Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network, established in 2004 by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, is a global impact investing firm that combines philanthropy and venture capital to catalyze social change. It invests in for-profit and non-profit organizations across sectors such as digital society, emerging technology, education, financial inclusion, governance, and property rights. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, typically committing between $1 million to $10 million in for-profits and $0.5 million to $5 million in non-profits. Omidyar Network operates globally, with a significant focus on India, and seeks to create opportunities for people to improve their lives and make a difference in their communities.

Lauren Booker Allen

Investor

Michael Kubzansky

CEO

Shilpa Kumar

Partner

Annie Maxwell

Executive Vice President

Siddharth Nautiyal

Partner

Past deals in Blogging

Pratilipi

Series D in 2021
Pratilipi is a platform that connects readers and writers across India, facilitating the discovery, creation, and sharing of stories, poems, articles, and novels in various Indian languages.

Pratilipi

Series C in 2020
Pratilipi is a platform that connects readers and writers across India, facilitating the discovery, creation, and sharing of stories, poems, articles, and novels in various Indian languages.

Trell

Seed Round in 2019
Trell Experiences Private Limited, established in 2016 and based in Mumbai, India, operates a mobile video blogging application designed for wanderers, foodies, and travelers. The platform serves as a community-based resource for discovering lifestyles through user-generated videos in various Indian languages. It allows users to create visual collections of their experiences, facilitating the sharing and discussion of favorite places and activities. By connecting people globally, Trell enables users to explore new destinations and learn about local experiences, enhancing their travel and lifestyle choices.

Storie

Seed Round in 2019
Storie is a lifestyle community platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that offers users comprehensive information about various cosmetic products. The application enables users to search for and share firsthand experiences, photos, and reviews, facilitating informed decision-making regarding lifestyle products and services. Additionally, Storie features makeup tutorial videos, enhancing the user experience by providing visually engaging content. Through its focus on user-generated reviews and inspiring content, Storie aims to create a supportive community for individuals seeking guidance in their beauty and lifestyle choices.

Pratilipi

Series B in 2019
Pratilipi is a platform that connects readers and writers across India, facilitating the discovery, creation, and sharing of stories, poems, articles, and novels in various Indian languages.

De Correspondent

Grant in 2018
De Correspondent, established in 2013 and based in Amsterdam, is a Dutch-language online journalism platform. It offers in-depth, analytical, and investigative reporting, focusing on stories often overlooked by mainstream media. The platform provides ad-free content, including articles, videos, and podcasts, to its members via its website and other digital channels. Funded by over 70,000 members, it is one of Europe's largest and fastest-growing member-funded journalism platforms.

Pratilipi

Series A in 2018
Pratilipi is a platform that connects readers and writers across India, facilitating the discovery, creation, and sharing of stories, poems, articles, and novels in various Indian languages.

HiviSasa.com

Venture Round in 2015
Hivisasa is an online news platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 2011. It specializes in publishing a diverse range of content, including sports, entertainment, business, politics, crime, obituaries, weddings, and opinion pieces. As Africa’s first crowdsourced news site, Hivisasa empowers its readers not only to access untold stories but also to contribute by writing their own. The platform attracts over two million readers monthly and supports a community of over 1,500 local writers. Committed to fostering community engagement and accountability, Hivisasa emphasizes the importance of local perspectives in its editorial approach, ensuring that all its editors collaborate closely with writers from various backgrounds to deliver relevant news to its audience.

Global Voices

Grant in 2010
Stichting Global Voices is a charitable organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2008. It comprises a global community of over 800 bloggers, editors, and translators dedicated to aggregating reports from blogs and citizen media. The organization focuses on amplifying voices that are often overlooked by mainstream international media, fostering a more inclusive dialogue by sharing diverse perspectives from around the world. Through collaborative efforts, Global Voices aims to enhance the visibility of underrepresented narratives and promote a more equitable media landscape.

SocialText

Series D in 2009
Socialtext is a company specializing in enterprise social software, designed to enhance collaboration and information sharing within organizations. By providing tools such as microblogging, blogs, wikis, profiles, and social spreadsheets, Socialtext enables employees to communicate and collaborate in real-time, effectively breaking down information silos. The company's offerings are available through various deployment options, including hosted cloud services and on-site appliances, allowing businesses to choose solutions that align with their security needs. Built on a flexible web-oriented architecture, Socialtext seamlessly integrates with traditional systems of record, such as CRM and ERP, facilitating discussions and actions on important business processes. With over 6,500 clients globally, including prominent names like Getty Images and Symantec, Socialtext aims to accelerate business performance by improving collaboration and increasing organizational agility.

Federated Media

Series C in 2008
Federated Media is an integrated media company that drives engagement for brands through pure native content and advertising solutions. Federated Media is involved in many content marketing activities: represents online publishers and their properties to advertisers; supports other properties sponsored by advertiser clients; and owns and operates websites. It also offers media and ad solutions, including standard IAB ads, STAMP and other high-impact ads, engagement ads, conversationalists, social frames, and conversation targeting; content marketing services through custom content series and sponsored blog posts; and advertising opportunities on sponsored properties and communities.

SocialText

Series C in 2007
Socialtext is a company specializing in enterprise social software, designed to enhance collaboration and information sharing within organizations. By providing tools such as microblogging, blogs, wikis, profiles, and social spreadsheets, Socialtext enables employees to communicate and collaborate in real-time, effectively breaking down information silos. The company's offerings are available through various deployment options, including hosted cloud services and on-site appliances, allowing businesses to choose solutions that align with their security needs. Built on a flexible web-oriented architecture, Socialtext seamlessly integrates with traditional systems of record, such as CRM and ERP, facilitating discussions and actions on important business processes. With over 6,500 clients globally, including prominent names like Getty Images and Symantec, Socialtext aims to accelerate business performance by improving collaboration and increasing organizational agility.

Federated Media

Series B in 2007
Federated Media is an integrated media company that drives engagement for brands through pure native content and advertising solutions. Federated Media is involved in many content marketing activities: represents online publishers and their properties to advertisers; supports other properties sponsored by advertiser clients; and owns and operates websites. It also offers media and ad solutions, including standard IAB ads, STAMP and other high-impact ads, engagement ads, conversationalists, social frames, and conversation targeting; content marketing services through custom content series and sponsored blog posts; and advertising opportunities on sponsored properties and communities.

Backfence

Venture Round in 2006
Backfence, Inc. is a company that specializes in building and operating hyperlocal community websites supported by advertising. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, Backfence enables its members to generate virtual content, including blogs, wikis, calendars, and photo galleries, along with various do-it-yourself advertising tools. By utilizing a media self-publishing model, the company provides local information to communities across the United States. Its websites prominently feature advertisements, online classifieds, and yellow pages listings, fostering engagement and connectivity within local areas.

Federated Media

Series A in 2006
Federated Media is an integrated media company that drives engagement for brands through pure native content and advertising solutions. Federated Media is involved in many content marketing activities: represents online publishers and their properties to advertisers; supports other properties sponsored by advertiser clients; and owns and operates websites. It also offers media and ad solutions, including standard IAB ads, STAMP and other high-impact ads, engagement ads, conversationalists, social frames, and conversation targeting; content marketing services through custom content series and sponsored blog posts; and advertising opportunities on sponsored properties and communities.

SocialText

Venture Round in 2005
Socialtext is a company specializing in enterprise social software, designed to enhance collaboration and information sharing within organizations. By providing tools such as microblogging, blogs, wikis, profiles, and social spreadsheets, Socialtext enables employees to communicate and collaborate in real-time, effectively breaking down information silos. The company's offerings are available through various deployment options, including hosted cloud services and on-site appliances, allowing businesses to choose solutions that align with their security needs. Built on a flexible web-oriented architecture, Socialtext seamlessly integrates with traditional systems of record, such as CRM and ERP, facilitating discussions and actions on important business processes. With over 6,500 clients globally, including prominent names like Getty Images and Symantec, Socialtext aims to accelerate business performance by improving collaboration and increasing organizational agility.

Federated Media

Seed Round in 2005
Federated Media is an integrated media company that drives engagement for brands through pure native content and advertising solutions. Federated Media is involved in many content marketing activities: represents online publishers and their properties to advertisers; supports other properties sponsored by advertiser clients; and owns and operates websites. It also offers media and ad solutions, including standard IAB ads, STAMP and other high-impact ads, engagement ads, conversationalists, social frames, and conversation targeting; content marketing services through custom content series and sponsored blog posts; and advertising opportunities on sponsored properties and communities.

SocialText

Angel Round in 2004
Socialtext is a company specializing in enterprise social software, designed to enhance collaboration and information sharing within organizations. By providing tools such as microblogging, blogs, wikis, profiles, and social spreadsheets, Socialtext enables employees to communicate and collaborate in real-time, effectively breaking down information silos. The company's offerings are available through various deployment options, including hosted cloud services and on-site appliances, allowing businesses to choose solutions that align with their security needs. Built on a flexible web-oriented architecture, Socialtext seamlessly integrates with traditional systems of record, such as CRM and ERP, facilitating discussions and actions on important business processes. With over 6,500 clients globally, including prominent names like Getty Images and Symantec, Socialtext aims to accelerate business performance by improving collaboration and increasing organizational agility.
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