North Base Media

North Base Media is a venture capital investment firm based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in the digital media sector, having pioneered global digital-media investing over the past decade. It has backed successful companies such as IDN Media in Indonesia, Pocket Aces in India, TheNewsLens in Taiwan, and Capital Digital in Mexico. North Base Media's first venture fund, launched in 2015, is recognized for its strong performance, consistently ranking in the top quartile of media and global venture funds. The firm was co-founded by Marcus Brauchli, a former top editor at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, and Sasa Vucinic, the former CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund. Stuart Karle serves as the general counsel, bringing experience from his previous roles as COO of Reuters and General Counsel of The Wall Street Journal.

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Zaiko

Venture Round in 2023
Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

Spectrm

Series B in 2023
Spectrm is a developer of a conversational marketing automation platform that enables businesses to engage and convert customers through AI-powered chatbots on popular messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram DMs. The platform provides tools that help companies automate customer interactions, facilitating personalized experiences that enhance customer retention and acquisition. By leveraging its end-to-end chatbot technology, Spectrm allows businesses to design tailored engagement strategies, effectively building lifelong relationships with their customers.

Capsule

Seed Round in 2023
Capsule, founded in 2021 by Champ Bennett and Joseph Jorgensen, is a video editing platform that addresses the increasing demand for video content. The company's innovative technology, CapsuleScript, is a unique markup language that automates video post-production, allowing users to create desktop-quality videos from any browser-enabled device. Capsule's platform simplifies the process of crowdsourcing, editing, and distributing videos, enabling users to produce polished short-form content with personalized branding, effects, and music. This approach allows businesses to generate consistent video content affordably, catering to the needs of modern digital communication.

Fonos

Seed Round in 2022
Fonos is a digital content application that specializes in providing a diverse range of audio offerings to support personal development for busy individuals. The platform features a wide selection of copyrighted Vietnamese audiobooks, along with additional content such as music, meditations, sleep stories, and book summaries. Fonos aims to enhance users' spiritual lives and professional growth by offering convenient access to valuable audio resources, enabling them to relieve stress, improve sleep quality, and quickly grasp key concepts from various books through a single, user-friendly portal.

Hunch

Venture Round in 2022
Hunch is a global leader in providing AI-driven dynamic creative solutions for social commerce marketing, empowering e-commerce companies to enhance their online presence through performance-driven creatives. Founded by a team of innovative technology experts in Los Angeles and Belgrade, Hunch offers an advertising automation platform that simplifies the campaign management process. This platform enables businesses to automate routine tasks, analyze and optimize ad performance, and focus on strategic and creative aspects of their marketing efforts. By leveraging data-driven and contextualized customer journeys, Hunch supports brands across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia in driving growth and effectively engaging with customers in the digital landscape.

Kaleidoscope

Seed Round in 2022
Kaleidoscope is a global podcasting company focused on delivering engaging and adventurous true stories that resonate emotionally with listeners. The company specializes in narratives that evoke excitement and exploration, drawing parallels to thrilling experiences such as adventures in the Amazon or underwater discoveries. By collaborating with various personalities and partnering with leading brands, Kaleidoscope aims to entertain while also inspiring its audience to broaden their perspectives and restore their faith in humanity. Through its unique storytelling approach, the company seeks to create compelling audio experiences that captivate and connect with a diverse audience.

Vietcetera

Series A in 2021
Vietcetera Media is a media company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 2016. It operates a digital platform that publishes online content focused on business, culture, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment, offering a global perspective on contemporary Vietnamese society. By providing news briefings and insights about Vietnam's affairs and events, Vietcetera aims to connect modern Vietnam with a worldwide audience, facilitating a deeper understanding of the country's evolving narrative.

Majarra

Venture Round in 2021
Majarra is an Arabic online content provider that operates a subscription platform catering to the online content industry. The platform offers a wide range of topics, including management, science, technology, psychology, general health, and finance. By providing access to diverse and informative content, Majarra aims to empower users to make better-informed personal and professional decisions.

Zaiko

Funding Round in 2021
Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

Loco

Seed Round in 2021
Loco is an Indian game streaming platform that specializes in live game streaming and esports. It provides a space for gamers to connect with audiences through multiplayer social communities, allowing them to engage in live streams and arcade games. The platform enables players to showcase their gaming skills while earning rewards for their gameplay. By fostering interaction between gamers and viewers, Loco aims to enhance the overall experience within the global gaming industry.

Exile Content Studio

Series A in 2020
Exile Content Studio is a leading media company focused on acquiring and developing original content tailored for Latinos and US Hispanics. It specializes in producing a diverse range of media, including films, television series, radio shows, and music. By offering content in both English and Spanish, Exile aims to engage and entertain audiences with a variety of curated topics, positioning itself as a comprehensive source for premium content in the marketplace.

Zaiko

Series A in 2020
Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

NewsBytes

Series A in 2020
NewsBytes is an innovative media technology company based in Ghaziabad, India, specializing in the development of an online application platform that delivers news in a timeline format. It is unique in its ability to generate content in multiple languages using an AI-powered engine, addressing the challenge of producing high-quality news with minimal human intervention. The company operates as a dual entity, featuring a consumer-facing media platform that utilizes its content engine to produce news and a B2B technology segment that licenses its technology to other companies for content creation. By offering concise news and back-dated stories, NewsBytes aims to reduce information overload and enhance the news consumption experience for its users.

Minute Media

Venture Round in 2020
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

Tamatem

Series A in 2020
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing mobile games specifically for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company partners with international studios and developers to adapt and culturally relevantize various game genres, including racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia. With a strong emphasis on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games, achieving more than 50 million downloads. The company employs a team of 26 people dedicated to optimizing and managing mobile game success in the MENA market.

Bongo

Venture Round in 2019
Bongo is a Bangladeshi entertainment company based in Dhaka, specializing in on-demand video and live television services accessible via mobile and web platforms. Founded in 2013 by Navidul Huq and Ahad Mohammad, Bongo collaborates with telecom operators to leverage the burgeoning local market, which has a population of 180 million and is experiencing rapid mobile data expansion. The company manages a vast network of over 500 YouTube channels across five countries, amassing more than 83 million subscribers and reaching over 210 million unique viewers monthly. Bongo's extensive content library includes 57,000 titles in five languages, and it is dedicated to transitioning content labels into the digital sphere while nurturing emerging creators. Bongo has also developed a cricket-focused website and an Android app for fans. Notably, its YouTube channel has surpassed two million subscribers and received accolades such as the Golden Play Button from YouTube and the ICT National Award.

Zaiko

Seed Round in 2019
Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

SpokenLayer

Series A in 2019
SpokenLayer is a full-service creative studio that specializes in custom, short-form digital audio content. The company transforms written stories into engaging audio narratives and produces, distributes, and monetizes voice experiences. By leveraging its expertise in audio creation, SpokenLayer helps advertisers and brands develop smart speaker applications, enhancing audience engagement in the digital audio landscape. The company's innovative approach caters to the growing demand for high-quality audio content, ensuring that clients effectively reach and connect with listeners.

Kiswe

Series B in 2019
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.

NEXD

Seed Round in 2018
NEXD is a technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional sales offices in Berlin, Vienna, and New York, and a primary development hub in Tallinn, Estonia. The company specializes in an advertising platform that focuses on creating fast, smooth, and sustainable ads. Utilizing a foundation in gaming technology, NEXD's platform supports the development of interactive and high-performance creative services that can be deployed across various channels. This approach allows clients to produce advertisements that are lightweight and engaging, resulting in significantly enhanced user engagement and conversion rates compared to traditional advertising methods. NEXD is supported by prominent venture capitalists, including 3TS Capital Partners and NEO Ventures.

DealStreetAsia

Seed Round in 2018
DealStreetAsia is a news and intelligence platform based in Singapore, founded in May 2014. It serves as a crucial resource for international and regional investors seeking insights into Asia's complex markets, covering a range of topics including investments, mergers, acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and startup activities. The platform's website, launched in October 2014, provides timely and relevant information to users by leveraging a robust network of correspondents across key countries in the ASEAN region, such as Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. DealStreetAsia focuses on tracking the dynamic private business landscape, encompassing large, medium, and small enterprises, as well as innovative startups that are reshaping the region's economic landscape. The company was founded by Joji Thomas Philip, who emphasizes the transformative power of information in shaping Asia's future.

Content Insights

Seed Round in 2018
Content Insights is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in editorial intelligence, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of content production. The company has developed a proprietary platform that utilizes the Content Performance Indicator (CPI) algorithm to evaluate various aspects of online content, including individual pieces, authors, topics, and referral sources. This technology provides publishers with valuable insights into audience engagement, helping them make data-driven decisions to improve their content strategies. By focusing on measurable performance, Content Insights seeks to transform the way online content is created and managed.

The News Lens

Series C in 2018
The News Lens is an independent media for Chinese readers. The company aims to be a platform where a wide range of Chinese readers can engage in informed debates about important news, social, and political issues. The News Lens was established in August 2013.

Minute Media

Series F in 2018
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.

Asoko Insight

Series A in 2018
Asoko Insight Limited is a prominent corporate information platform focused on providing comprehensive data on public and private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company aids investors, banks, corporates, and governments in understanding the region's private sector landscapes. Asoko Insight consolidates data on key corporate developments, including incorporation details, management structures, financial indicators, and compliance metrics. It offers extensive company profiles and custom data products such as sector analyses and supply chain mapping, enabling clients to generate commercial leads and conduct due diligence. The company's local research analysts, based in various regional offices, continuously monitor and verify corporate information to ensure accuracy. Asoko is expanding its data collection efforts beyond major economies like Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to enhance its offerings across the African continent.

Gremi Media

Post in 2017
Gremi Media S.A. is a Polish media company that operates primarily in the business, finance, and law sectors. It publishes several notable publications, including Rzeczpospolita, an economic and legal daily, and Gazeta Gieldy i Inwestorów “Parkiet,” which focuses on the stock exchange and capital markets. The company also produces Uwazam Rze Historia, a monthly magazine dedicated to historical topics. In addition to its print publications, Gremi Media manages a suite of online platforms, such as rp.pl for business and legal information, parkiet.com for investment insights, and historia.uwazamrze.pl for historical content. The company also offers an online newsstand, eKiosk, for digital versions of its publications. Beyond publishing, Gremi Media provides legal services and organizes conferences, seminars, and workshops on a wide range of topics, including finance, law, and management. Headquartered in Warsaw, Gremi Media serves professionals and senior managers, delivering specialized content and resources tailored to their needs.

PENTA Football

Seed Round in 2017
PENTA Football specializes in the distribution of football highlights, providing fans with access to key moments from matches. The company focuses on leveraging its unique content creation capabilities to enhance the viewing experience in the sports industry. By collaborating with various partners, PENTA Football aims to meet diverse digital transformation needs, ensuring that the content remains engaging and relevant to audiences.

Atlas Obscura

Series A in 2017
Atlas Obscura Inc. is an online magazine and travel company that serves as a definitive guide to unusual and obscure destinations around the world. Founded in 2009 by Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras, the company is based in Brooklyn, New York. It features a user-generated content platform, allowing travelers to explore a diverse array of hidden places, extraordinary histories, and unique scientific and culinary wonders. The editorial content includes articles on travel, exploration, history, science, and food, all aimed at inspiring curiosity and wonder among its global community of explorers. Atlas Obscura provides valuable information about events and attractions in major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Syte

Series A in 2017
Syte is a technology company based in Tel Aviv that specializes in developing a product discovery platform aimed at enhancing online shopping experiences. Utilizing advanced visual AI technology, Syte transforms the way consumers search and shop for fashion by enabling features such as camera search, augmented site search, and personalized recommendations. Their solutions allow users to upload images of products they find inspiring, which the platform then matches with visually similar items available on a retailer’s site. Additionally, Syte offers smart merchandising tools to help retailers improve site navigation and product discovery, ultimately driving sales and fostering brand loyalty. Founded in 2014 by Helge Voss, Idan Pinto, Lihi Pinto Fryman, and Ofer Fryman, the company has successfully raised $71 million from various investors to further its mission of revolutionizing the online shopping landscape.

Content Insights

Seed Round in 2017
Content Insights is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in editorial intelligence, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of content production. The company has developed a proprietary platform that utilizes the Content Performance Indicator (CPI) algorithm to evaluate various aspects of online content, including individual pieces, authors, topics, and referral sources. This technology provides publishers with valuable insights into audience engagement, helping them make data-driven decisions to improve their content strategies. By focusing on measurable performance, Content Insights seeks to transform the way online content is created and managed.

OpenSlate

Venture Round in 2017
OpenSlate is a leading provider of brand safety and contextual analytics for digital video content, established in 2012 by CEO Mike Henry and headquartered in New York, NY. The company specializes in measuring brand suitability for advertisers, offering targeted solutions that enhance the alignment of advertising with appropriate content. Unlike traditional methods that focus on post-exposure monitoring, OpenSlate employs predictive data science and proprietary analytics to generate actionable insights at a large scale. This technology supports the needs of major digital video platforms, particularly YouTube, while also being applicable across various video content on the web. OpenSlate's platform is utilized by major advertising holding companies and prominent brands, positioning the company as a critical player in the digital advertising landscape.

NewsBytes

Seed Round in 2017
NewsBytes is an innovative media technology company based in Ghaziabad, India, specializing in the development of an online application platform that delivers news in a timeline format. It is unique in its ability to generate content in multiple languages using an AI-powered engine, addressing the challenge of producing high-quality news with minimal human intervention. The company operates as a dual entity, featuring a consumer-facing media platform that utilizes its content engine to produce news and a B2B technology segment that licenses its technology to other companies for content creation. By offering concise news and back-dated stories, NewsBytes aims to reduce information overload and enhance the news consumption experience for its users.

The News Lens

Series B in 2017
The News Lens is an independent media for Chinese readers. The company aims to be a platform where a wide range of Chinese readers can engage in informed debates about important news, social, and political issues. The News Lens was established in August 2013.

Duta

Series A in 2017
Duta is an emerging international media company based in Silicon Valley and Chennai, with additional newsrooms in the USA, India, and Spain. It serves millions of subscribers worldwide by providing breaking news, sports updates, entertainment news, and devotional content through popular mobile messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Duta has developed a group messenger application that allows users to access information across various fields, enabling them to stay informed effortlessly. Backed by venture capitalists with a history of investing in successful tech companies, Duta boasts a leadership team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs in the technology sector.

STEP Group

Series A in 2017
STEP Group is a leading digital and new media company in the Middle East with a house of modern news and entertainment brands.

Pocket Aces

Series A in 2016
Pocket Aces Pvt. Ltd., established in Mumbai, India in 2013, is a digital entertainment company that produces and distributes engaging content across multiple platforms. It operates FilterCopy for short videos, Dice Media for long-form web series targeting young audiences, Gobble for food and lifestyle content, and LOCO as an interactive live gaming platform. The company uses technology such as AI and machine learning to create and circulate entertaining content via social media channels and online platforms.

PENTA Football

Seed Round in 2016
PENTA Football specializes in the distribution of football highlights, providing fans with access to key moments from matches. The company focuses on leveraging its unique content creation capabilities to enhance the viewing experience in the sports industry. By collaborating with various partners, PENTA Football aims to meet diverse digital transformation needs, ensuring that the content remains engaging and relevant to audiences.

Cielo24

Convertible Note in 2016
Cielo24 Inc. is a company based in Santa Barbara, California, that specializes in cloud-based captioning solutions for various sectors, including online education, enterprise, government, news, and entertainment. The company’s platform transforms unstructured media data into searchable formats by creating indexes, transcripts, and captions, which enhance the accessibility and discoverability of multimedia content. Cielo24 offers a range of services, including searchable captions and foreign language transcription in multiple languages such as English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic. The firm is known for delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that optimize media assets, improve content discovery, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Cielo24's innovative use of artificial intelligence enables clients to streamline their media accessibility workflows while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

OpenSlate

Series B in 2016
OpenSlate is a leading provider of brand safety and contextual analytics for digital video content, established in 2012 by CEO Mike Henry and headquartered in New York, NY. The company specializes in measuring brand suitability for advertisers, offering targeted solutions that enhance the alignment of advertising with appropriate content. Unlike traditional methods that focus on post-exposure monitoring, OpenSlate employs predictive data science and proprietary analytics to generate actionable insights at a large scale. This technology supports the needs of major digital video platforms, particularly YouTube, while also being applicable across various video content on the web. OpenSlate's platform is utilized by major advertising holding companies and prominent brands, positioning the company as a critical player in the digital advertising landscape.

IDN

Series A in 2016
IDN Media Company is a multi-platform digital media organization based in Surabaya, Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Established in 2014, it operates several key platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers a variety of engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles. The company also runs IDNtv, an online video producer focused on web series, social experiments, and branded content. Additionally, it owns Popbela.com, a lifestyle platform aimed at young urban women, and IDN Creative, which specializes in native advertising, creating sponsored content and events for brands. Furthermore, IDN Media organizes live events through IDN Event, providing a stage for creativity and talent among its target audience. With over 80 million monthly active users, IDN Media strives to democratize information access across Indonesia while fostering positive societal impacts.

Funcastic

Seed Round in 2016
Funcastic claims to be India’s first branded mobile podcast aggregator and allows users to listen to the content of their choice via the app.

OpenSlate

Series B in 2016
OpenSlate is a leading provider of brand safety and contextual analytics for digital video content, established in 2012 by CEO Mike Henry and headquartered in New York, NY. The company specializes in measuring brand suitability for advertisers, offering targeted solutions that enhance the alignment of advertising with appropriate content. Unlike traditional methods that focus on post-exposure monitoring, OpenSlate employs predictive data science and proprietary analytics to generate actionable insights at a large scale. This technology supports the needs of major digital video platforms, particularly YouTube, while also being applicable across various video content on the web. OpenSlate's platform is utilized by major advertising holding companies and prominent brands, positioning the company as a critical player in the digital advertising landscape.

Spectrm

Seed Round in 2016
Spectrm is a developer of a conversational marketing automation platform that enables businesses to engage and convert customers through AI-powered chatbots on popular messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram DMs. The platform provides tools that help companies automate customer interactions, facilitating personalized experiences that enhance customer retention and acquisition. By leveraging its end-to-end chatbot technology, Spectrm allows businesses to design tailored engagement strategies, effectively building lifelong relationships with their customers.

Cielo24

Convertible Note in 2016
Cielo24 Inc. is a company based in Santa Barbara, California, that specializes in cloud-based captioning solutions for various sectors, including online education, enterprise, government, news, and entertainment. The company’s platform transforms unstructured media data into searchable formats by creating indexes, transcripts, and captions, which enhance the accessibility and discoverability of multimedia content. Cielo24 offers a range of services, including searchable captions and foreign language transcription in multiple languages such as English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic. The firm is known for delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that optimize media assets, improve content discovery, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Cielo24's innovative use of artificial intelligence enables clients to streamline their media accessibility workflows while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

Content Insights

Seed Round in 2016
Content Insights is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in editorial intelligence, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of content production. The company has developed a proprietary platform that utilizes the Content Performance Indicator (CPI) algorithm to evaluate various aspects of online content, including individual pieces, authors, topics, and referral sources. This technology provides publishers with valuable insights into audience engagement, helping them make data-driven decisions to improve their content strategies. By focusing on measurable performance, Content Insights seeks to transform the way online content is created and managed.

Leena AI

Seed Round in 2016
Leena AI, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for human resources. Founded in 2017 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, it offers an AI-powered HR assistant that automates interactions between employees and HR departments. The platform provides instant responses to employee queries through chat and voice, effectively managing tasks such as answering policy-related questions, handling knowledge management, generating on-demand employee documents, and processing employee tickets. By integrating seamlessly with over 20 HR management systems, including major platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, Leena AI enables organizations to enhance employee experience while allowing HR staff to concentrate on more strategic initiatives. Trusted by over one million employees from prominent companies, Leena AI aids in streamlining HR workflows across the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to ongoing engagement and support.

Planet GoGo

Seed Round in 2015
Planet GoGo is a developer of a content aggregator application designed to enhance the user experience on Android phone lock screens. The app serves as a personalized content hub, delivering a variety of engaging material, including news, humor, and promotional deals. Users benefit from a rewards system that allows them to earn Talktime for reading stories, along with an easy recharge mechanism for their mobile services. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs with backgrounds in mobile technology, content, and advertising, Planet GoGo focuses on providing users with tailored content while incentivizing interaction through loyalty points.

Nameless Network

Convertible Note in 2015
Nameless Network creates smart video programming for the smart phone generation. We’re like the Discovery Channel reimagined for a young, internet-savvy mobile media consumer. We create and distribute programming that reaches over 300 million young people each month. Our audience of 10+ million subscribers is 90% mobile and 85% under 34 years old.

Zuppit

Seed Round in 2015
Zuppit develops content summarization algorithm, which can learn and improve on it's own.

Asoko Insight

Seed Round in 2015
Asoko Insight Limited is a prominent corporate information platform focused on providing comprehensive data on public and private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company aids investors, banks, corporates, and governments in understanding the region's private sector landscapes. Asoko Insight consolidates data on key corporate developments, including incorporation details, management structures, financial indicators, and compliance metrics. It offers extensive company profiles and custom data products such as sector analyses and supply chain mapping, enabling clients to generate commercial leads and conduct due diligence. The company's local research analysts, based in various regional offices, continuously monitor and verify corporate information to ensure accuracy. Asoko is expanding its data collection efforts beyond major economies like Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to enhance its offerings across the African continent.

Cielo24

Series A in 2015
Cielo24 Inc. is a company based in Santa Barbara, California, that specializes in cloud-based captioning solutions for various sectors, including online education, enterprise, government, news, and entertainment. The company’s platform transforms unstructured media data into searchable formats by creating indexes, transcripts, and captions, which enhance the accessibility and discoverability of multimedia content. Cielo24 offers a range of services, including searchable captions and foreign language transcription in multiple languages such as English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic. The firm is known for delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that optimize media assets, improve content discovery, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. Cielo24's innovative use of artificial intelligence enables clients to streamline their media accessibility workflows while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

Duta

Convertible Note in 2015
Duta is an emerging international media company based in Silicon Valley and Chennai, with additional newsrooms in the USA, India, and Spain. It serves millions of subscribers worldwide by providing breaking news, sports updates, entertainment news, and devotional content through popular mobile messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Duta has developed a group messenger application that allows users to access information across various fields, enabling them to stay informed effortlessly. Backed by venture capitalists with a history of investing in successful tech companies, Duta boasts a leadership team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs in the technology sector.

The News Lens

Series A in 2015
The News Lens is an independent media for Chinese readers. The company aims to be a platform where a wide range of Chinese readers can engage in informed debates about important news, social, and political issues. The News Lens was established in August 2013.

Rappler

Series A in 2015
Rappler, Inc. is a social news network based in Pasig, the Philippines, founded in 2012. The platform is designed to inspire community engagement and facilitate actions for social change through its storytelling. By leveraging new technology and social media, Rappler aims to foster smart conversations and ignite a desire for change among its audience. The company publishes a variety of social news stories and utilizes a tool called the mood meter to analyze reader reactions, ensuring that users remain informed about current events and community issues. Rappler is committed to providing uncompromised journalism that resonates with its audience and encourages active participation in societal discussions.

News Deeply

Seed Round in 2015
News Deeply, Inc. is a media and technology company established in 2012 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in developing online platforms and user-centric projects that enhance public engagement and facilitate informed discussions on complex global issues. The company offers a news and media platform that combines news coverage, live events, information design, and social participation, catering to audiences interested in critical topics. Additionally, News Deeply creates educational content for U.S. teachers and collaborates with think tanks, institutions, and private sector partners to ideate and implement custom projects. Among its notable initiatives is Syria Deeply, an independent digital media project focused on storytelling related to global crises.

Atlas Obscura

Seed Round in 2015
Atlas Obscura Inc. is an online magazine and travel company that serves as a definitive guide to unusual and obscure destinations around the world. Founded in 2009 by Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras, the company is based in Brooklyn, New York. It features a user-generated content platform, allowing travelers to explore a diverse array of hidden places, extraordinary histories, and unique scientific and culinary wonders. The editorial content includes articles on travel, exploration, history, science, and food, all aimed at inspiring curiosity and wonder among its global community of explorers. Atlas Obscura provides valuable information about events and attractions in major cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

Inkl

Seed Round in 2014
Inkl is a subscription-based news application that aggregates content from leading global publishers, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Economist, Bloomberg, and Washington Post. The platform aims to provide a streamlined news experience by offering ad-free access to curated world news without paywalls or clickbait. Inkl is designed for individuals who seek to stay informed about current events but may not have the time to navigate multiple news sites or purchase various subscriptions. The application allows users to save preferred articles and receive a concise, organized view of the latest news, ensuring they remain updated on significant developments worldwide.

El Cambur

Seed Round in 2014
El Cambur is a digital media and services enterprise based in Monagas, Venezuela, dedicated to providing quality information that focuses on the political center, a perspective often overlooked by mainstream media. The company delivers content in various formats, including text, infographics, and videos, aiming to foster informed debate and discussions on political and social issues. El Cambur emphasizes the importance of data-driven narratives and visual representations, creating essential reading materials that engage audiences and propose solutions to contemporary challenges. By prioritizing clarity and accessibility, El Cambur seeks to establish itself as a vital source of information in the realm of communication and political sociology.

El Meme

Seed Round in 2014
El Meme is a news and entertainment outlet based in Argentina, established in 2014. The company specializes in identifying and monitoring trends to enhance understanding of global events and their relevance to audiences. It boasts a network of over 10,000 digital creative professionals, including writers, filmmakers, and communication experts. El Meme reaches an audience of more than 30 million young millennials across the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina each month. The company provides digital content production services, including content marketing and native advertising, while also focusing on targeted audience distribution through programmatic buying and social media platforms.

Datami

Series A in 2014
Datami Inc. is a mobile marketing technology company that specializes in a network-aware mobile engagement platform aimed at enhancing visibility for advertisers, businesses, and service vendors within mobile sites and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, with a development center in Bengaluru, India, Datami's platform facilitates various marketing methods, including sponsored data, data rewards, and mobile advertising. By leveraging real-time customer data from operators and brands, the platform allows clients to improve click-through rates and increase daily active usage and conversions. Additionally, it provides consumers the opportunity to earn and access mobile data, thereby creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem for both marketers and users.

GkillCity

Seed Round in 2014
GKillCity is a digital, countercultural citizens’ communication project. It was founded in 2011, in Guayaquil, and 152 editions have been published since, with contributions of over 290 collaborators from all over the world. New media in Ecuador is almost unexplored, and Gkillcity.com wants become the iconic digital media of Ecuador. It aims to create more audio content and mobile applications, and also make use of digital TV channels.
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