Synthesia
Series D in 2025
Founded in London in 2017, Synthesia Ltd. specializes in AI-driven video generation platforms. Its technology transforms text into professional videos with customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages, enabling efficient creation of personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning content, and more.
Ozone is an innovative company that has developed an AI-powered video editing platform designed to enhance the creative process for users. By enabling remote collaboration, Ozone allows creative producers to edit high-definition footage seamlessly without the need for bulky hardware or slow processing times. The platform supports features such as instant video mockup creation, effortless color correction, and real-time previews of edits, making it a valuable tool for those in the creative industry. Ozone's focus is on providing a user-friendly experience that empowers creatives to extend their capabilities and streamline their workflows, all within a cloud-based environment that prioritizes speed and accessibility.
Deep Voodoo
Seed Round in 2022
Deep Voodoo is an AI media and entertainment technology platform.
Jomboy Media
Series A in 2022
Jomboy Media operates an online platform dedicated to producing and distributing original content centered around sports and pop culture. Their offerings include podcasts, digital series, and television shows, empowering creators to generate engaging content within these realms.
Luminary Media
Venture Round in 2019
Luminary Media, LLC is an audio entertainment subscription service that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to creating a curated platform where listeners can search for and enjoy a diverse range of podcasts and original shows from various creators, including podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. With a mission to inform, educate, and entertain, Luminary Media aims to foster a vibrant podcast ecosystem that connects listeners with creators through an elegantly designed interface and innovative features. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Knotch, Inc. is an independent provider of real-time intelligence focused on enhancing digital marketing efforts. Established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers the Knotch intelligence suite, which equips brands and marketers with tools to gain real-time insights, metrics, and benchmarks. Knotch addresses a critical challenge faced by both B2B and B2C marketers by bridging the "missing middle" of the audience journey, thereby reducing guesswork and improving efficiency. The platform allows marketers to track the impact of content assets through all stages of the audience journey, identifying which content drives high-value actions and conversions. Additionally, Knotch's digital content intelligence platform facilitates content research, data collection, analysis, and optimization, enabling marketing and media teams to effectively plan and enhance their content strategies across various advertising channels.
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.
Dreams is a New York City-based company that specializes in a mobile-only television platform, focusing on a modern, mobile-first news experience. Founded in 2016 by Tom Bender and Greg Hochmuth, Dreams employs patent-pending computer vision technology to transform live television news into a vertical video format in real-time. This innovative approach allows for the creation of the first-ever live, 24/7 vertical video news channels. The Dreams app is available for free in the United States on both the App Store and Google Play, and it does not require any login or registration, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Luminary Media
Venture Round in 2018
Luminary Media, LLC is an audio entertainment subscription service that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018, the company is dedicated to creating a curated platform where listeners can search for and enjoy a diverse range of podcasts and original shows from various creators, including podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. With a mission to inform, educate, and entertain, Luminary Media aims to foster a vibrant podcast ecosystem that connects listeners with creators through an elegantly designed interface and innovative features. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2018
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
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 is a startup video lab that operates a video-sharing platform aimed at fostering a community for expressing and sharing ideas. The platform allows users to upload videos across various categories, including gaming, animation, movies, and entertainment. Users can share their content within relevant community sections, and notably, Vidme enables uploads without requiring users to create an account. This accessibility encourages broader participation and engagement within its community, making it a versatile space for video content creators.
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.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2016
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
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.
ScoreStream
Seed Round in 2015
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in mobile applications designed for sharing information about sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company’s platform includes both iOS and Android applications, as well as a website. ScoreStream engages fans by allowing them to crowd-source scores, photos, videos, and conversations from numerous games each week. This user-generated content not only enhances the experience for fans but also provides accurate reporting and coverage of local sports, catering to consumers and media companies alike. The company's former name was Crowdscores, Inc., and it has collaborated with notable clients such as ESPN and Walt Disney Internet Group.
ScoreStream
Convertible Note in 2014
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in mobile applications designed for sharing information about sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company’s platform includes both iOS and Android applications, as well as a website. ScoreStream engages fans by allowing them to crowd-source scores, photos, videos, and conversations from numerous games each week. This user-generated content not only enhances the experience for fans but also provides accurate reporting and coverage of local sports, catering to consumers and media companies alike. The company's former name was Crowdscores, Inc., and it has collaborated with notable clients such as ESPN and Walt Disney Internet Group.
mNectar, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in mobile advertising and application streaming. Founded in 2012, mNectar has developed a platform that allows advertisers to effectively reach and convert mobile users into customers. The platform features a range of tools, including screenshots, sliders, user reviews, and store ratings, which enhance the advertising experience for iOS and Android apps. As a pioneer in mobile application streaming, mNectar has introduced a solution that enables consumers to instantly play and interact with mobile applications without the need for downloads. This innovative approach simplifies user engagement and enhances discovery, ultimately benefiting both advertisers and mobile content publishers.
Philo is a streaming service that focuses on providing an entertainment-centric experience, offering a wide range of channels, networks, and shows for general media consumption. Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, the company began by targeting the college market and has since evolved into a comprehensive platform for next-generation TV viewing. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Philo allows users to access live streaming of cable channels and major broadcasts. Its features include the ability to pause live channels, enabling viewers to enjoy prime-time television, live news, sports, and entertainment on various devices, including smartphones and computers.
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.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2013
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
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.
Koozoo Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform that broadcasts live video feeds from public places worldwide. This platform is powered by a network of continuously broadcasting smartphone cameras, crowd-sourced from users. Koozoo aims to make real-time views of public spaces easily accessible to everyone. The company has received backing from investors such as New Enterprise Associates and Tugboat Ventures.
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.
RebelMouse
Seed Round in 2012
RebelMouse, Inc. is a social media aggregator and digital publishing platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City. The platform enables brands, media companies, and individuals to create engaging content experiences that foster community building and audience growth across various social media channels. RebelMouse's innovative approach transcends conventional content management by liberating content across multiple sites, apps, and advertisements. It enhances audience engagement through intelligent recommendations, real-time trending alerts, and social calls to action. The company has been instrumental in generating significant online traffic for various publishers, including Axios and The Dodo, while also revitalizing established brands like PAPER Magazine. Additionally, RebelMouse assists organizations, such as United Airlines, in adopting media-centric strategies to enhance their online presence.
Upworthy
Venture Round in 2012
Upworthy is an online social media platform focused on changing public attention towards significant issues through impactful storytelling. The company aims to connect individuals by sharing compelling narratives that highlight important topics, fostering a sense of community and engagement. By prioritizing stories that resonate broadly, Upworthy seeks to create a shared understanding among diverse audiences and inspire positive change in the world. Its platform serves as a medium for users to access and discuss essential stories, ultimately promoting a more informed and connected society.
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.
Say Media
Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2012
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
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.
Stitcher, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2007, that specializes in the development of a mobile application designed for news and entertainment. The Stitcher app allows users to discover a diverse array of radio shows, live radio stations, and podcasts, enabling them to stream content across various devices, including iPhones, iPads, iPods, Android devices, and desktops. The application features a broad network of original content covering numerous topics and offers a premium subscription service. This platform empowers listeners to easily discover, listen to, distribute, and create podcasts, enhancing their audio entertainment experience. As of 2016, Stitcher operates as a subsidiary of Midroll Media, LLC.
Philo
Venture Round in 2011
Philo is a streaming service that focuses on providing an entertainment-centric experience, offering a wide range of channels, networks, and shows for general media consumption. Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, the company began by targeting the college market and has since evolved into a comprehensive platform for next-generation TV viewing. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Philo allows users to access live streaming of cable channels and major broadcasts. Its features include the ability to pause live channels, enabling viewers to enjoy prime-time television, live news, sports, and entertainment on various devices, including smartphones and computers.
Pulse is an elegant news reading application for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. It incorporates colorful panning story bars and fills them with content from your favorite sources. Pulse redefines news, giving you the opportunity to experience the news you desire from traditional sources, your favorite blogs and social networks all in one beautiful interface.
Pulse is developed by Alphonso Labs.
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.
SnagFilms
Venture Round in 2011
SnagFilms Inc. is an online film distribution company that provides a platform for audiences to watch, share, and support a diverse array of films and documentaries. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers access to full-length movies, TV shows, and various genres including comedy, drama, documentaries, and horror, among others. Users can stream and download content on multiple devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and televisions. SnagFilms aims to make film viewing accessible by offering thousands of films for free, including multi-lingual options to cater to a wider audience.
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.
Availink (中天联科) is a company focused on designing chips using semiconductors for digital TV and multimedia areas, and developing application systems. Its product line extends to every specified market ranging from satellite television demodulator chips, to the fields of digital TV. The satellite television demodulator chip, covers all digital television technology standards such as satellites, ground surfaces, and wired.
Availink provides many kinds of demodulation and decoding chips. The chip-based system platform schemes and multimedia solutions can mainly be applied to the rapidly developing digital TV field while providing products and services for global enterprise clients.
Established in 2005, Availink was founded by a team of scientists. Currently It has a professional core management team with years of R&D experience. Availinks' accumulated chips shipped more than one hundred million pieces.
Pressmart
Series A in 2008
Pressmart is a developer of a global content distribution platform that specializes in publishing electronic editions of journals, newspapers, and magazines. The company offers a versatile solution that allows publications to be distributed across multiple channels, including web, mobile, RSS, podcasts, blogs, search engines, article directories, and social networking sites. By transforming static online replicas into interactive mediums, Pressmart enhances the reading experience with features such as podcasts, blogs, opinion polls, and online shopping. The platform is designed to provide customizable and integrated revenue and cost-saving capabilities, ensuring that readers can access knowledge anytime and anywhere while fostering community interaction through collaboration with Web 2.0 services.
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.
Mediaocean
Series B in 2008
Mediaocean is a global leader in omnichannel advertising technology. It manages over $200 billion in annualized media spend through its platform, connecting brands, agencies, media, and technology. The company's AI-driven software streamlines advertising workflows from planning to payment across all media channels.
Rapid Mobile Media
Series B in 2008
Rapid Mobile Media specializes in mobile application and service delivery software, focusing on optimizing and automating the delivery and installation of various services and content on mobile devices. The company offers a mobile version of products to effectively engage customers and enhance user experience. Additionally, its Ad360 platform manages mobile advertising campaigns, facilitating the delivery of graphical and textual advertisements across multiple channels, such as WAP, SMS, MMS, and applications. By combining innovative technology with a commitment to mobile accessibility, Rapid Mobile Media aims to streamline the interaction between businesses and their mobile clientele.
Mediaocean
Series A in 2007
Mediaocean is a global leader in omnichannel advertising technology. It manages over $200 billion in annualized media spend through its platform, connecting brands, agencies, media, and technology. The company's AI-driven software streamlines advertising workflows from planning to payment across all media channels.
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.
ViXS Systems
Series E in 2006
ViXS Systems is a company that specializes in developing multimedia solutions. It provides technologies focused on processing, managing, securing, and distributing high-quality video and audio content. These technologies enable seamless multimedia control, conversion, and connectivity across various digital entertainment devices, catering to both the broadcasting industry and consumer electronics market.
Montalvo Systems
Series B in 2006
Montalvo Systems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in designing low-power system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for mobile devices. Their product portfolio includes low-power media processors tailored for portable applications. With operations in both the United States and India, Montalvo Systems focuses on delivering power-efficient semiconductor products to enhance mobile device performance while extending battery life.
Availink (中天联科) is a company focused on designing chips using semiconductors for digital TV and multimedia areas, and developing application systems. Its product line extends to every specified market ranging from satellite television demodulator chips, to the fields of digital TV. The satellite television demodulator chip, covers all digital television technology standards such as satellites, ground surfaces, and wired.
Availink provides many kinds of demodulation and decoding chips. The chip-based system platform schemes and multimedia solutions can mainly be applied to the rapidly developing digital TV field while providing products and services for global enterprise clients.
Established in 2005, Availink was founded by a team of scientists. Currently It has a professional core management team with years of R&D experience. Availinks' accumulated chips shipped more than one hundred million pieces.
Availink (中天联科) is a company focused on designing chips using semiconductors for digital TV and multimedia areas, and developing application systems. Its product line extends to every specified market ranging from satellite television demodulator chips, to the fields of digital TV. The satellite television demodulator chip, covers all digital television technology standards such as satellites, ground surfaces, and wired.
Availink provides many kinds of demodulation and decoding chips. The chip-based system platform schemes and multimedia solutions can mainly be applied to the rapidly developing digital TV field while providing products and services for global enterprise clients.
Established in 2005, Availink was founded by a team of scientists. Currently It has a professional core management team with years of R&D experience. Availinks' accumulated chips shipped more than one hundred million pieces.
LSF Network
Venture Round in 2004
LSF Network is a technology-focused company based in San Francisco that specializes in online performance marketing and digital advertising services. With a dedicated team of experts, LSF Network develops customer-centered, results-driven marketing solutions designed to help brands enhance their market presence and increase revenue. The company provides strategic planning services that encompass information capture, competitive analysis, and segmentation strategy, ensuring effective media buying and measurable outcomes. LSF Network operates with a global footprint, maintaining offices on two continents and managing a diverse portfolio of over 250 accounts worldwide, including notable brands such as ClubMed and Le Figaro. The company leverages advanced reporting platforms to support its marketing initiatives and optimize client campaigns.
Mainstream Data
Venture Round in 2002
Mainstream Data, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing and deploying comprehensive delivery solutions utilizing advanced satellite, Internet, and information server technology. Established in 1985 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional teleports and network operation centers in New York and London, the company offers a wide range of services to clients worldwide. These services include transmission capacity, satellite uplink, network management, and integrated high-speed Internet connectivity. Mainstream Data specializes in multimedia content delivery through platforms such as MediasBrowser, MediasFTP, and Newscom, which facilitate the distribution of photos, videos, and other digital assets to various media entities. Additionally, the company provides digital asset management, cross-channel publishing, and video asset management solutions, addressing the complex needs of content management and distribution for information providers, including news agencies and publishers.
HiWire is an internet software company specializing in the development and delivery of audio advertising technologies. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for the radio industry, offering an advertisement insertion network that facilitates both audio and video ad placements. HiWire also operates an online marketplace designed to help media entities effectively manage, sell, and oversee inserted advertisements. Through its advanced technologies, HiWire aims to enhance the efficiency of audio advertising and improve the overall experience for both advertisers and media outlets.
Advertising.com
Venture Round in 2000
ADTECH, now a part of ONE by AOL, offers an integrated ad serving platform, enabling advertisers to measure, manage and serve campaigns. AOL Platforms enables the world's top marketers and media brands to reach consumers across desktop, mobile and TV through premium experiences, programmatic buying and performance-driven campaigns. It is the global partner of choice for leading publishers, advertisers and agencies seeking to maximize the value of their brands online.
For more information, please visit www.onebyaol.com, or follow AOL Platforms on Twitter @AOLPlatforms, Facebook at facebook.com/aolplatforms and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/organization/aolplatforms.
HiWire is an internet software company specializing in the development and delivery of audio advertising technologies. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for the radio industry, offering an advertisement insertion network that facilitates both audio and video ad placements. HiWire also operates an online marketplace designed to help media entities effectively manage, sell, and oversee inserted advertisements. Through its advanced technologies, HiWire aims to enhance the efficiency of audio advertising and improve the overall experience for both advertisers and media outlets.
BoxerJam.com
Series B in 1999
BoxerJam is a U.S.-based company founded in 1995 that specializes in producing primetime online gameshows. The company offers original multiplayer game shows that allow viewers to participate from home, engaging them with challenging games and puzzles for the chance to win cash and prizes. Advertisers are able to reach these audiences by serving television commercials between game rounds, effectively integrating advertisement with entertainment. BoxerJam was acquired by Media General in 2002, further expanding its reach within the interactive entertainment landscape.
Argon Networks
Venture Round in 1998
Argon Networks is a company that specializes in providing a diverse array of services, including social media marketing, mobile applications, interaction marketing, and content ecosystems. Founded in 2012, it serves media companies and brands, helping them enhance their online presence and engage with audiences effectively. Additionally, Argon Networks manufactures service-provider equipment, featuring capabilities in wire-speed internet protocol routing and ATM switching. The company operates in multiple regions, including Switzerland, the United States, and Hong Kong, positioning itself as a versatile player in both marketing and telecommunications sectors.
TiVo Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in media and entertainment products for the consumer entertainment industry worldwide. It operates in two main segments: Product and Intellectual Property Licensing. The Product segment offers platform solutions, including User Experience Solutions, TiVo Service Platform, and middleware solutions like CubiTV and TiVo Lite, serving 25 million pay TV and consumer households as of 2019. It also provides software and services such as metadata, personalized content discovery, and advanced media and advertising services. The Intellectual Property Licensing segment licenses its patent portfolio to various entities, including pay-television providers, mobile device manufacturers, and over-the-top video providers. TiVo, originally known as Rovi Corporation, changed its name in 2016 and operates as a subsidiary of Xperi Corporation since 2020.