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.
Kutuki is a learning platform for children aged three to seven that offers preschool-level education through an interactive library of animated stories, songs, and illustrated digital books. The content is tailored to an Indian context and is available via a subscription, delivering a comprehensive and engaging early learning experience designed to be relatable and meaningful for young learners.
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.
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.
The Ken is a digital subscription-based publication based in Bangalore, India, founded by a team of seasoned journalists and entrepreneurs. It focuses on delivering original business insights through well-crafted narratives that cater to professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. The platform provides timely news, analysis, and editorial content, enabling subscribers to stay informed about the latest developments in the business world. By emphasizing quality storytelling, The Ken aims to offer a unique perspective on current affairs, setting itself apart in the digital media landscape.
Grupo VI-DA
Series A in 2018
Grupo VI-DA is a technology-driven company based in Palermo, Argentina, with additional offices in Mexico, focused on providing Spanish-language digital content. The company develops multimedia platforms that cater to the Hispanic market, offering a range of digital reading products that include fiction, nonfiction, technical, and academic materials. By democratizing access to educational and entertainment content, Grupo VI-DA aims to meet the needs of students, schools, and consumers in an increasingly digital landscape. Its innovative products, such as Leamos, BIDI, and GrandesLibros, reflect the company's commitment to adapting to the evolving demands of society.
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.
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Grant in 2017
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) is a non-profit organization that unites investigative journalists from over 70 countries to conduct collaborative inquiries into cross-border crime, corruption, and the accountability of power. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ICIJ facilitates the production of in-depth multimedia reports that uphold high standards of fairness and accuracy. The organization comprises a network of more than 190 journalists who work together to share insights, methodologies, and best practices in investigative journalism. ICIJ members actively participate in global conferences and events, where they disseminate their findings and discuss the tools and lessons learned during their investigations, thereby fostering a better understanding of collaborative journalism practices worldwide.
Anchor
Venture Round in 2017
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.
Rappler
Venture Round in 2016
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.
Hypothes.is is a non-profit organization established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers an open-source web-based annotation platform aimed at facilitating collaborative evaluation and discussion of information across various media, including news articles, scientific papers, and legislation. The platform allows users to engage in sentence-level critique and note-taking, enabling richer dialogue and exploration of topics. Hypothes.is is committed to improving the quality of information available on the internet by fostering community engagement and supporting interoperability standards through contributions to the Annotator project and the W3C Web Annotation Working Group. The organization collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders, including developers, publishers, and academic institutions, to advance the development of next-generation read-write web applications.
EdSurge, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Burlingame, California, operates a platform dedicated to providing news and information on innovation in education technology. It serves a diverse audience comprising educators, entrepreneurs, and investors, helping them navigate the edtech landscape. EdSurge offers a comprehensive database of educational technology products, facilitating access to independent reviews that enable schools and colleges to select appropriate tools for their needs. The organization publishes a weekly newsletter, hosts an array of events including summits and meetups, and manages a jobs board tailored for the education sector. Additionally, it runs the Edtech Concierge service to assist education leaders in making informed technology choices. By blending technology and journalism, EdSurge aims to promote the effective adoption of educational technology through impartial reporting and community engagement.
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.
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.
Scroll Media Inc. is a digital publishing company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in delivering news, information, and entertainment. Founded in 2009, Scroll provides a platform for journalists and readers, focusing on critical perspectives and rigorous reporting of significant political and cultural stories. The company offers a newsfeed that highlights essential events and issues, catering to a global audience through various digital formats, including mobile devices and tablets. By emphasizing objective analysis and comprehensive coverage, Scroll aims to keep its readers informed on daily developments and crises across multiple sectors.
Sunlight Foundation
Grant in 2011
Sunlight Foundation, established in 2006 and based in Washington, D.C., is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting government transparency and accountability. It achieves this by leveraging civic technology, open data, policy analysis, and journalism. The organization develops tools and platforms to make government information more accessible online, fosters community engagement, and advocates for policies that enhance transparency. Sunlight Foundation's work includes creating searchable databases, building user-friendly tools, and training journalists and citizens in data-driven watchdogging. Its initiatives encompass Sunlight Labs, Sunlight Reporting Group, Sunlight Live, and the Open House Project.
Founded in 2004, Digg is a social news aggregator platform that curates and shares the most relevant and talked-about stories on the internet. It offers services through its website, mobile applications, and daily emails, covering topics such as technology, politics, entertainment, and viral content.
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.
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.
Founded in 2004, Digg is a social news aggregator platform that curates and shares the most relevant and talked-about stories on the internet. It offers services through its website, mobile applications, and daily emails, covering topics such as technology, politics, entertainment, and viral content.
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.
Eventful is a leading digital media company focused on the online ecosystem of local events and entertainment. With over 20 million users, it provides a platform for individuals to discover and engage with various happenings in their communities. The company's unique "Demand it!" feature allows fans to influence the content and location of entertainment and live events, making it a valuable tool for music promoters, film studios, and ticketing companies. Eventful's proprietary technologies encompass a broad range of services, including a comprehensive content management system, a recommendation engine, and a self-service premium listing platform. These tools enable national marketers to enhance local awareness and drive attendance, while thousands of digital publishers utilize Eventful's resources to enrich their local event content. Through its innovative approach, Eventful establishes itself as a pivotal player in the event discovery landscape.
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.
Founded in 2004, Digg is a social news aggregator platform that curates and shares the most relevant and talked-about stories on the internet. It offers services through its website, mobile applications, and daily emails, covering topics such as technology, politics, entertainment, and viral content.
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.
Eventful is a leading digital media company focused on the online ecosystem of local events and entertainment. With over 20 million users, it provides a platform for individuals to discover and engage with various happenings in their communities. The company's unique "Demand it!" feature allows fans to influence the content and location of entertainment and live events, making it a valuable tool for music promoters, film studios, and ticketing companies. Eventful's proprietary technologies encompass a broad range of services, including a comprehensive content management system, a recommendation engine, and a self-service premium listing platform. These tools enable national marketers to enhance local awareness and drive attendance, while thousands of digital publishers utilize Eventful's resources to enrich their local event content. Through its innovative approach, Eventful establishes itself as a pivotal player in the event discovery landscape.