Majarra
Venture Round in 2021
Majarra is an Arabic online content provider serving the region, operating a single subscription platform for online content across management, science, technology, psychology, general health, and finance, enabling users to access diverse topics to inform personal and professional decisions.
NewsBytes
Series A in 2020
NewsBytes is an India-based media technology company that operates an online news platform and licenses its technology to produce content. The company runs an AI-powered engine capable of creating multilingual content and breaking down topics into comprehensible segments for explanatory journalism. Its platform delivers news in a timeline format and supports both consumer-facing media platforms and B2B clients by licensing its content creation technology to help produce high-quality content at scale with minimal human intervention. NewsBytes combines two business lines: a consumer-oriented news platform and a B2B technology offering enabling others to generate content efficiently. It uses natural language processing to automate content creation, reducing information overload for readers while enabling scalable content production.
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.
The News Lens
Series C in 2018
Founded in August 2013, The News Lens is an independent media platform dedicated to providing Chinese readers with informed debates on news, social, and political issues.
NewsBytes
Seed Round in 2017
NewsBytes is an India-based media technology company that operates an online news platform and licenses its technology to produce content. The company runs an AI-powered engine capable of creating multilingual content and breaking down topics into comprehensible segments for explanatory journalism. Its platform delivers news in a timeline format and supports both consumer-facing media platforms and B2B clients by licensing its content creation technology to help produce high-quality content at scale with minimal human intervention. NewsBytes combines two business lines: a consumer-oriented news platform and a B2B technology offering enabling others to generate content efficiently. It uses natural language processing to automate content creation, reducing information overload for readers while enabling scalable content production.
The News Lens
Series B in 2017
Founded in August 2013, The News Lens is an independent media platform dedicated to providing Chinese readers with informed debates on news, social, and political issues.
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.
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.
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.
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
Founded in August 2013, The News Lens is an independent media platform dedicated to providing Chinese readers with informed debates on news, social, and political issues.
Founded in 2012, Rappler operates a social news network that inspires community engagement and encourages digitally fueled actions for social change. It offers uncompromised journalism to spark smart conversations and ignite change.
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.
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.