborates with media companies, video platforms, and publishers to increase fan interaction, expand content visibility, and create new advertising revenue opportunities. As of May 30, 2018, Bubbl operates as a subsidiary of Cricket Media Group Ltd.
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