Threshold Ventures

Threshold Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It pursues a high-conviction, early-stage investment strategy and partners with entrepreneurs to build technology-driven companies in consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors. The firm provides venture and growth capital to technology companies and has historical ties to the broader Draper Fisher Jurvetson network. Threshold focuses on supporting early-stage ventures across software, consumer, and healthcare technologies, and seeks to back innovative teams aiming to reach market leadership.

Mark Bailey

Co-Founder and Partner

William (Bill) Bryant

General Partner

Chirag Chotalia

Partner

Rob Ciechowski

Associate

Katie Evans

Associate

Past deals in Digital Media

Polarr

Series A in 2019
Polarr, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing and operating photo-editing software, both online and offline. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Polarr combines artificial intelligence with photography and video to create tools that empower developers and users alike. The company provides a robust platform that includes an in-browser photo editor capable of handling raw image files, making photo editing accessible and efficient across major platforms and operating systems. Polarr's innovative approach aims to inspire creativity by offering resources that facilitate the creation of visually appealing content at scale.

Livongo

Series E in 2018
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

Livongo

Series D in 2017
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

Giphy

Series D in 2016
Giphy, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the search, sharing, and discovery of animated graphics interchange formats (GIFs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company offers a comprehensive database of GIFs across various categories including emotions, food, animals, and pop culture. It enables users to easily browse and share these animated graphics through social media channels. Giphy also supports creative input by allowing users to upload their own GIFs and collaborates with brands to produce original content. The platform aims to evolve beyond its search engine roots into a vibrant community for GIF artists and enthusiasts, focusing on fostering creativity and engagement within the digital visual communication space. As of mid-2020, Giphy operates as a subsidiary of Instagram, which enhances its integration within social media ecosystems.

Livongo

Series C in 2016
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

Mindshow

Series A in 2016
Mindshow is a virtual production platform that revolutionizes the animation creation process by simplifying complex pipeline steps into a real-time experience. The company offers an enterprise software solution that allows entertainment brands to produce studio-quality animation quickly, significantly reducing production time while preserving creative control. Its unified platform includes advanced voice technology, virtual studio cameras, motion capture, and asset management tools, which have been instrumental for major clients like Mattel, ESPN, Netflix, and Pepsi. Mindshow operates a three-dimensional animation studio that enables users to create animated movies in virtual reality, bringing characters to life through voice and body movements while allowing for action recordings from multiple angles. Based in Los Angeles, Mindshow comprises a team of over 40 experts from various fields, including technology, gaming, VFX, and media, dedicated to empowering entertainment brands with innovative technology that enhances storytelling efficiency.

RevX

Venture Round in 2015
RevX is a technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in mobile advertising solutions that assist marketers in acquiring, engaging, and retaining application users. The company offers a suite of products, including a Dynamic Product Ads engine that creates personalized advertisements based on user behavior, and an Optimization Engine that leverages predictive analytics to meet specific advertising goals. Additionally, RevX provides a Self-Serve Interface for marketers to manage their campaigns, alongside rich analytics and real-time product recommendations tailored to user preferences. By focusing on programmatic media buying and data-driven strategies, RevX supports app businesses in enhancing user engagement and accelerating revenue growth. The company is recognized for its innovative technology and data science capabilities, making it a valuable partner for app marketers in both established and emerging mobile markets. RevX is a subsidiary of Affle International Pte Ltd and operates through twelve offices worldwide.

Livongo

Series B in 2015
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company that specializes in providing an integrated suite of solutions for individuals managing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Livongo utilizes real-time data capture and analytics to promote health behavior change through its platform, which includes cellular-connected devices, supplies, coaching, and insights driven by data science. Its product offerings encompass Livongo for diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes and weight management, and behavioral health through its myStrength platform. The company serves a diverse client base, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, primarily within the United States. Livongo aims to enhance the experience of individuals with chronic conditions by providing timely, personalized support and information, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, Inc.

PubMatic

Venture Round in 2014
PubMatic provides a cloud-based platform enabling real-time programmatic advertising transactions globally. Its solutions include PubMatic Cloud, openwrap (header bidding), SDK for in-app header bidding, media buyer console, RTB technologies, digital ad inventory, and audience data transaction tools. Supporting various ad formats across devices, PubMatic processes nearly one trillion ad impressions monthly. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices and data centers, it facilitates meaningful connections between consumers, content, and brands.

Flurry

Series D in 2013
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that assists businesses in understanding and monetizing user interactions with their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which tracks consumer behavior across over 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience engagement and retention. The platform also features AppSpot for ad serving, AppCircle for audience building, Flurry Personas for targeted marketing, and Flurry Marketplace for streamlined access to advertisers. With more than 125,000 companies utilizing its services, Flurry handles over 1 billion end-user sessions monthly across various devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Flurry is a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. as of 2014.

Newsle

Series A in 2013
Newsle is a web application founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California. It specializes in aggregating news related to users' social connections, such as Facebook friends, LinkedIn contacts, and notable public figures. The platform employs a news discovery engine that allows users to track and receive updates on publicly available news articles concerning individuals in their social networks. By focusing solely on indexed public content, Newsle provides a tailored news experience that helps users stay informed about the activities and achievements of people they are connected with.

Komli Media

Private Equity Round in 2013
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

Concept.io

Series A in 2013
Concept.io, founded by seasoned entrepreneurs, develops Swell Radio, a personalized audio news streaming app for iOS users. It curates content based on user preferences and habits, aiming to connect individuals with informative ideas efficiently, thereby enhancing productivity during downtime. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms.

SugarSync

Venture Round in 2013
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Virool

Seed Round in 2013
Virool, Inc. is a video advertising platform that specializes in native video advertising for brand marketers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, St. Petersburg, Toronto, and Los Angeles, Virool allows brands to host videos, design campaigns, target specific audiences, and analyze results online. The platform serves both advertisers and publishers, offering a supply-side solution for publishers to optimize revenue and a programmatic distribution system for advertisers to enhance brand impact. Virool's technology empowers clients to engage audiences effectively through mobile devices and social media, utilizing programmatic strategies to ensure that video content reaches the right viewers at the right time. Over its history, Virool has facilitated video promotion for over 30,000 global advertisers, including major brands such as Coca-Cola and Disney, and has partnered with more than 100,000 online and mobile publisher properties.

Flurry

Series D in 2012
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that assists businesses in understanding and monetizing user interactions with their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which tracks consumer behavior across over 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience engagement and retention. The platform also features AppSpot for ad serving, AppCircle for audience building, Flurry Personas for targeted marketing, and Flurry Marketplace for streamlined access to advertisers. With more than 125,000 companies utilizing its services, Flurry handles over 1 billion end-user sessions monthly across various devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Flurry is a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. as of 2014.

Canvera Digital Technologies

Series B in 2012
Canvera Digital Technologies Private Limited is an online photography company based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2007. It specializes in providing mass-customized printed products such as photobooks, prints, and calendars for a variety of occasions, including weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates lead generation, web hosting, and online collaboration solutions, catering to professional photographers and their clients. Additionally, Canvera provides design and printing services through its Canvera Pro Designer software, which allows users to create and order customized products efficiently. As of 2019, Canvera operates as a subsidiary of Printo Document Services Pvt. Ltd.

Komli Media

Series D in 2012
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

PubMatic

Series D in 2012
PubMatic provides a cloud-based platform enabling real-time programmatic advertising transactions globally. Its solutions include PubMatic Cloud, openwrap (header bidding), SDK for in-app header bidding, media buyer console, RTB technologies, digital ad inventory, and audience data transaction tools. Supporting various ad formats across devices, PubMatic processes nearly one trillion ad impressions monthly. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices and data centers, it facilitates meaningful connections between consumers, content, and brands.

GameSalad

Series A in 2012
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.

SugarSync

Series D in 2012
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Strike New Media Limited

Venture Round in 2012
Strike New Media Limited engages in providing online advertising services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Banyan Branch

Series A in 2011
Banyan Branch is a specialized agency focused on social media marketing. It assists businesses across various sectors such as tech, consumer services, retail, and pharma by developing comprehensive strategies that align with clients' objectives. The company offers end-to-end marketing services, encompassing strategy, creative content, execution, and analytics to enhance productivity through effective social media utilization.

Tumblr

Series E in 2011
Tumblr is an online publishing platform designed to enable users to connect, express themselves, and discover content. It allows individuals to share a variety of media, including text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from various devices such as browsers, phones, desktops, or via email. This functionality facilitates the creation of short-form blogs, making it easy for users to post and engage with multimedia content.

Baike.com

Venture Round in 2011
Beijing Hudong Baike Internet Technology Co., Ltd., formerly known as Interactive Online (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., operates Baike.com, a prominent Chinese online encyclopedia. Founded in 2005 by Doctor Pan Haidong and based in Beijing, Baike.com serves as a collaborative platform where users contribute to a vast database of knowledge. As of January 2013, the site hosted over eight million entries across 50,000 categories, encompassing approximately 6.8 billion words and 7.21 million images. The website, initially called HDWiki, is designed to facilitate the sharing of information among millions of internet users, making it a significant resource in the realm of online encyclopedias in China.

Thumb

Series A in 2011
Thumb is a platform designed to facilitate self-expression and foster connections among users. Through its mobile application available on iOS and Android, as well as its website, Thumb allows individuals to share their opinions and preferences by 'thumbing' various topics. This feature encourages engagement and generates instant feedback from friends, family, and a broader community, enabling users to discover like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships based on shared interests. Thumb's focus on creating a purpose-driven community makes it a unique tool for personal expression and social interaction.

GameSalad

Series A in 2011
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.

Thumb

Angel Round in 2011
Thumb is a platform designed to facilitate self-expression and foster connections among users. Through its mobile application available on iOS and Android, as well as its website, Thumb allows individuals to share their opinions and preferences by 'thumbing' various topics. This feature encourages engagement and generates instant feedback from friends, family, and a broader community, enabling users to discover like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships based on shared interests. Thumb's focus on creating a purpose-driven community makes it a unique tool for personal expression and social interaction.

Flurry

Series C in 2010
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that assists businesses in understanding and monetizing user interactions with their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which tracks consumer behavior across over 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience engagement and retention. The platform also features AppSpot for ad serving, AppCircle for audience building, Flurry Personas for targeted marketing, and Flurry Marketplace for streamlined access to advertisers. With more than 125,000 companies utilizing its services, Flurry handles over 1 billion end-user sessions monthly across various devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Flurry is a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. as of 2014.

LiveMedia

Venture Round in 2010
LiveMedia Pvt Ltd. operates a Captive Audience Network in India, featuring a substantial installation of LCD screens in various environments where people with identifiable demographics gather. Since its incorporation in 2006 and based in New Delhi, the company has strategically positioned its screens in locations such as restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, lounges, corporate cafeterias, BPOs, gyms, salons, educational institutions, and hospitals. The content displayed on these screens focuses on entertainment and information, effectively engaging the audience while offering advertisers a targeted platform to reach potential customers. With a network encompassing over 2,900 locations and 6,000 screens across 80 cities and towns, LiveMedia addresses more than 60 million footfalls each month, making it one of the largest networks of its kind in India.

Canvera Digital Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Canvera Digital Technologies Private Limited is an online photography company based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2007. It specializes in providing mass-customized printed products such as photobooks, prints, and calendars for a variety of occasions, including weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates lead generation, web hosting, and online collaboration solutions, catering to professional photographers and their clients. Additionally, Canvera provides design and printing services through its Canvera Pro Designer software, which allows users to create and order customized products efficiently. As of 2019, Canvera operates as a subsidiary of Printo Document Services Pvt. Ltd.

GameSalad

Series A in 2010
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.

Komli Media

Series B in 2010
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

PubMatic

Series C in 2010
PubMatic provides a cloud-based platform enabling real-time programmatic advertising transactions globally. Its solutions include PubMatic Cloud, openwrap (header bidding), SDK for in-app header bidding, media buyer console, RTB technologies, digital ad inventory, and audience data transaction tools. Supporting various ad formats across devices, PubMatic processes nearly one trillion ad impressions monthly. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices and data centers, it facilitates meaningful connections between consumers, content, and brands.

EveryScape

Series C in 2010
EveryScape operates an online platform that generates, produces, and distributes panoramic content of global locations, including streetscapes, buildings, and interiors. The company offers tools such as Reality Editor for creating 3D models from panoramic photographs, ScapeStudio for advertising creation, UScape.it for user-generated 360° panoramas sharing, and ScapeFolio for property exploration using iPad's touchscreen interface. Additionally, EveryScape EATS! is an iPhone application showcasing visual dining guides in major U.S. cities and Beijing. Founded in 2002 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, the company enables businesses to create photo-realistic, navigable 3D interpretations of real-world locations integrated with Google Maps.

Flurry

Series B in 2010
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that assists businesses in understanding and monetizing user interactions with their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which tracks consumer behavior across over 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience engagement and retention. The platform also features AppSpot for ad serving, AppCircle for audience building, Flurry Personas for targeted marketing, and Flurry Marketplace for streamlined access to advertisers. With more than 125,000 companies utilizing its services, Flurry handles over 1 billion end-user sessions monthly across various devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Flurry is a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. as of 2014.

Mobim

Series A in 2009
Mobim Technologies Co. specializes in mobile multimedia technology, providing production and application services for mobile producers and users. The company has developed the imichat mobile, a pioneering product that enables video chat functionality over 2.5G wireless networks, allowing users to connect visually without incurring roaming fees. Mobim enhances user experience with improved transmission stability and anti-jamming technologies, facilitating seamless multimedia interactions. In addition to imichat mobile, the company is expanding its product line to include long-distance video surveillance and digital home theater systems. Based in Shanghai, China, Mobim operates a technology research center in Silicon Valley and has research and development facilities in Beijing and Shanghai, supporting its international sales networks.

Vizu Corporation

Venture Round in 2009
Vizu Corporation operates an enterprise technology platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of brand advertising in the digital media landscape. The platform enables advertisers and their partners to collaborate on optimizing Brand Lift metrics, guiding target audiences from initial awareness to intent and preference. Vizu's Brand Advertising Effectiveness platform facilitates real-time measurement and optimization throughout the advertising lifecycle, encompassing audience profiling and campaign assessment. By applying metrics traditionally used in offline advertising to the online environment, Vizu supports advertisers in making informed decisions that drive brand-building efforts. The platform can be utilized independently or in conjunction with other solutions to maximize advertising impact.

Radar Networks

Debt Financing in 2009
Radar Networks is a company that develops semantic web applications, most notably through its product, Twine. Twine serves as a semi-intelligent online bookmarking service designed to help users collect, share, and discover a wide array of online content, including articles, videos, photos, and products. The application employs an auto-tagging engine that organizes information automatically, enabling users to track their interests and engage with related communities. With a focus on enhancing user experience through intelligent information management, Twine represents a significant advancement in personal web assistance. The company is backed by notable investors, including Leapfrog Ventures and Vulcan Capital.

TargetCast Networks

Series B in 2009
TargetCast Networks is a digital advertising company that specializes in reaching away-from-home television viewers in public venues, such as restaurants and entertainment locations. The company utilizes its patented TargetCaster device to establish an IPTV public space network that merges the broad appeal of television with the precision and adaptability of internet advertising. This allows venue operators to create and display customized promotional messages directly on television screens, effectively promoting featured products and introducing new offerings tailored to their specific audiences. Through this innovative approach, TargetCast Networks enhances the advertising experience for both advertisers and venue operators, facilitating targeted marketing in high-traffic environments.

Mtime

Series C in 2009
Mtime is a prominent film portal and promotion company based in China, founded in 2004. It operates an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of information about Chinese films and television series, including trailers, posters, reviews, and detailed film credits. Mtime facilitates online ticket sales for movies and also designs and sells film-themed merchandise. Additionally, it offers entertainment news and operates a mobile application along with in-theater kiosks for ticket purchases. The platform emphasizes the importance of intellectual property rights and does not currently provide streaming or downloading services for films. Mtime aims to collaborate with copyright owners to offer high-quality, legal viewing options in the future. The company is a subsidiary of Wanda Cinema Line Co., Ltd.

Fotomoto

Series A in 2009
Fotomoto is an e-commerce platform tailored for photographers and website owners with extensive photo inventories. It enables users to monetize their photos by selling them professionally through their own websites. Fotomoto handles all aspects of sales, from order processing and payment collection to product creation (prints, cards, books, etc.) and shipping, allowing photographers to focus solely on their craft. The company was acquired by liveBooks in 2012.

Brightkite

Venture Round in 2009
Brightkite is a digital media company that operates a real-time social discovery network, enabling users to connect with people nearby and keep up with friends while exploring new places. With a user base of approximately one million people weekly, Brightkite offers its services for free to anyone with a mobile phone or web browser, facilitating real-world interactions regardless of location. The company is headquartered in Burlingame, California, and serves as a platform for users to enhance their social experiences through location-based networking.

Yardbarker

Venture Round in 2009
Yardbarker Media is a leading sports and entertainment media platform in the United States, attracting over 12 million user sessions monthly. Established in 2006, it offers a comprehensive online publishing platform that features articles, news, and information pertinent to sports. Yardbarker provides a space for sports fans, bloggers, and professional athletes to read, discuss, and engage with a variety of sports content, including articles, photos, and videos. The company also operates an online store that sells clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, alongside gift cards. Additionally, Yardbarker curates and sends out popular email newsletters, such as 'The Morning Bark' and 'Quiz of the Day,' to more than 370,000 daily subscribers, further enhancing its reach and engagement within the sports community.

Ripple TV

Series D in 2009
Ripple TV operates a national network of digital advertising screens targeting the areas of extended leisure time for people on-the-go. Ripple TV’s national network consists of thousands of screens located in places such as coffee shops, bookstores, and other high-traffic specialty retail locations for people who like to hang out and happen to have some attention to spare. Ripple TV was launched in 2006 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

PubMatic

Series B in 2009
PubMatic provides a cloud-based platform enabling real-time programmatic advertising transactions globally. Its solutions include PubMatic Cloud, openwrap (header bidding), SDK for in-app header bidding, media buyer console, RTB technologies, digital ad inventory, and audience data transaction tools. Supporting various ad formats across devices, PubMatic processes nearly one trillion ad impressions monthly. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices and data centers, it facilitates meaningful connections between consumers, content, and brands.

AdMob

Series C in 2009
AdMob is a mobile advertising network that enables app developers to monetize and promote their mobile and tablet apps through ads. It offers discovery, branding, and monetization solutions for the mobile Web, including support for mobile sites, a Mobile Analytics solution that provides traffic and usage insights to inform decisions, and a Mobile Metrics Report that tracks trends in the mobile ecosystem.

SugarSync

Series C in 2009
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Stiki Digital

Series A in 2008
Stiki Digital enables companies to offer digital content as promotional gifts and point of sales rewards.

Fotomoto

Seed Round in 2008
Fotomoto is an e-commerce platform tailored for photographers and website owners with extensive photo inventories. It enables users to monetize their photos by selling them professionally through their own websites. Fotomoto handles all aspects of sales, from order processing and payment collection to product creation (prints, cards, books, etc.) and shipping, allowing photographers to focus solely on their craft. The company was acquired by liveBooks in 2012.

StreamOcean

Series A in 2008
StreamOcean Inc. is a software development company specializing in content delivery solutions for service providers in Asia and the United States. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Beijing, with additional sales and marketing offices in California, StreamOcean offers a range of video streaming products tailored to various content delivery formats, including video-on-demand, live broadcasts, and IPTV. Its product lineup features SOVDN-YES, a plug-and-play server appliance designed for small and medium-sized video service providers, and SOVDN-Mars, aimed at larger providers. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes video service providers, content aggregators, Internet TV manufacturers, and media companies, among others. StreamOcean’s technology enables efficient video contribution, transcoding, storage, and streaming, allowing customers to transition traditional television operations to the Internet while maintaining high video quality at a lower cost.

Eventful

Series C in 2008
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.

Pressmart

Series A in 2008
Pressmart is a developer of a global content distribution platform that specializes in publishing electronic editions of journals, newspapers, and magazines. The company offers a versatile solution that allows publications to be distributed across multiple channels, including web, mobile, RSS, podcasts, blogs, search engines, article directories, and social networking sites. By transforming static online replicas into interactive mediums, Pressmart enhances the reading experience with features such as podcasts, blogs, opinion polls, and online shopping. The platform is designed to provide customizable and integrated revenue and cost-saving capabilities, ensuring that readers can access knowledge anytime and anywhere while fostering community interaction through collaboration with Web 2.0 services.

Siano Mobile Silicon

Series C in 2008
Siano Mobile Silicon Ltd. is a technology company specializing in mobile broadcast digital television (MDTV) solutions. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, with additional offices in Brazil, Argentina, Korea, and China, the company develops highly integrated silicon receivers tailored for mobile communications and consumer electronic devices. Its product offerings include multi-standard MDTV receiver chips, such as those designed for the Chinese market and integrated single-die solutions for Latin America and Japan. Siano also provides wireless accessories like Meron, which delivers live television via WiFi to smartphones and tablets, and Carmel, which connects directly to iPads and iPhones for high-quality broadcasts. The company supports a wide range of DTV standards and offers a software suite that includes player applications and technical support services. Siano's products are utilized in various devices, including smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, automotive infotainment systems, and portable multimedia players, serving manufacturers across Europe and international markets.

Ripple TV

Series C in 2008
Ripple TV operates a national network of digital advertising screens targeting the areas of extended leisure time for people on-the-go. Ripple TV’s national network consists of thousands of screens located in places such as coffee shops, bookstores, and other high-traffic specialty retail locations for people who like to hang out and happen to have some attention to spare. Ripple TV was launched in 2006 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

ContextWeb

Series D in 2008
ContextWeb is an advertising company founded in 2000 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers attract larger audiences. By utilizing context to identify relevant keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to effectively match their ads with the appropriate content. The company's services also include tools for tracking audience engagement in real time, allowing clients to leverage valuable data points to enhance customer interaction and increase revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, expanding its capabilities in the digital advertising space.

Graspr

Series A in 2008
Graspr, Inc. is an online video community that facilitates connections among individuals with shared interests, allowing them to build relationships and exchange tips and ideas. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, Graspr offers a platform for users to share, annotate, and discuss instructional videos across a diverse range of topics, including martial arts, photography, ballet, skateboarding, and various dance forms. The company made its debut in September 2007 at the DEMOfall conference, positioning itself in the competitive landscape of social networks oriented towards instructional content.

TopChalks

Seed Round in 2008
TopChalks, a property of Catura Systems, is an online education platform dedicated to democratizing education in India. The company aims to empower talented educators to reach a wider audience, providing high-quality training and educational resources. TopChalks offers a blend of digital content and traditional instructor-led teaching methods, ensuring that students benefit from proven educational techniques. Its platform features comprehensive learning materials and step-by-step explanations to address individual areas of weakness, thereby enhancing the learning experience and improving educational outcomes for students across the country.

Yield Software

Series B in 2008
Yield Software is a provider of Internet marketing software designed for advertisers and digital media agencies. The company specializes in delivering a comprehensive suite of web marketing solutions that automate, simplify, and optimize online marketing processes. Its offerings include search engine optimization, which enhances web pages for better visibility, and search engine marketing, which involves evaluating keywords, ads, and bids to maximize effectiveness. Additionally, Yield Software provides pay-per-click campaign management and landing page optimization solutions. By integrating various marketing tools into a single web-based system, the company aims to help users save time, reduce costs, drive increased website traffic, and improve conversion rates, ultimately leading to higher revenues.

AniBoom

Series B in 2008
AniBoom is an innovative online animation studio that revolutionizes the production of animated content through global collaboration. Founded in 2006 by industry veterans Uri Shinar and Avraham Pirchi, the company connects with a vast database of approximately 9,500 professional animators worldwide. This diverse workforce allows AniBoom to efficiently match talented creators to specific projects, offering scalability and flexibility that traditional studios cannot match. By leveraging cloud technology, AniBoom reduces production costs, accelerates timelines, and enhances transparency in the animation process. The company's virtual studio platform facilitates real-time review of work, enabling seamless collaboration across borders. AniBoom specializes in producing independent animated short films and occasionally engages in co-productions, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving animation industry.

Yardbarker

Series B in 2008
Yardbarker Media is a leading sports and entertainment media platform in the United States, attracting over 12 million user sessions monthly. Established in 2006, it offers a comprehensive online publishing platform that features articles, news, and information pertinent to sports. Yardbarker provides a space for sports fans, bloggers, and professional athletes to read, discuss, and engage with a variety of sports content, including articles, photos, and videos. The company also operates an online store that sells clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, alongside gift cards. Additionally, Yardbarker curates and sends out popular email newsletters, such as 'The Morning Bark' and 'Quiz of the Day,' to more than 370,000 daily subscribers, further enhancing its reach and engagement within the sports community.

mBeat Media

Angel Round in 2008
mBeat Media, Inc. (“mBeat“) is a leading service provider in the emerging digital media industry. The founding team's deep domain knowledge, is providing premium SMS mobile content aggregation and distribution (ringtones and wallpaper) services and content, primarily focused on the urban market. Through the leadership of its experienced management team has it's many subscribers, using direct-to-consumer advertising via prominent African-American targeted publications and television stations. mBeat was among the first companies to enter the mobile market and developed some of the earliest commercially availible SMS and WAP applications in the US market. The company currently offers downloadable ringtones, wallpaper images, games, and chat services. mBeat markets its services through direct response advertising through it’s flagship brand, UrbMob, www.urbmob.com, and numerous affiliate networks and partners in web, wap, TV, print, radio, and on carrier decks.

CafeMom

Series B in 2008
CafeMom is an online media company that serves as a vibrant community for mothers, attracting over 20 million users across its various platforms, including CafeMom.com, MamásLatinas, CafeMom Studios, and the CafeMom Plus Network. Launched in 2006, CafeMom receives more than 9 million unique visitors each month, providing a dedicated space for moms to connect through hundreds of community groups that focus on diverse topics such as parenting, relationships, and recipes. The platform features a blog, The Stir, which publishes over 60 articles daily on a wide range of subjects, including parenting and current events. In 2012, CafeMom expanded its offerings by launching CafeMom Studios, a video content initiative aimed at moms, and MamásLatinas, a bilingual platform catering to the Latina community. Founded by Andrew Shue and Michael Sanchez, CafeMom has positioned itself as a leading resource and meeting place for mothers online.

CafeMedia

Series B in 2008
CafeMedia is a rapidly growing digital media company focused on creating content that resonates with women from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The company engages a monthly audience of 90 million users through its owned and operated properties, a blogger network, and various social media platforms. By producing shareable content, CafeMedia aims to connect with its audience and reflect their unique journeys and perspectives.

EveryScape

Series B in 2008
EveryScape operates an online platform that generates, produces, and distributes panoramic content of global locations, including streetscapes, buildings, and interiors. The company offers tools such as Reality Editor for creating 3D models from panoramic photographs, ScapeStudio for advertising creation, UScape.it for user-generated 360° panoramas sharing, and ScapeFolio for property exploration using iPad's touchscreen interface. Additionally, EveryScape EATS! is an iPhone application showcasing visual dining guides in major U.S. cities and Beijing. Founded in 2002 and based in Newton, Massachusetts, the company enables businesses to create photo-realistic, navigable 3D interpretations of real-world locations integrated with Google Maps.

PopJax

Series A in 2008
PopJax is an innovative platform that merges thematic web videos with trivia questions to develop a new genre of casual online games. This unique approach allows bands and brands to collaborate with PopJax in creating customized games tailored for their audiences. By engaging users through interactive content, PopJax enhances the entertainment experience while fostering deeper connections between fans and their favorite artists or brands.

Akimbo

Series D in 2008
Akimbo is a white label video solution. It includes an advertising system and "supports multiple business models including ad-supported, transactional, subscription, download-to-own, download-to-burn, pay-per-minute, gift cards and account credits."

Radar Networks

Series B in 2008
Radar Networks is a company that develops semantic web applications, most notably through its product, Twine. Twine serves as a semi-intelligent online bookmarking service designed to help users collect, share, and discover a wide array of online content, including articles, videos, photos, and products. The application employs an auto-tagging engine that organizes information automatically, enabling users to track their interests and engage with related communities. With a focus on enhancing user experience through intelligent information management, Twine represents a significant advancement in personal web assistance. The company is backed by notable investors, including Leapfrog Ventures and Vulcan Capital.

Tiny Pictures

Series B in 2008
Tiny Pictures operates a mobile media-sharing platform known as Radar, which facilitates the sharing of photos and videos through email and mobile messaging. The company focuses on enhancing communication and shared experiences by leveraging the immediacy and intimacy of mobile technology. Tiny Pictures develops applications that allow users to seamlessly share their visual content across various mobile networks and social media platforms, emphasizing the role of mobile devices as extensions of personal communication rather than mere tools. By combining rich imagery with effortless connectivity, Tiny Pictures aims to transform the way individuals interact and engage with one another in a digital landscape.

Desi Hits

Series B in 2008
Desi Hits! Inc. operates DesiHits.com, a multimedia platform dedicated to showcasing video, music, lifestyle, and cultural content related to the South Asian community. Founded in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on bi-cultural remixes that resonate with a cosmopolitan audience. It provides a space for South Asian artists to promote their work globally while catering to a diverse audience interested in a mix of American, UK, and Bollywood culture. The platform features a variety of content, including streaming music and video, podcasts, blogs, artist profiles, celebrity interviews, lifestyle articles, and event listings. Desi Hits! aims to bridge the gap in the media landscape by offering both mainstream and bicultural news, appealing to a next-generation audience that seeks a comprehensive cultural experience without having to navigate multiple sources. The platform emphasizes the fusion of cultural influences, reflecting the evolving landscape of global pop culture and the growing impact of South Asian artists within it.

PubMatic

Series A in 2008
PubMatic provides a cloud-based platform enabling real-time programmatic advertising transactions globally. Its solutions include PubMatic Cloud, openwrap (header bidding), SDK for in-app header bidding, media buyer console, RTB technologies, digital ad inventory, and audience data transaction tools. Supporting various ad formats across devices, PubMatic processes nearly one trillion ad impressions monthly. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices and data centers, it facilitates meaningful connections between consumers, content, and brands.

Komli Media

Series A in 2008
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

Kyte

Series B in 2007
Kyte is an online and mobile video platform designed for the media and entertainment industry. The platform integrates interactive and community-building features typical of social media with the analytics and monetization tools found in professional video services. This allows businesses to effectively engage with online and mobile audiences, foster community connections, and generate revenue through their content. By providing a seamless experience for both creators and viewers, Kyte enables companies to enhance their digital presence and capitalize on the growing demand for video content.

Mtime

Series B in 2007
Mtime is a prominent film portal and promotion company based in China, founded in 2004. It operates an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of information about Chinese films and television series, including trailers, posters, reviews, and detailed film credits. Mtime facilitates online ticket sales for movies and also designs and sells film-themed merchandise. Additionally, it offers entertainment news and operates a mobile application along with in-theater kiosks for ticket purchases. The platform emphasizes the importance of intellectual property rights and does not currently provide streaming or downloading services for films. Mtime aims to collaborate with copyright owners to offer high-quality, legal viewing options in the future. The company is a subsidiary of Wanda Cinema Line Co., Ltd.

CafeMedia

Series A in 2007
CafeMedia is a rapidly growing digital media company focused on creating content that resonates with women from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The company engages a monthly audience of 90 million users through its owned and operated properties, a blogger network, and various social media platforms. By producing shareable content, CafeMedia aims to connect with its audience and reflect their unique journeys and perspectives.

CafeMom

Series A in 2007
CafeMom is an online media company that serves as a vibrant community for mothers, attracting over 20 million users across its various platforms, including CafeMom.com, MamásLatinas, CafeMom Studios, and the CafeMom Plus Network. Launched in 2006, CafeMom receives more than 9 million unique visitors each month, providing a dedicated space for moms to connect through hundreds of community groups that focus on diverse topics such as parenting, relationships, and recipes. The platform features a blog, The Stir, which publishes over 60 articles daily on a wide range of subjects, including parenting and current events. In 2012, CafeMom expanded its offerings by launching CafeMom Studios, a video content initiative aimed at moms, and MamásLatinas, a bilingual platform catering to the Latina community. Founded by Andrew Shue and Michael Sanchez, CafeMom has positioned itself as a leading resource and meeting place for mothers online.

FFWD

Series A in 2007
FFWD (pronounced "fast forward") is a platform for discovering and sharing video content from network TV hits to the most obscure user-generated clips. The site creates profiles based on users' viewing habits and identifys content related to their favorites. FFWD will transform your social network into a recommendation network, harnessing the human intuition and personal knowledge of your friends to identify content you all want to watch. FFWD is aiming to refine the psychology of channel surfing by providing an "intelligent" browsing experience that guides users to content according to their responses to options in sequence. You only have a few hours a day for video content. Spend more of that time actually enjoying it by using FFWD to find great video content via your tastes, your friends, and your natural actions. FFWD was formerly Vadver.com.

Ripple TV

Series B in 2007
Ripple TV operates a national network of digital advertising screens targeting the areas of extended leisure time for people on-the-go. Ripple TV’s national network consists of thousands of screens located in places such as coffee shops, bookstores, and other high-traffic specialty retail locations for people who like to hang out and happen to have some attention to spare. Ripple TV was launched in 2006 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

Kyte

Series A in 2007
Kyte is an online and mobile video platform designed for the media and entertainment industry. The platform integrates interactive and community-building features typical of social media with the analytics and monetization tools found in professional video services. This allows businesses to effectively engage with online and mobile audiences, foster community connections, and generate revenue through their content. By providing a seamless experience for both creators and viewers, Kyte enables companies to enhance their digital presence and capitalize on the growing demand for video content.

CTS Media

Series B in 2007
CTS Media (Click To See Media) is a Sequoia-backed instream online video advertising network. It serves ads at the beginning, middle or end of any video programming. As of January 2008 the company has over 100 partner video publishers and remains the largest ad provider in China.

CastTV

Series A in 2007
CastTV is a company focused on developing a comprehensive video search engine that enables users to discover a wide array of online videos, including TV shows, movies, celebrity clips, sports highlights, news segments, and viral content. The company's proprietary technology effectively tackles the challenges of locating and organizing videos available on the web while ensuring that users receive relevant search results. By providing an intuitive platform for video exploration, CastTV aims to enhance the user experience in accessing and enjoying diverse video content online.

Baike.com

Venture Round in 2007
Beijing Hudong Baike Internet Technology Co., Ltd., formerly known as Interactive Online (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., operates Baike.com, a prominent Chinese online encyclopedia. Founded in 2005 by Doctor Pan Haidong and based in Beijing, Baike.com serves as a collaborative platform where users contribute to a vast database of knowledge. As of January 2013, the site hosted over eight million entries across 50,000 categories, encompassing approximately 6.8 billion words and 7.21 million images. The website, initially called HDWiki, is designed to facilitate the sharing of information among millions of internet users, making it a significant resource in the realm of online encyclopedias in China.

Flurry

Series A in 2007
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that assists businesses in understanding and monetizing user interactions with their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which tracks consumer behavior across over 400,000 applications, providing insights into audience engagement and retention. The platform also features AppSpot for ad serving, AppCircle for audience building, Flurry Personas for targeted marketing, and Flurry Marketplace for streamlined access to advertisers. With more than 125,000 companies utilizing its services, Flurry handles over 1 billion end-user sessions monthly across various devices, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Flurry is a subsidiary of Yahoo! Inc. as of 2014.

UUSee

Series B in 2007
UUSee is a Chinese new media company established in 2005 that specializes in providing network television and value-added services to broadband subscribers worldwide. It operates a comprehensive online video interactive platform that aggregates and distributes a wide range of video and audio content. With a library that includes popular television programming, live broadcasts, news, drama series, sports, and movies, UUSee enables viewers to access high-quality and timely entertainment. The company boasts significant user engagement, with its network TV software downloads surpassing 200 million by 2009. UUSee's leadership in the Chinese network video industry is supported by its three core platforms: an internet video play platform, a site-wide video search platform, and a video community experience platform.

Desi Hits

Series A in 2007
Desi Hits! Inc. operates DesiHits.com, a multimedia platform dedicated to showcasing video, music, lifestyle, and cultural content related to the South Asian community. Founded in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on bi-cultural remixes that resonate with a cosmopolitan audience. It provides a space for South Asian artists to promote their work globally while catering to a diverse audience interested in a mix of American, UK, and Bollywood culture. The platform features a variety of content, including streaming music and video, podcasts, blogs, artist profiles, celebrity interviews, lifestyle articles, and event listings. Desi Hits! aims to bridge the gap in the media landscape by offering both mainstream and bicultural news, appealing to a next-generation audience that seeks a comprehensive cultural experience without having to navigate multiple sources. The platform emphasizes the fusion of cultural influences, reflecting the evolving landscape of global pop culture and the growing impact of South Asian artists within it.

Vizu Corporation

Series A in 2007
Vizu Corporation operates an enterprise technology platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of brand advertising in the digital media landscape. The platform enables advertisers and their partners to collaborate on optimizing Brand Lift metrics, guiding target audiences from initial awareness to intent and preference. Vizu's Brand Advertising Effectiveness platform facilitates real-time measurement and optimization throughout the advertising lifecycle, encompassing audience profiling and campaign assessment. By applying metrics traditionally used in offline advertising to the online environment, Vizu supports advertisers in making informed decisions that drive brand-building efforts. The platform can be utilized independently or in conjunction with other solutions to maximize advertising impact.

Ripple TV

Series A in 2007
Ripple TV operates a national network of digital advertising screens targeting the areas of extended leisure time for people on-the-go. Ripple TV’s national network consists of thousands of screens located in places such as coffee shops, bookstores, and other high-traffic specialty retail locations for people who like to hang out and happen to have some attention to spare. Ripple TV was launched in 2006 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

ContextWeb

Series C in 2006
ContextWeb is an advertising company founded in 2000 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers attract larger audiences. By utilizing context to identify relevant keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to effectively match their ads with the appropriate content. The company's services also include tools for tracking audience engagement in real time, allowing clients to leverage valuable data points to enhance customer interaction and increase revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, expanding its capabilities in the digital advertising space.

Seventymm

Series B in 2006
India's first and largest organised movie rental service. Present in 3 cities with a total member base of over 1.5 lakhs. the company was founded by serial enterpreneur Raghav Kher and funded by leading Venture Capital firms like DFJ, Matrix Partners and NEA-Indo US Vnetures.

Eventful

Series B in 2006
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.

Revver Digital

Venture Round in 2006
Revver Digital is a video sharing platform founded in 2004, notable for being one of the first to implement a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content. The company allows users to upload and share videos while offering a 50/50 revenue split, attracting a diverse range of creators and content, including popular series like Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides a suite of tools and services, including peer-to-peer technology and an API, enabling the creation of video portals with user accounts, sharing capabilities, and access to a vast library of videos. Users can embed videos in blogs and social media, as well as utilize features like RSS feeds and podcasting. Revver's content spans various categories such as entertainment, sports, technology, and lifestyle, catering to a broad audience while competing against other platforms like YouTube and Veoh. Despite facing stiff competition, Revver continues to grow its viewership and maintain relevance in the evolving digital landscape.

Snapvine

Series A in 2006
Snapvine is a provider of voice and mobility solutions that enables users to leave voicemails online. The process involves contacting a central Snapvine number and entering a specific code to direct the message to the intended recipient, or alternatively, using a microphone connected to a computer. The voicemails can be shared through simple embeddable widgets, allowing for either public access, where anyone can listen to the messages, or private access, restricted to the intended recipient. This service has gained popularity on social networks, particularly among artists and celebrities, facilitating communication with their fans.

Revver Digital

Series B in 2006
Revver Digital is a video sharing platform founded in 2004, notable for being one of the first to implement a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content. The company allows users to upload and share videos while offering a 50/50 revenue split, attracting a diverse range of creators and content, including popular series like Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides a suite of tools and services, including peer-to-peer technology and an API, enabling the creation of video portals with user accounts, sharing capabilities, and access to a vast library of videos. Users can embed videos in blogs and social media, as well as utilize features like RSS feeds and podcasting. Revver's content spans various categories such as entertainment, sports, technology, and lifestyle, catering to a broad audience while competing against other platforms like YouTube and Veoh. Despite facing stiff competition, Revver continues to grow its viewership and maintain relevance in the evolving digital landscape.

SugarSync

Series B in 2006
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Social Project

Series A in 2006
Social Project LLC, founded in 2005 and based in Santa Monica, California, is a social networking company that offers a platform called Flux. Initially launched as Tagworld, the company rebranded in 2007 and focuses on enabling user participation across various websites. Social Project provides tools for users to create personalized profiles that include multimedia content such as text, photos, and videos. A key feature of the platform is its widget system, which allows users to integrate customizable widgets on multiple social networks, setting it apart from competitors. The company, which was once a subsidiary of Viacom Media Networks, is currently a subsidiary of Vivendi SA and aims to enhance social content sharing and community engagement on the web.

Podcast Ready

Series A in 2006
Podcast Ready, Inc. is a company based in San Antonio, Texas, established in 2005, that focuses on enhancing the podcasting experience for users. It offers software and services designed to eliminate barriers to podcast adoption. One of its key products is myPodder, a podcast management software that allows subscribers to efficiently manage their podcast programs and subscriptions. This software can be pre-loaded onto MP3 players or downloaded for free from the company's website. Through its innovative solutions, Podcast Ready aims to simplify the podcasting process and promote broader engagement with the medium.

Vizu Corporation

Series A in 2005
Vizu Corporation operates an enterprise technology platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of brand advertising in the digital media landscape. The platform enables advertisers and their partners to collaborate on optimizing Brand Lift metrics, guiding target audiences from initial awareness to intent and preference. Vizu's Brand Advertising Effectiveness platform facilitates real-time measurement and optimization throughout the advertising lifecycle, encompassing audience profiling and campaign assessment. By applying metrics traditionally used in offline advertising to the online environment, Vizu supports advertisers in making informed decisions that drive brand-building efforts. The platform can be utilized independently or in conjunction with other solutions to maximize advertising impact.

MForma Group

Series D in 2005
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

Revver Digital

Series A in 2005
Revver Digital is a video sharing platform founded in 2004, notable for being one of the first to implement a revenue-sharing model for user-generated content. The company allows users to upload and share videos while offering a 50/50 revenue split, attracting a diverse range of creators and content, including popular series like Ask a Ninja and LonelyGirl15. Revver provides a suite of tools and services, including peer-to-peer technology and an API, enabling the creation of video portals with user accounts, sharing capabilities, and access to a vast library of videos. Users can embed videos in blogs and social media, as well as utilize features like RSS feeds and podcasting. Revver's content spans various categories such as entertainment, sports, technology, and lifestyle, catering to a broad audience while competing against other platforms like YouTube and Veoh. Despite facing stiff competition, Revver continues to grow its viewership and maintain relevance in the evolving digital landscape.

MForma Group

Series C in 2005
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.
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