Streo
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Streo Technologies Private Limited is an Indian company founded by Arush Dhawan and Prerana Dhawan, aiming to provide comprehensive technology solutions for the nightlife industry. The company's flagship app allows artists to live stream, archive, and distribute their performances, creating an online music library accessible to a global audience through a subscription model. This platform not only enables users to watch live events on-demand but also empowers artists to build their own digital catalogs of performances. In addition to live music streaming, Streo plans to introduce further innovations to enhance user experience across its ecosystem, which includes users, artists, nightclubs, and festival organizers. Streo also ensures that royalties are paid to performing artists and copyright owners, thereby establishing a new revenue stream for content providers.
Milk The Moment
Venture Round in 2020
Milk The Moment, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that has developed a mobile application aimed at improving users' smartphone habits. The Milk application incentivizes users to keep their phones away when they enter designated 'MILK Zones,' which are geo-fenced areas set by event organizers. Users are rewarded with various incentives, such as cash, gift cards, and discounts, for refraining from phone use in situations where attention and presence are encouraged, such as movie theaters, dining settings, live performances, and while driving. Founded in 2018, Milk The Moment seeks to foster healthier digital lifestyles by promoting disconnection from devices and facilitating reconnections with others.
Unilingo
Venture Round in 2020
Unilingo provides a multilingual channel translation platform for end-to-end video localization, designed for YouTube content creators. Its system uses machine learning to match bilingual voice actors with creators and to automate the creation and maintenance of language-specific channels, enabling users to translate content into multiple languages and reach wider audiences by breaking language barriers.
StarMetrics
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, StarMetrics is a Los Angeles-based company that provides an entertainment analytics platform. This platform empowers content creators with data-driven insights about trending talent and content, facilitating easier casting and financing processes for film, TV, and new media.
EVA
Pre Seed Round in 2019
EVA is a platform that facilitates the booking of entertainment and experiences for both virtual and live events. Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 2015 by Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland, EVA provides services that encompass custom content creation, event management, and a range of enhancements aimed at boosting user attendance and engagement. The platform connects artists and musicians with event organizers, allowing customers to easily book event tickets, secure venues, and manage their event plans through an interactive audience portal. This comprehensive approach positions EVA as a valuable resource for those seeking to create memorable experiences in the event industry.
Seated
Convertible Note in 2019
Seated created a frictionless ticketing platform to let users get the most out of live events and live streaming. The platform of the company uses technology to provide consumers with early access to artists' live events and live streams depending on their preferences and location, allowing customers to have first access to their favorite artists' live streams and concerts.
Hovercast
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hovercast is an entertainment company focused on enhancing audience engagement through its innovative platform for interactive live streaming. The company's services enable brands, media organizations, musicians, and politicians to create customized experiences that incorporate audience feedback and participation. Hovercast's platform includes a variety of interactive features such as polls, comments, gameplay, and custom integrations, allowing clients to integrate the voice of their audience seamlessly into live events. In addition to its core offerings in audience engagement, Hovercast operates within the realms of the internet of things, marketing, and social media, providing comprehensive solutions that leverage software and SaaS technologies.
Culturebase
Seed Round in 2018
Culturebase is an intercultural app that facilitates the creation, curation, and experience of unique local events and products. By leveraging an AI-powered mobile hub, the company aims to promote authentic local culture and drive demand for lesser-known goods and experiences. Culturebase recognizes the intrinsic value of culture, viewing it as a form of currency that fosters connections among individuals. The platform supports creators by helping them expand their audience and generate income through artistic expressions such as art, fashion, music, jewelry, and food. Ultimately, Culturebase serves as a vital network for those involved in the production of cultural offerings, enhancing community engagement and economic opportunities within local environments.
PopBase
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Our patented platform will change what it means to watch a show, play a game and buy a product. Our codeless storytelling platform gives users simple templates to create immersive content that has: the distribution speed of social media, the interactivity and immersion of open-world videogames, and the long-form format of TV Programming. PopBase will do for 3D interactive content design what CANVA does for 2D graphic design.
Fanaticus XR
Seed Round in 2018
Fanaticus is a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in immersive entertainment through its platform, FANATICUS XR. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on transforming the fandom experience by allowing fans to actively participate in scenes from their favorite books, movies, and video games. Utilizing advanced technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, asymmetrical gameplay, and projection mapping, Fanaticus creates unique micro theme parks that engage fans in a way that shifts them from mere spectators to active participants in their beloved narratives. With a strong emphasis on the growing influence of fandom, particularly in the science fiction genre, Fanaticus aims to establish itself as a leading provider of immersive experiences tailored to fan communities.
Fangage
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fangage is a social engagement platform designed to connect fans with their favorite celebrities by offering personalized digital autographs. The platform allows users to upload photos for celebrities to sign, which can then be downloaded, printed, and shared on social media. This service provides fans with authentic, personalized memorabilia, enhancing their connection to the celebrities they admire. Through real-time authentication, Fangage ensures that these digital autographs are genuine, creating memorable experiences for fans and facilitating a unique form of interaction between them and the celebrities.
Pundit
Convertible Note in 2018
Pundit, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company established in 2015 that operates an online platform and marketplace for artwork. It enables users to publish, sell, comment on, promote, and purchase art, fostering a vibrant community for creators and art enthusiasts alike. Pundit has also developed a range of consumer and social applications, which facilitate the discovery and sharing of digital stickers in both 2D and augmented reality formats. The company has partnered with notable global intellectual property owners and brands, including Disney and Paramount Pictures, to launch successful marketing campaigns and innovative products. Pundit’s applications have garnered significant user engagement, amassing over 1 million users across platforms. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in prominent startup competitions and earning accolades such as "Coolest College Startup" by Inc. and recognition at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Botnik
Convertible Note in 2017
Botnik is a collaborative community of writers, artists, and developers focused on creating innovative content through the use of artificial intelligence. The organization operates Botnik Studios, an entertainment group that showcases the creative work generated by its members. The company has developed an AI-assisted humor application that features predictive, idiom-specific keyboards, leveraging algorithms to analyze diverse human-generated content. This technology enables users to craft unique comedic expressions, fostering a distinctive blend of human creativity and machine assistance. Botnik's inclusive approach invites participation from anyone interested in exploring the intersection of technology and creativity.
Novel Effect
Convertible Note in 2017
Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company specializing in voice-driven media and entertainment. It has developed an interactive storytelling application that utilizes voice recognition technology to synchronize theme music and sound effects with the reading experience. This innovative application provides voice-activated audio enhancements for children's books, allowing sound effects and music to play in real-time as a child reads. By blending the physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect creates immersive and engaging experiences that foster learning and interaction between children and parents, while ensuring that the content remains accessible and non-distracting.
Wave Sports + Entertainment
Convertible Note in 2017
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company dedicated to serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, reaching more than 500 million Gen Z and Millennial fans monthly. The company focuses on building original content, fostering talent, and developing products tailored to digitally native audiences. Additionally, Wave operates a full-service agency that specializes in public relations, social media, creative services, and influencer marketing, leveraging its expertise to enhance engagement and interaction with fans. Its content consistently ranks among the most highly engaged across social media platforms, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and audience connection in the sports and entertainment industry.
LIV
Convertible Note in 2017
LIV is a Prague-based company that develops virtual reality software and extended reality capture technology for creating, publishing, and sharing immersive VR experiences. Its platform provides a full-stack content creation toolset that enables developers and creators to build immersive VR games and entertainment content and to share these experiences with audiences. The company focuses on empowering VR creators to live stream experiences in real time, turning passive viewers into active participants. Since launching in 2018, LIV has driven over 1.5 billion views, reflecting strong engagement with its audience-centric approach to VR storytelling and gameplay.
Robin
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Robin Media Inc. operates an online booking platform for concerts and live events, allowing users to create a personalized bucket list of their favorite artists and purchase tickets directly through the platform. This service not only enhances the user experience by simplifying the ticket-buying process but also provides valuable data to artists, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding touring locations, venues, and ticket pricing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Robin Media Inc. focuses on optimizing entertainment expenditure for businesses and professionals, ensuring they can efficiently manage corporate entertainment needs. As of late 2020, the company functions as a subsidiary of Thuzio, Inc.
Alice's Table
Convertible Note in 2017
Alice's Table LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in hosting social learning events for women in the Greater Boston area. The company partners with local restaurants, bars, and clubs to offer workshops focused on creative skills such as flower arranging and charcuterie board building. Alice's Table aims to provide a unique girls' night out experience while empowering attendees to develop new abilities. Additionally, they offer regular flower delivery services to homes and businesses, spreading joy through beautiful arrangements.
PartyWith
Convertible Note in 2016
PartyWith is a mobile application that facilitates connections among individuals who enjoy nightlife and social events. Initially launched as "Party with a Local" to help travelers engage with locals, the app has evolved to serve a broader audience, allowing anyone to discover and join parties regardless of their location. The application provides users with information on upcoming events at nearby clubs and restaurants, including alerts about ticket availability, guest capacity, invitation passes, and discounts. By enabling both locals and travelers to find and enjoy nightlife experiences, PartyWith fosters social interactions and friendships in various settings.
Donut Media
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Donut Media is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California. It creates and distributes engaging video content for automotive enthusiasts across various platforms using proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers.
RushTix
Pre Seed Round in 2016
RushTix, Inc. is a subscription-based live entertainment platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of live events, including music, health, and comedy shows. Additionally, RushTix has developed an AI-driven platform that enhances interactive entertainment, allowing users to engage in immersive 3D story worlds and real-time gaming experiences. Through its product, ReelMagic, users can influence narratives and interact with virtual characters while creators have the opportunity to monetize their experiences within a dedicated marketplace. RushTix aims to foster connections among individuals through innovative online experiences.
Mixer
Convertible Note in 2016
Mixer, formerly known as Beam, is a live streaming platform that focuses on creating interactive experiences for gamers. It enables viewers to actively participate in the gameplay rather than passively watching. Through Mixer, audiences can influence game dynamics by striking lightning, generating terrain, creating quests, and selecting weapons, effectively becoming part of the game world. This innovative approach fosters deeper engagement between streamers and their viewers, connecting gaming communities through truly interactive live streams.
Strobe Labs
Convertible Note in 2016
Strobe Labs is a marketing platform that provides venues and promoters with tools to enhance their understanding of fans and improve engagement strategies. The company has developed event marketing and venue management software that facilitates experience analytics, allowing users to gain real-time insights into shows and performance. This software assists event organizers in managing events, selling tickets, and optimizing customer spending, ultimately aiming to elevate the overall event experience for both organizers and attendees.
Seed&Spark
Convertible Note in 2016
Seed&Spark is an entertainment platform and crowdfunding and digital distribution provider that focuses on diverse storytelling for independent filmmakers. The platform blends subscription streaming with crowdfunding to enable audiences to fund, promote, and watch independent films and shows, while helping creators build audiences and monetize their work. It supports campaigns with tools to raise support and distribute content, and emphasizes representation by empowering subscribers to vote on projects and by curating an award-winning slate that increases diversity both in front of and behind the camera. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, with operations in New York and Chicago, Seed&Spark aims to sustain artists and expand access to distinctive, inclusive content.
StoryFit
Pre Seed Round in 2016
StoryFit is an AI-driven technology company serving the book publishing, film, and television industries. Its platform delivers predictive audience insights and analytics to help publishers and studios make development, marketing, and merchandising decisions. By analyzing metadata and comparing content to comparable works, StoryFit supports audience targeting, reader personas, writing evaluation, and stakeholder decision-making. The solution provides content recommendations and scenario simulations that estimate how audiences will respond to books, scripts, or finished productions, enabling strategic choices from development through marketing.
Switchboard Live
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Switchboard Live Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that operates a live video streaming and syndication platform designed to connect advertisers and brands with targeted audiences across various online channels. Founded in 2014 and previously known as Joicaster Inc., the company offers a cloud-based product that streamlines the distribution of multiple live streams to social media platforms and web pages through a single unified dashboard. Its solutions, including Producer and Joicaster, cater to diverse content creators in sectors such as entertainment, government, gaming, worship, sports, podcasts, and keynotes. By facilitating the management of live streams throughout their entire lifecycle—from preparation to execution and post-event—Switchboard Live enables users to enhance viewer engagement and grow their audience effectively.
SELECT
Convertible Note in 2015
SELECT is a company focused on creating a next-generation credit card that prioritizes powerful and unique rewards for consumers. The business has established a vast network of exclusive benefits with premier partner brands and venues, offering rewards at over 1.5 million locations. Members enjoy substantial savings, such as discounts of up to 70% at numerous hotels, priority access and complimentary drinks at renowned dining and nightlife establishments, as well as exclusive offers with leading travel, retail, and entertainment brands. By paying an annual membership fee, customers gain access to a credit card that provides unique perks, including invitations to private events like cocktail hours and rooftop gatherings, enhancing their overall lifestyle experience.
Pundit
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Pundit, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company established in 2015 that operates an online platform and marketplace for artwork. It enables users to publish, sell, comment on, promote, and purchase art, fostering a vibrant community for creators and art enthusiasts alike. Pundit has also developed a range of consumer and social applications, which facilitate the discovery and sharing of digital stickers in both 2D and augmented reality formats. The company has partnered with notable global intellectual property owners and brands, including Disney and Paramount Pictures, to launch successful marketing campaigns and innovative products. Pundit’s applications have garnered significant user engagement, amassing over 1 million users across platforms. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in prominent startup competitions and earning accolades such as "Coolest College Startup" by Inc. and recognition at TechCrunch Disrupt.
MusiQuest
Convertible Note in 2015
MusiQuest develops an educational music application that inspires users, particularly children, to discover and cultivate their musical passion. The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum, teaching essential music concepts through creative, interactive units, while also integrating elements of literacy, math, history, and science.
MusiQuest
Seed Round in 2015
MusiQuest develops an educational music application that inspires users, particularly children, to discover and cultivate their musical passion. The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum, teaching essential music concepts through creative, interactive units, while also integrating elements of literacy, math, history, and science.
StatMuse
Seed Round in 2015
StatMuse Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for analyzing sports statistics through artificial intelligence. The platform enables users to search for player statistics and engage with sports data using natural language, making it accessible and user-friendly for sports fans. By combining AI with dynamic animation and augmented reality, StatMuse offers an interactive storytelling experience featuring digital personas of prominent athletes. This innovative approach allows users to not only keep up with the latest scores and statistics but also to interact with their favorite players through a mobile application. StatMuse has established itself as a leader in conversational AI for sports, enhancing the way enthusiasts engage with sports information.
Rad is an innovative online entertainment platform that specializes in streaming services. It offers an app suite called Rad NFTV, which provides users access to Live TV, Premium Video, and Live Events, all accessible through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In addition to its core offerings, Rad is associated with Littlstar, a global network focused on virtual reality, 360-degree video, and immersive experiences. This combination positions Rad as a unique player in the entertainment industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance viewer engagement and expand its content offerings.
FantasyHub
Pre Seed Round in 2015
FantasyHub is a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform that offers players the opportunity to win money, while also supporting great causes. On average, 5% of fantasy game winnings go to support the winner’s charity of choice, with the rest split between FantasyHub and the winners.
The company's charitable mission allows them to partner with some of the biggest names in sports to fuel our user acquisition. It has worked with over 30 Pro-Athletes who run games on FantasyHub to raise support for their foundations. Their athletes include Kurt Warner, Jalen Rose, Bo Jackson, and Albert Pu-jols. Combining their athlete games with traditional acquisition strategies, they are able to acquire users for $6; the industry averages $68.
Its sponsored games with athletes deliver 100% of the net proceeds to charity. Instead of cash prizes in those games, fans win priceless experiences from athletes, including, meet-and-greets at games and autographed gear.
UniqueSound
Convertible Note in 2015
UniqueSound is a Paris-based company founded in 2014 that operates the largest platform for sound creatives, including composers and sound designers, to showcase their work and connect with clients. Through its online platform, sound professionals can create portfolios to display their talents and secure direct hiring opportunities from various clients, such as global brands, advertising agencies, and production companies. UniqueSound has built a worldwide network of sound creatives, facilitating collaborations and enabling clients to find suitable professionals for their projects. The company aims to create an engaging environment for both composers and clients, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of musical talent in the industry.
TYFFON
Convertible Note in 2014
TYFFON is a Tokyo-based developer of immersive mixed reality, virtual reality, and augmented reality entertainment content. The company creates mobile apps such as ZombieBooth and related image transformation tools, and has expanded to immersive experiences that blend 3D animation with social interaction. TYFFON operates Free Roam location-based virtual reality venues under the TYFFONIUM brand, offering guests multi-sensory, hyper-real environments that can be explored freely. Founded in 2011, TYFFON has pursued strategic partnerships and international expansion, including participation in Disney’s accelerator program in 2014 and a collaboration with Disney, as well as opening TYFFONIUM stores in Japan with plans for overseas locations. The company focuses on delivering magical reality experiences across its mobile apps and location-based venues by combining VR and AR technologies with imaginative content.
Rival Theory
Convertible Note in 2014
Rival Theory Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializing in the development of interactive characters for the entertainment industry. Established in 2011, the company utilizes its RAIN AI engine, which has been adopted by over 100,000 studios and developers globally, to create advanced interactive characters that can represent both real and fictional personas. Rival Theory's technology extends to its Sentio platform, which integrates human performance capture with AI-driven personality and decision-making capabilities, enabling the creation of virtual humans that can engage naturally in immersive environments, including virtual reality. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of users, including students, hobbyists, professional studios, and government entities, applying AI-enabled characters across various applications such as advertising, video games, simulations, film, and media.
Hullabalu
Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
Concert Window
Convertible Note in 2014
Concert Window, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live streaming of concerts, allowing users to experience performances in real time on various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company provides musicians with flexible monetization options, enabling them to offer tickets for live streams at fixed prices, pay-what-you-want models, or for free. This approach not only allows artists to generate revenue from their performances but also helps them connect with new audiences. Concert Window aims to enhance the live music experience by making it more accessible to fans around the world.
Eventable
Seed Round in 2013
Eventable, Inc., based in Berkeley, California, is a provider of calendar marketing solutions for brands and marketers. Founded in 2012, the company's platform enables businesses to reach their audience through native calendars such as Outlook, Google, and iOS by integrating personalized notifications, audience segmentation, and analytics tools like SmartEvents™. Eventable's services help drive engagement and customer retention by leveraging the calendar as a marketing channel. The company serves various sectors including B2B, retail, entertainment, services, education, and nonprofit.
Jukely
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Jukely Inc. is a music information service based in Brooklyn, New York, that provides members with access to a variety of concerts, parties, and DJ sets each month. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes a platform that analyzes users' music preferences and social connections to facilitate connections with friends and enhance their concert-going experience. Jukely's services are accessible through its website, mobile application, and social media platforms, allowing users to easily discover and share events. By leveraging data on music taste and social interactions, Jukely aims to increase attendance at live events, benefiting both concert promoters and music enthusiasts.
Storytime Studios
Seed Round in 2013
Storytime Studios, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing an animated messaging application designed for smartphones and tablets. The company's flagship product, the SKIT! app, enables users to create animated shorts, including memes and remixes, using their own photographs alongside a variety of ready-to-use backgrounds, props, and stickers. The app features several tools such as StoryStarter, which helps users generate ideas for their skits; SKIT! Outfits, which allows users to dress up their friends; SKIT! Text, for adding custom phrases; and SKIT! Gallery, which facilitates photo importing and image searching. This user-friendly platform encourages creativity and collaboration, making it an ideal choice for both children and adults to share animated video messages within the community. Users can easily share their creations via social media or through direct messaging, offering a fun and engaging way to tell stories and express themselves.
SyncOnSet Technologies
Seed Round in 2012
SyncOnSet Technologies is an entertainment technology company focused on digitizing physical production and managing creative content for television and film. The company offers an Emmy-winning software platform that provides essential management tools for production teams, facilitating efficient workflows during physical production. Its services include script breakdowns, budgeting, expense tracking, continuity photo management, and inventory and asset management. By streamlining these processes, SyncOnSet enables production crews to enhance communication and optimize their workflows, allowing them to dedicate more time to their creative tasks.
Explorence
Seed Round in 2012
The Explorence platform lies at the intersection of Nintedo’s Wii, Foursquare and Legos. Our technology recruits phone sensors to immerse players in outdoor video games. Bike rides turn into Mario Kart and city walks become The Amazing Race. Players create their own experiences and compete against friends asynchronously. Explorence augments the experience with music, checkpoints, rewards and fail conditions to immerse the user in the outdoor video game.
United Market is a global platform designed for music creatives and executives, facilitating collaboration and discovery in the music industry. The platform enhances efficiency through real-time collaboration and networking features, allowing music producers to connect and engage with a wider audience. It ensures the security of users' audio files during transactions, providing a safe environment for collaboration. By enabling artists to combine their audiences across various platforms, United Market aims to increase user engagement and opportunities in the music landscape.