New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a prominent venture capital firm established in 1977, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in the U.S., India, and China. NEA specializes in investing in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enterprise, consumer, fintech, life sciences, and digital health companies. The firm engages with entrepreneurs at various stages of business development, providing support from initial funding to public offerings. NEA invests globally, with a significant presence in Asia, including China and India, as well as the United States. The firm typically invests between $0.05 million and $20 million per deal.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton MD

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner, Chair and Head of Asia

Tak Cheung

Partner

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Principal, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Scott Gottlieb

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Lily Huang

Principal, Healthcare VC

Aaron Jacobson

Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

James Kaplan

Associate

Nick Kline

Principal, LP Relations

Vanessa Larco

Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Principal

Michael Li

Principal

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Amit Mukherjee

Partner

Bibhash Mukhopadhyay

Principal

Kemi Odusan

Senior Associate

Jess Ou

Senior Associate

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Principal

Eileen Qian

Associate

Tim Schaller

CFO

Alex Sharata

Associate

George Stamas

Venture Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Lila Tretikov

Partner

Paul Walker

General Partner

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Rick Yang

Partner, Head of Technology

Emily Zhen

Associate

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

J.C. Lopez

Principal

Past deals in Entertainment

Inkitt

Series C in 2024
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.

OP3N

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is a global Web3 superapp that integrates communication, connection, and commerce within a unified interface, facilitating on-chain interactions. The company aims to foster a more decentralized and democratized creator economy by consolidating essential tools for minting, sharing, and engaging with digital goods and tokens. OP3N's leadership team, which includes media executive Jaeson Ma and development executive Eric Tu, brings extensive experience from the entertainment, gaming, and technology sectors. The company is committed to creating community-driven entertainment experiences and has established partnerships for various projects, including collaborations with Tokyo fashion label AMBUSH, an intergalactic children's book by Grimes, and a musical film with Simon Fuller. OP3N is headquartered in Los Angeles and focuses on empowering artists to directly engage with their fans through token-gated access, all within a Web3 framework.

Deep Voodoo

Seed Round in 2022
Deep Voodoo is an AI media and entertainment technology platform.

Jomboy Media

Series A in 2022
Jomboy Media is an online media production company that specializes in sports and pop culture content. The company creates and distributes original programming across various formats, including podcasts, digital series, and television shows. Jomboy Media emphasizes topics that resonate with its audience, such as sports, movies, music, and history, fostering an engaging environment for both creators and viewers. By enabling content creators to produce their own shows, Jomboy Media cultivates a diverse range of programming that reflects its passion for these subjects.

Kiswe

Venture Round in 2021
Kiswe is a company that specializes in interactive video experiences, connecting at-home viewers with live events and in-venue fans. By leveraging cloud-based technology, Kiswe transforms the production and broadcasting of live games and events through its solution, Kiswe Studio. The platform is designed to create and manage direct-to-consumer streaming services, real-time live streams, and engaging digital experiences, thereby helping content owners, media companies, sports and eSports leagues, and music labels maximize their revenue and enhance fan engagement. Kiswe serves a diverse range of clients, including major broadcasters and entertainment entities. Headquartered in the United States, the company also has offices in Europe and Asia.

Candy

Series A in 2021
Candy Digital is a rapidly growing company specializing in the creation and distribution of officially licensed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles. Founded in 2021 by a group including Fanatics, Michael Rubin, Mike Novogratz, and Gary Vaynerchuk, Candy Digital aims to engage fans by providing authentic digital assets that connect them with their interests in sports, art, entertainment, and music. The company operates an NFT ecosystem platform that allows users to purchase, trade, and share these collectibles, ensuring a secure and scalable experience. Under the leadership of CEO Scott Lawin, Candy collaborates with athletes, artists, and content owners to produce unique digital offerings, enhancing the way fans interact with their passions through innovative digital assets.

Inkitt

Series B in 2021
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Patreon

Series F in 2021
Patreon Inc. is a membership platform founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that enables content creators and artists to monetize their work through direct relationships with their fans. The platform allows creators to receive recurring financial support from patrons who pledge to fund their projects, thereby empowering artists to earn a living from their passions. Patreon.com facilitates connections between users, offering access to a diverse range of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and more. This model encourages active participation from fans, who gain exclusive benefits and insights into the creative process, fostering a community around the creators they support.

Patreon

Series E in 2020
Patreon Inc. is a membership platform founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that enables content creators and artists to monetize their work through direct relationships with their fans. The platform allows creators to receive recurring financial support from patrons who pledge to fund their projects, thereby empowering artists to earn a living from their passions. Patreon.com facilitates connections between users, offering access to a diverse range of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and more. This model encourages active participation from fans, who gain exclusive benefits and insights into the creative process, fostering a community around the creators they support.

MasterClass

Series E in 2020
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Gen.G esports

Series B in 2019
Gen.G esports is a prominent professional esports organization founded in 2017, with its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and additional offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai. The organization is known for bridging the esports markets in the United States and Asia, operating top teams in renowned games like Overwatch and League of Legends, and featuring a celebrated all-female Fortnite team. Gen.G has achieved significant recognition, including being ranked among the world's most valuable esports companies. Its teams have won seven global championships, reflecting their competitive prowess. Beyond team management, Gen.G offers a range of services such as coaching, training, and business development, while also creating platforms for global brands to engage with gaming fans. The company is committed to fostering inclusivity in esports through initiatives like #TeamBumble and the Gen.G Elite Esports Academy, which integrates academic programs with esports training. Gen.G's mission emphasizes leveraging the power of gaming to empower both fans and athletes in their pursuits, establishing it as a leader in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2019
Luminary Media, LLC is a subscription-based audio entertainment company that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform for users to search and listen to a variety of podcasts, including original shows from notable podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. Luminary Media aims to create a comprehensive podcast ecosystem that connects listeners and creators, offering an elegantly designed platform that emphasizes innovation in the audio entertainment space.

MasterClass

Series D in 2018
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

MissMalini Entertainment

Seed Round in 2018
MissMalini Publishing Pvt. Ltd., established in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, operates the popular platform MissMalini.com, which focuses on entertainment and lifestyle content. The platform provides a diverse range of material, including news, gossip, movie reviews, interviews, and features spanning Bollywood, television, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Aimed at engaging the aspirations of a new generation of Indians, the website caters to the interests of the internet-savvy audience by delivering content that resonates with contemporary cultural trends and preferences.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2018
Luminary Media, LLC is a subscription-based audio entertainment company that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform for users to search and listen to a variety of podcasts, including original shows from notable podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. Luminary Media aims to create a comprehensive podcast ecosystem that connects listeners and creators, offering an elegantly designed platform that emphasizes innovation in the audio entertainment space.

Vizbee

Venture Round in 2018
Vizbee Inc., founded in 2014 and based in New York, operates within the technology sector. The company specializes in integrating mobile and streaming devices into a cohesive application that enhances user experience at home. Vizbee transforms traditional mobile marketing channels into direct response pathways for television viewers, facilitating a more interactive and engaging viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers a solution called Homegraph, which automatically organizes connected streaming devices, thereby unifying user acquisition and retention across different devices.

MasterClass

Series C in 2017
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

The Players' Tribune

Series B in 2017
The Players' Tribune is a prominent sports content platform that focuses on athlete-driven storytelling. Founded in 2014 by Derek Jeter and acquired by Minute Media in 2019, the platform enables athletes to share their personal narratives through various forms of media, including long and short-form stories, video series, and podcasts. By providing athletes with the tools and resources necessary to create authentic content, The Players' Tribune fosters a direct connection between athletes and their fans, allowing for a deeper understanding of the athletes' experiences and perspectives. The platform has successfully redefined the relationship between sports and culture on a global scale, emphasizing the voices of the athletes themselves.

Some Spider Studios

Venture Round in 2017
Some Spider Inc. is a media and entertainment company focused on creating iconic, identity-based brands across various platforms. It specializes in developing multimedia channels on social media, streaming services, and audio platforms. By producing original content that resonates with audiences, the company aims to enhance brand presence and foster deeper engagement. Through its innovative approach, Some Spider Inc. seeks to connect people with compelling narratives and experiences, establishing a strong foothold in the digital landscape.

Vidme

Series A in 2016
Vidme is a startup focused on creating a video-sharing platform that fosters a community for expressing and sharing ideas through video content. The platform allows users to upload videos across various categories, including gaming, animation, movies, and entertainment. It provides a user-friendly environment where individuals can share their videos without needing to create an account, facilitating easier access and participation. By organizing content into relevant community sections, Vidme aims to connect users with similar interests and enhance the overall viewing experience.

BuzzFeed

Series G in 2016
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2016
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

MasterClass

Series B in 2016
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

The Players' Tribune

Series A in 2015
The Players' Tribune is a prominent sports content platform that focuses on athlete-driven storytelling. Founded in 2014 by Derek Jeter and acquired by Minute Media in 2019, the platform enables athletes to share their personal narratives through various forms of media, including long and short-form stories, video series, and podcasts. By providing athletes with the tools and resources necessary to create authentic content, The Players' Tribune fosters a direct connection between athletes and their fans, allowing for a deeper understanding of the athletes' experiences and perspectives. The platform has successfully redefined the relationship between sports and culture on a global scale, emphasizing the voices of the athletes themselves.

Philo

Series A in 2013
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that provides live access to a variety of cable channels and major broadcasts, allowing users to enjoy shows, live news, sports, and entertainment on their smartphones or computers. The platform enables features such as pausing of live channels, enhancing the viewing experience. Originally founded to cater to the college market, Philo has evolved into a more comprehensive TV platform inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and HBO, which support its mission to create an improved television experience.

Scratch Music Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Scratch Music Group, Inc. operates as a music and technology company, primarily through its Scratch DJ Academy, which offers DJ and music production education across multiple major cities in the United States, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago, as well as numerous satellite locations in hotels, resorts, and on cruise ships globally. Founded in 2002 by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, the academy has taught over 500,000 individuals using a proprietary curriculum. In addition to educational services, Scratch Music Group creates immersive events for prominent brands, having successfully collaborated with clients like H&M, MTV, and Pepsi. Their Scratch Weddings division provides high-quality DJ services tailored to modern couples, ensuring a distinct and professional musical experience for weddings. With nearly 100,000 events executed and over 15 million guests entertained in more than 25 countries, Scratch Music Group has established a notable presence in the music and events industry, gaining recognition from various media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and Forbes.

Scratch Music Group

Venture Round in 2013
Scratch Music Group, Inc. operates as a music and technology company, primarily through its Scratch DJ Academy, which offers DJ and music production education across multiple major cities in the United States, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago, as well as numerous satellite locations in hotels, resorts, and on cruise ships globally. Founded in 2002 by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, the academy has taught over 500,000 individuals using a proprietary curriculum. In addition to educational services, Scratch Music Group creates immersive events for prominent brands, having successfully collaborated with clients like H&M, MTV, and Pepsi. Their Scratch Weddings division provides high-quality DJ services tailored to modern couples, ensuring a distinct and professional musical experience for weddings. With nearly 100,000 events executed and over 15 million guests entertained in more than 25 countries, Scratch Music Group has established a notable presence in the music and events industry, gaining recognition from various media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and Forbes.

eko

Series B in 2013
Eko is a media and technology company pioneering a new medium in which stories told in live action video are shaped by viewers as they unfold. The company provides a platform for the creation and delivery of interactive video entertainment and partners with media companies, independent creators, and top brands to create experiences for highly-engaged, digitally native audiences. The company's serialized shows are distributed through eko.com, affiliate partners, and social networks; available on desktop, mobile, connected devices, and VR. Eko Studio, which includes the company's authoring tools, is also home to a large and growing community of creators who are crafting their own interactive experiences with Eko's medium. Eko provides top-quality interactive entertainment and also offers unique opportunities for brands to connect with highly-engaged audiences. Eko investors include Walmart, Innovation Endeavors, Intel Capital, Marker, MGM, NEA, Samsung, Sequoia Capital, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and WPP. The company is based in New York with an office in Tel Aviv.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2013
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

BuzzFeed

Series D in 2013
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Vuclip

Series D in 2012
Vuclip is a leading provider of premium mobile video on demand services, primarily targeting emerging markets. With over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries, the company offers a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip has formed strategic partnerships with more than 160 top studios globally, allowing it to deliver both well-known and original productions. The company employs Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology to ensure a seamless, unbuffered viewing experience across various mobile devices and network conditions. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Vuclip also has a presence in several key international cities, including Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

Grokr

Venture Round in 2012
Grokr develops smart mobile apps built on its proprietary predictive search platform that deliver personalized information to users with respect to context and purpose. The first iteration of this platform is Fantastic, the smart music player that proactively brings users new content and information related to the music they listen to.

Scopely

Seed Round in 2012
Scopely, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, is a leading developer of mobile and tablet touchscreen-based games for casual and core gamers worldwide. The company creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games, including popular franchises like "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Stumble Guys." Scopely offers a range of services, such as game design, live operations, marketing, analytics, and advertising, empowering a consumer-directed gaming experience. With a diverse portfolio and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, Scopely has operations in multiple markets across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, employing a world-class team to create long-lasting game experiences.

Sportsrocket

Venture Round in 2012
Sportsrocket, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for managing video content in the sports media sector. Founded in 2010, Sportsrocket offers an integrated solution for the production, distribution, management, and monetization of sports media across various platforms. The company collaborates with prominent leagues, publishers, and rights-holders, such as Major League Soccer, the PGA Tour, Scout Media, and AS Roma, to create customized over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Sportsrocket gives sports fans access to live games, events, highlights, and shows, utilizing a proprietary sports media operating system that enhances user engagement and content delivery.

Popdust

Series A in 2012
Popdust Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to pop music culture, connecting fans with artists across genres such as pop, R&B, hip-hop, country, and K-pop. Founded in 2011 by Craig Marks and others, the platform features engaging content including voting competitions, interviews, and multimedia franchises that highlight popular artists. It offers episodic video content and keeps audiences informed with music news, reviews, and gossip about mainstream artists. The website serves as a hub for music lovers, delivering real-time updates and information from various sources, including social media. Based in New York, Popdust aims to provide a critical and entertaining perspective on the Top 40 music genre.

ViewLift

Debt Financing in 2012
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

BuzzFeed

Series C in 2012
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Philo

Venture Round in 2011
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that provides live access to a variety of cable channels and major broadcasts, allowing users to enjoy shows, live news, sports, and entertainment on their smartphones or computers. The platform enables features such as pausing of live channels, enhancing the viewing experience. Originally founded to cater to the college market, Philo has evolved into a more comprehensive TV platform inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and HBO, which support its mission to create an improved television experience.

Umami

Seed Round in 2011
Umami is a NYC-based startup founded to deliver on the promise of interactive TV for consumers, networks and advertisers. Umami for iPad, a free app available now in the App Store (umami.tv/download), automatically detects what you’re watching and brings you info, bios, photos, news, gossip and social conversation while you watch. The app is part of a broader publishing platform which simplifies the process for TV networks, content partners and advertisers to create rich, enhanced TV experiences. Umami is led by veterans of interactive TV, broadband video and advertising with experience building platforms and selling media at firms like TV Guide, Aol, CBS, and Comcast. Download - umami.tv/download Check out our video - umami.tv/video On Twitter - @umamitv On Facebook - umamitv

Vuclip

Series C in 2011
Vuclip is a leading provider of premium mobile video on demand services, primarily targeting emerging markets. With over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries, the company offers a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip has formed strategic partnerships with more than 160 top studios globally, allowing it to deliver both well-known and original productions. The company employs Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology to ensure a seamless, unbuffered viewing experience across various mobile devices and network conditions. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Vuclip also has a presence in several key international cities, including Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2011
ViewLift is a comprehensive video streaming platform designed for publishers to effectively distribute and monetize their content across various digital devices, including mobile, OTT, IPTV, and Smart TVs. The platform enables companies to connect directly with consumers by streaming video content, thereby reaching targeted audiences in a dynamic media environment. ViewLift offers a range of features, including video monetization, analytics, and content distribution, allowing creators and brands to develop successful business models around their offerings. With its focus on custom branded native applications, ViewLift simplifies the process of engaging viewers and managing content across multiple platforms.

Vuclip

Series B in 2009
Vuclip is a leading provider of premium mobile video on demand services, primarily targeting emerging markets. With over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries, the company offers a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip has formed strategic partnerships with more than 160 top studios globally, allowing it to deliver both well-known and original productions. The company employs Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology to ensure a seamless, unbuffered viewing experience across various mobile devices and network conditions. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Vuclip also has a presence in several key international cities, including Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

SpinMedia

Series D in 2009
SpinMedia Group is a leading digital media company specializing in pop culture and targeting millennial audiences. With over 100 million monthly unique visitors, it operates a diverse portfolio of more than 35 influential brands, including Celebuzz, Stereogum, and Buzznet, among others. These brands are recognized as authoritative voices in their respective categories, effectively engaging with young adults. SpinMedia Group ranks as the fifth largest web destination for adults aged 18-24 and is a significant player in the digital publishing space, being the second largest publisher in entertainment news and the tenth in music. By leveraging its extensive reach and understanding of its audience, SpinMedia Group offers tailored marketing and advertising solutions through its various platforms, connecting fans with the celebrities and brands they admire.

Buzz Media

Series D in 2009
Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content. Based on concepts on social media, its platform enables brand advertisers to access and engage audiences using a combination of professional editorial, expert opinion, user contributions, and customized marketing solutions.

Thumbplay

Series F in 2009
Thumbplay Ringtones, LLC, founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in mobile entertainment in the United States. The company offers a variety of products, including ringtones, wallpapers, games, and text-based services for mobile phones. Through its platform, Thumbplay.com, it provides licensed music, video, and games from major entertainment companies such as EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. In 2010, Thumbplay launched a cloud-based music service that allows users unlimited access to over 8 million songs from major record labels and independent artists. The service is accessible via mobile apps on BlackBerry and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, with plans to expand to iPhone users.

Quick Hit

Series B in 2009
Quick Hit is a prominent developer and publisher of free online social sports games, focusing on head-to-head competitions that blend engaging graphics with the allure of fantasy sports. The company gained recognition with its initial offering, Quick Hit Football, a free and authentic football coaching game that is accessible without requiring a credit card or installation. Quick Hit aims to enhance the online sports gaming experience by providing feature-rich gameplay and a wide array of sports titles. The company also operates an online casual sports gaming network that includes multiplayer games, league competitions, and relevant news, catering to a diverse audience interested in sports entertainment.

Seventymm

Series C in 2008
India's first and largest organised movie rental service. Present in 3 cities with a total member base of over 1.5 lakhs. the company was founded by serial enterpreneur Raghav Kher and funded by leading Venture Capital firms like DFJ, Matrix Partners and NEA-Indo US Vnetures.

Linekong

Series B in 2008
LineKong Science and Technology Co., Ltd. is an interactive entertainment company founded in March 2007, specializing in the research and development of online and mobile games. Recognized as one of the top developers of network games since 2008, LineKong has launched a variety of self-developed titles including Journey to the West and The Warriors. The company operates through several game studios and has established a subsidiary dedicated to research and development. Its diverse product portfolio encompasses action games, role-playing games, turn-based games, and large-scale 3D games, catering to a wide audience. LineKong's business operations extend across China, Hong Kong, and other regions, with an increasing emphasis on both game and film sectors.

Vuclip

Series A in 2008
Vuclip is a leading provider of premium mobile video on demand services, primarily targeting emerging markets. With over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries, the company offers a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip has formed strategic partnerships with more than 160 top studios globally, allowing it to deliver both well-known and original productions. The company employs Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology to ensure a seamless, unbuffered viewing experience across various mobile devices and network conditions. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Vuclip also has a presence in several key international cities, including Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

Quick Hit

Series A in 2008
Quick Hit is a prominent developer and publisher of free online social sports games, focusing on head-to-head competitions that blend engaging graphics with the allure of fantasy sports. The company gained recognition with its initial offering, Quick Hit Football, a free and authentic football coaching game that is accessible without requiring a credit card or installation. Quick Hit aims to enhance the online sports gaming experience by providing feature-rich gameplay and a wide array of sports titles. The company also operates an online casual sports gaming network that includes multiplayer games, league competitions, and relevant news, catering to a diverse audience interested in sports entertainment.

Fan TV

Venture Round in 2007
Fan TV is an entertainment discovery engine that allows people to find, watch, and share movies and TV shows on iOS, the web, and soon on TV. The company is backed by the investors behind [TiVo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tivo), [Netflix](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/netflix), and [Sonos](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sonos).It is working with leading pay TV providers to roll out the device in support of their IPTV transition, and it has completed a trial with [Cox Communications](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cox-communications) , the 3rd largest cable company in the U.S. The Fan TV set-top box was unveiled at D: All Things Digital in May 2013. The Fan TV set-top box combines TV, DVR, video-on-demand, and streaming services into one device with a touch remote, which is named as ""the home entertainment god box” by [Time Magazine](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/time-magazine). Fan TV was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, C.A.

Xfire

Series D in 2005
Xfire is a digital platform that focuses on gaming, movies, television, and broader pop culture topics. Established in 2003, it has evolved to provide in-depth news, guides, and analyses that reflect the dynamic nature of digital entertainment. Originally a leader in social gaming services, Xfire reached over 22 million registered users by 2012. After being acquired by Viacom in 2008, it was later spun out in 2010 by a team of entrepreneurs and investors. The platform features a revamped website and new user interface, alongside the launch of a competitive gaming service called Battleground, which includes various gaming modes and a virtual currency system. Xfire also offers users social networking capabilities, group voice-over IP chat, and options for sharing in-game content and live-streaming gameplay, catering to a diverse audience interested in the interconnected aspects of pop culture.

Sorrent

Series C in 2004
Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on more than 100 Java and BREW-enabled handsets. With offices in San Mateo, California and London, England, the company's extensive distribution network includes all of the U.S. wireless carriers, as well as some of the world's largest carriers around the world. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, BA Venture Partners, Sienna Ventures, Softbank Capital Partners and Globespan Capital Partners.

Xfire

Series C in 2004
Xfire is a digital platform that focuses on gaming, movies, television, and broader pop culture topics. Established in 2003, it has evolved to provide in-depth news, guides, and analyses that reflect the dynamic nature of digital entertainment. Originally a leader in social gaming services, Xfire reached over 22 million registered users by 2012. After being acquired by Viacom in 2008, it was later spun out in 2010 by a team of entrepreneurs and investors. The platform features a revamped website and new user interface, alongside the launch of a competitive gaming service called Battleground, which includes various gaming modes and a virtual currency system. Xfire also offers users social networking capabilities, group voice-over IP chat, and options for sharing in-game content and live-streaming gameplay, catering to a diverse audience interested in the interconnected aspects of pop culture.

Sorrent

Series B in 2003
Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on more than 100 Java and BREW-enabled handsets. With offices in San Mateo, California and London, England, the company's extensive distribution network includes all of the U.S. wireless carriers, as well as some of the world's largest carriers around the world. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, BA Venture Partners, Sienna Ventures, Softbank Capital Partners and Globespan Capital Partners.

Sorrent

Series A in 2002
Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on more than 100 Java and BREW-enabled handsets. With offices in San Mateo, California and London, England, the company's extensive distribution network includes all of the U.S. wireless carriers, as well as some of the world's largest carriers around the world. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, BA Venture Partners, Sienna Ventures, Softbank Capital Partners and Globespan Capital Partners.

BoxerJam.com

Series B in 1999
BoxerJam.com is a U.S.-based company that specializes in producing primetime online game shows, enabling viewers to participate in multiplayer games from home. Founded in 1995 and acquired by Media General in 2002, BoxerJam offers original and challenging games and puzzles that are accessible to players at no cost. In addition to engaging audiences, the platform allows advertisers to serve television commercials between rounds of the games, creating a unique blend of entertainment and advertising opportunities. Participants can compete for cash and prizes, enhancing the interactive experience and attracting a diverse audience.
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