Hullabalu
Seed Round in 2015
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.
Hodinkee
Seed Round in 2014
Hodinkee is a New York-based company established in 2008, operating an online magazine dedicated to reviewing, critiquing, and reporting on watches. It also runs pop-up shops and an e-boutique for selling vintage watches, straps, menswear accessories like watch pockets and travel rolls, and luxury goods such as wristwatches, knit ties, pocket squares, and travel pouches. Hodinkee's platform offers a trusted retail outlet, HODINKEE Shop, alongside industry news, creative storytelling, a podcast, and a bi-annual publication, aiming to provide an approachable, authentic, and honest experience for luxury product enthusiasts.
Paperless Post
Series C in 2014
Paperless Post is an online platform that facilitates meaningful gatherings by providing design-driven digital invitations and event management tools for both consumers and professionals. Established in 2009, the company has successfully connected millions of people during significant life events, with over 70 million users engaged in the past year alone. Paperless Post allows individuals to create, send, and manage invitations efficiently, enhancing the experience of organizing events. Recently, the introduction of their new product, Flyer, aims to expand their offerings, incorporating versatile design options and improved functionality to attract an even broader audience for everyday gatherings.
Hullabalu
Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.
Medium is a San Francisco-based publishing platform founded in 2012 by Evan Williams. It enables users to read, write, and engage with insightful stories and ideas on a wide range of topics. The platform offers simple creation tools for writers, combined with a larger distribution network, allowing both amateur and professional writers to build audiences and foster meaningful conversations. Readers can personalize their content feed by following people and topics they're interested in, and engage with posts through highlights, recommendations, or responses. Medium combines the power of social networking with high-quality storytelling, creating a community-driven environment where diverse perspectives and ideas thrive.
Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine. Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.
SnapGuide
Series A in 2013
Snapguide is a platform that allows users to share and view step-by-step how-to guides on a wide range of topics, including cooking, crafting, and DIY projects. Founded by Daniel Raffel and Steve Krulewitz, Snapguide offers both an iOS application and a web service that facilitates the sharing of instructional content. Users can create their own guides, showcasing their skills and interests, and share these creations with friends on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. The service fosters a community where individuals can discuss various topics and exchange knowledge, making it a valuable resource for those looking to learn or teach new skills.
Hullabalu
Seed Round in 2013
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company focused on creating engaging stories for children that promote strong values and positive character development. Drawing inspiration from fantastical worlds and classic tales, Hullabalu develops original story series featuring a cast of characters, vibrant illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Their approach aims to provide children with enjoyable narratives that not only entertain but also instill meaningful lessons and values.
Sift Limited, established in 1996, is a digital media solutions provider headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and the United States. The company offers online business consultancy and services to various organizations, including member bodies, not-for-profits, publishers, and corporates. Sift's portfolio comprises nine online business communities, such as AccountingWEB and BusinessCloud9, and it organizes related face-to-face business events. Additionally, Sift provides PracticeWEB, a SaaS platform for UK accounting firms, and SiftGroups, which offers hosted online community solutions to publishers, corporates, and public sector bodies. Since 2011, Sift has expanded its services to include digital trust and safety solutions, helping over 34,000 sites and apps prevent fraud and build customer trust.
NewHive
Seed Round in 2013
NewHive is an online platform that serves as a DIY self-publishing tool, enabling users to express their creativity through customizable pages. The platform is designed for individuals to create and share their artistic expressions, fostering a community where users can showcase their work. By providing a user-friendly interface, NewHive encourages creative exploration and engagement, making it accessible for a wide range of users interested in developing their personal and artistic identities.
Svbtle is an online platform that merges elements of traditional publishing with the advantages of the internet, aimed at facilitating idea discovery and sharing. Founded in 2012 and based in the United States, Svbtle emphasizes the importance of people, writing, and ideas, prioritizing these over other aspects of blogging. The platform is designed to assist writers in articulating their thoughts more effectively, providing services such as copyediting and fact-checking at no cost to its members. By focusing on enhancing the reading and writing experience, Svbtle enables users to collect, develop, and disseminate their ideas to a broader audience, ultimately fostering a community of improved writers.
Wedgies
Seed Round in 2012
Wedgies, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based company that specializes in providing interactive polling services across various digital platforms. Founded in April 2012, the company enables clients to create and customize surveys on social media networks like Facebook and Twitter, as well as on websites and blogs. Their platform is designed to facilitate real-time data collection and engagement through easily shareable survey questions, which users can access on multiple devices, including tablets, mobile phones, and desktops. Additionally, Wedgies offers API access and analytics features, allowing clients to effectively analyze responses and enhance their polling strategies.
Ozy Media, Inc. is a media and entertainment company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2012. The organization focuses on delivering diverse news and information through various platforms, including a daily news site, video streaming, podcasts, and events. Ozy Media aims to engage a curious audience by presenting narratives that challenge conventional perspectives and highlight emerging trends and innovative ideas. Its programming includes a range of shows designed to cater to different interests, such as the Presidential Daily Brief, Rising Stars, and Provocateurs. With a mission to broaden horizons, Ozy Media reaches an audience of approximately 50 million, offering content that ignites ideas and encourages exploration of the new and the next.
Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine. Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.
NewHive
Seed Round in 2012
NewHive is an online platform that serves as a DIY self-publishing tool, enabling users to express their creativity through customizable pages. The platform is designed for individuals to create and share their artistic expressions, fostering a community where users can showcase their work. By providing a user-friendly interface, NewHive encourages creative exploration and engagement, making it accessible for a wide range of users interested in developing their personal and artistic identities.
Open Air Publishing
Angel Round in 2012
Open Air Publishing Inc. is a digital book publisher based in New York City, specializing in how-to e-books designed for touchscreen devices such as the iPad and iPhone. Founded in 2011, the company offers a unique reading experience that integrates touch, sight, and sound, allowing readers to master new skills through premium multimedia elements. Its growing library includes titles like "The Better Bacon Book," "Master Your DSLR Camera," "Holiday Recipe and Survival Guide," and "Speakeasy Cocktails," all crafted in collaboration with experts in their respective fields. Open Air Publishing aims to enhance traditional reading by providing a comprehensive, interactive learning experience.
Paperless Post
Series A in 2012
Paperless Post is an online platform that facilitates meaningful gatherings by providing design-driven digital invitations and event management tools for both consumers and professionals. Established in 2009, the company has successfully connected millions of people during significant life events, with over 70 million users engaged in the past year alone. Paperless Post allows individuals to create, send, and manage invitations efficiently, enhancing the experience of organizing events. Recently, the introduction of their new product, Flyer, aims to expand their offerings, incorporating versatile design options and improved functionality to attract an even broader audience for everyday gatherings.
Hyperink
Venture Round in 2011
Hyperink, Inc. is a self-publishing platform based in San Francisco, California, that enables individuals to publish eBooks across various categories, including biographies, self-help, technology, and more. Founded in 2010, the company offers services such as cover design, layout, and customer support to streamline the publishing process for users. Hyperink's platform allows writers and bloggers to curate and compile their existing content into cohesive books, transforming blogs and articles into published works. The company distributes its eBooks through its own website as well as other online retailers, aiming to democratize the publishing process and empower individuals to share their knowledge and stories with a wider audience.
Sift Limited, established in 1996, is a digital media solutions provider headquartered in Bristol, UK, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and the United States. The company offers online business consultancy and services to various organizations, including member bodies, not-for-profits, publishers, and corporates. Sift's portfolio comprises nine online business communities, such as AccountingWEB and BusinessCloud9, and it organizes related face-to-face business events. Additionally, Sift provides PracticeWEB, a SaaS platform for UK accounting firms, and SiftGroups, which offers hosted online community solutions to publishers, corporates, and public sector bodies. Since 2011, Sift has expanded its services to include digital trust and safety solutions, helping over 34,000 sites and apps prevent fraud and build customer trust.
Visual Revenue
Seed Round in 2011
Founded in 2010, Visual Revenue, Inc. develops a real-time predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing editorial decision-making in data-driven newsrooms. This platform supports human editors by providing tools that improve their judgment and decision-making capabilities without replacing them. By offering real-time recommendations and measurements of social media success, Visual Revenue enables media organizations to better manage content and increase audience engagement across their digital platforms. Each feature is tailored to simplify the complexities of content management while preserving the unique editorial voice of publishers. In 2013, the company was acquired by Outbrain.
SnapGuide
Seed Round in 2011
Snapguide is a platform that allows users to share and view step-by-step how-to guides on a wide range of topics, including cooking, crafting, and DIY projects. Founded by Daniel Raffel and Steve Krulewitz, Snapguide offers both an iOS application and a web service that facilitates the sharing of instructional content. Users can create their own guides, showcasing their skills and interests, and share these creations with friends on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. The service fosters a community where individuals can discuss various topics and exchange knowledge, making it a valuable resource for those looking to learn or teach new skills.
OnSwipe
Venture Round in 2011
OnSwipe is a platform designed to enhance the presentation of content and advertising for publishers on touch-enabled devices through web browsers. By enabling media companies to deliver a magazine-like experience, OnSwipe allows their content to appear and function similarly to native applications, catering to the increasing prevalence of tablet usage. The platform simplifies the process of publishing across various touch devices, addressing the evolving needs of the media industry.
Videopixie
Seed Round in 2011
Videopixie operates an online marketplace that connects users with video professionals, facilitating the creation of a variety of video content, including promotional videos and trailers. The platform caters to diverse needs, allowing retailers to produce weekly product videos and game developers to create trailers featuring in-game footage for national television. Additionally, newly-weds can utilize Videopixie to transform extensive wedding footage into concise, memorable highlights. By offering access to skilled video creators at various price points, Videopixie enables users to find suitable services that accommodate any budget.
OnSwipe
Seed Round in 2011
OnSwipe is a platform designed to enhance the presentation of content and advertising for publishers on touch-enabled devices through web browsers. By enabling media companies to deliver a magazine-like experience, OnSwipe allows their content to appear and function similarly to native applications, catering to the increasing prevalence of tablet usage. The platform simplifies the process of publishing across various touch devices, addressing the evolving needs of the media industry.
Vox Media
Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Chartbeat
Series A in 2010
Chartbeat Inc. is a content intelligence platform headquartered in New York, founded in 2009. The company provides software tools tailored for publishers to enhance audience engagement through real-time and historical analytics across desktop, social, and mobile platforms. Chartbeat's offerings include a suite of audience-building tools that focus on actual user behavior, allowing digital publishers to understand which aspects of their content captivate and retain viewers. Its services enable clients to monitor visitor traffic, referral sources, and content performance minute-by-minute, while also providing alerts for website performance issues. By delivering critical insights and optimization tools, Chartbeat helps media organizations increase audience growth, boost subscriber revenue, and improve editorial workflows.
Open Places
Seed Round in 2010
Open Places is a company that creates an open network of publication-quality information about various locations, aiming to promote neighborhoods, towns, and regions through the contributions of writers and photographers globally. It develops social content platforms for iOS and Android, harnessing the passion of travelers and locals while integrating mobile actions with social media platforms. The company also offers the Trazzler application, which helps users discover nearby places and engage with editors to highlight locations of interest. Open Places provides opportunities for writers and photographers to receive assignments, collaborate with editorial teams, and build their professional portfolios. The organization serves a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits, public radio stations, parks, schools, tourism bureaus, and other approved entities. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Open Places was previously known as Trazzler, Inc.
Vook, formerly known as Pronoun, is a publishing company offering digital and print book creation, distribution, cover design, and copy editing services. They leverage technology and data to assist authors in publishing swiftly, marketing effectively, and retaining creative and financial autonomy over their works.
Attributor
Series A in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services aimed at the publishing industry. It offers the Digimarc Guardian solution, which identifies and verifies instances of copyright infringement across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. When unauthorized use is detected, Guardian notifies the hosting site and provides options for compliance, such as transitioning to authorized content, submitting a licensing request, or issuing a DMCA takedown notice. Additionally, Attributor provides an analytics platform that helps publishers understand how and where their digital content is consumed, enabling them to enforce authorized use, analyze market demand, and monetize their digital assets effectively.
Associated Content
Series A in 2006
Associated Content was an open content platform that allowed individuals to publish user-created content across various formats, including text, video, audio, and images. The platform facilitated participation in the content economy by connecting content producers with consumers, partners, and advertisers. Users could easily discover content organized into broad categories such as education, automotive, and technology, or visit individual content producers' pages. With millions of monthly views, Associated Content became a significant player in the online publishing landscape before being acquired by Yahoo in 2010.