WPP

WPP, headquartered in the UK, is the world's largest advertising holding company, measured by annual revenue. It offers a broad range of services, including traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, to clients globally, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from developed regions like North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP's business model revolves around creating transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

David Mayo

CEO, Bates CHI and Partners

Mark Read

CEO, Board Member and Member of the Executive Committee

194 past transactions

InfoSum

Acquisition in 2025
InfoSum is a company that has developed a decentralized data platform aimed at facilitating collaboration among advertisers, media owners, data providers, and advertising technology firms while prioritizing customer privacy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire, InfoSum's platform allows multiple parties to connect and utilize customer data without the need for data to be transferred or pooled. This innovative approach enhances data collaboration by ensuring that the underlying data remains secure and protected from exposure or misuse. By leveraging patented, non-movement data technology, InfoSum helps organizations unlock the potential of their customer data, ultimately enabling them to improve customer experiences while maintaining a strong focus on privacy.

Stability AI

Corporate Round in 2025
Stability AI is a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven visual art. It designs and develops open AI tools, focusing on creating open models for various media types such as images, videos, 3D, and audio. The company fosters a global community of experts and partners, promoting collaboration in AI tool development.

New Commercial Arts.

Acquisition in 2024
New Commercial Arts is a creative and customer experience agency firm.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2023
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

Majority

Corporate Round in 2023
Majority is a marketing and consulting agency based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage to drive disruptive creativity. The agency aims to normalize diverse representation in creative industries, recognizing that this diversity not only fosters innovation but also moves culture and products. Majority emphasizes its roots in Atlanta, a city where local culture significantly influences global trends, particularly within Black culture. The agency provides a range of services including advertising, strategic planning, digital solutions, branded entertainment, design, product innovation, and experiences that resonate with diverse lived experiences. Majority's mission transcends traditional advertising, seeking to ignite cultural disruption and ensure that the best ideas prevail, regardless of the medium.

amp sound branding

Acquisition in 2023
amp sound branding create sonic identities that amplify a brand’s essence and strengthen its connection to target audiences at every touchpoint, from music in audio-visual productions, sound in brand spaces and product interfaces to brand voices.

Diff Agency

Acquisition in 2022
Diff is a full-service eCommerce agency shaping the future of retail. As one of the longest-standing ShopifyPlus partners, Diff has built the platform's most innovative and complex stores. Diff experts create modern solutions that streamline operations and connect retailers with customers.

PulPac

Venture Round in 2022
PulPac is a Swedish company that specializes in manufacturing dry-molded fiber packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. By developing innovative technology, PulPac aims to provide low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging solutions for various industries. The company's approach enables brands to transition away from plastic products, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining cost-competitiveness. Through its focus on cellulose molding, PulPac positions itself as a viable and responsible choice for companies seeking to adopt more sustainable packaging practices globally.

Passport Brand Design

Acquisition in 2022
Passport Brand Design is a company that specializes in branding and marketing services aimed at enhancing the brand reach of its clients. The firm offers a range of services, including retail marketing, digital marketing, brand planning, digital campaigns, and asset development. Through these services, Passport Brand Design helps businesses effectively connect with their target audiences and strengthen their market presence.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2022
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

Village Marketing

Acquisition in 2022
Village Marketing is a creative influencer marketing agency that specializes in building brands within a social media and mobile-focused environment. The company offers a range of services, including social media marketing, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, content usage management, and content production. By leveraging influencers, Village Marketing aims to help clients effectively enhance their brand presence and engagement in the digital landscape.

Cloud Commerce Group

Acquisition in 2021
Cloud Commerce Pro offers a robust software platform designed for omni-channel retailers and wholesalers, facilitating the management of their eCommerce operations across multiple sales channels. The company provides business order management solutions that enable users to list and sell products on various platforms while maintaining efficient control over the fulfillment process. With features that include real-time inventory management and streamlined dispatching, Cloud Commerce Pro aims to simplify the transaction journey for its clients, ultimately helping them enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

PulPac

Venture Round in 2021
PulPac is a Swedish company that specializes in manufacturing dry-molded fiber packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. By developing innovative technology, PulPac aims to provide low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging solutions for various industries. The company's approach enables brands to transition away from plastic products, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining cost-competitiveness. Through its focus on cellulose molding, PulPac positions itself as a viable and responsible choice for companies seeking to adopt more sustainable packaging practices globally.

Satalia

Acquisition in 2021
Satalia is a developer of advanced algorithm and optimization software that aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including telecommunications, financial services, system design, and drug discovery. The company's flagship product, the SolveEngine, leverages state-of-the-art optimization algorithms to provide solutions for workforce scheduling, vehicle routing logistics, and infrastructure planning. Satalia offers its optimization solutions as a service, available on demand, or as standalone and hybrid cloud options, catering to the unique needs of each client. By simplifying the resolution of optimization problems, Satalia enhances operational efficiencies and facilitates real-time improvements, empowering companies to innovate and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.

DTI Digital

Acquisition in 2021
DTI Digital is a Brazilian company based in Belo Horizonte that specializes in digital innovation and software engineering services. The firm offers a range of solutions, including agile development, data science, and various strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and digital connectivity for its clients. DTI Digital develops both back-office systems, such as supply automation and data collection software, and consumer-facing applications, which include e-commerce platforms and customer service interfaces. Through these services, the company assists businesses in becoming more efficient and responsive to their customers' needs.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2021
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

FGS Global

Acquisition in 2020
FGS Global is a public relations consultancy that provides a range of services aimed at enhancing communication and brand equity for its clients. The firm specializes in crisis and issues management, financial communication, corporate transformation, and digital strategy and design. Additionally, FGS Global offers research and insights to help clients navigate complex business challenges and seize strategic opportunities. The company serves a diverse clientele, including public and private companies, prestigious institutions, and non-profits, assisting boards, C-suites, and senior leaders in addressing reputational and operational challenges effectively in both domestic and international markets.

Makers

Seed Round in 2020
Makers is a platform that connects individuals and brands to future markets. They assist big businesses in getting out of their comfort zones and thinking in new ways to solve their most difficult issues.

Anzu.io

Series A in 2019
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

AQuest - Creative Production & Technology Company

Acquisition in 2019
AQuest S.r.l., founded in 1994 and based in San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy, specializes in digital marketing and creative services. As a subsidiary of WPP plc, the company offers a diverse range of services that include visual design, projection mapping, animation, copywriting, digital public relations, information architecture, and digital outdoor advertising. Additionally, AQuest engages in multi-network design, site recovery, and game design, providing comprehensive solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients in the digital landscape.

mitú

Series D in 2018
mitú connect brands, content buyers, and creators to Latino youth in America. It is a home away from home for Latinos in the U.S. They are young, edgy, smart, loud, funny, relevant, proud, and united.They are what it means to be Latino.

PulPac

Venture Round in 2018
PulPac is a Swedish company that specializes in manufacturing dry-molded fiber packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. By developing innovative technology, PulPac aims to provide low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging solutions for various industries. The company's approach enables brands to transition away from plastic products, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining cost-competitiveness. Through its focus on cellulose molding, PulPac positions itself as a viable and responsible choice for companies seeking to adopt more sustainable packaging practices globally.

Bomtempo, Anahory e Ralha

Acquisition in 2018
BAR, an independent creative agency.

Fatherly

Series A in 2017
Fatherly is a digital media brand focused on providing resources and support for fathers. Headquartered in New York City, it operates as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc. The platform offers a variety of content, including original video series, podcasts, and in-depth reports, all aimed at empowering men to raise their children effectively and lead fulfilling lives. Fatherly covers topics such as parenting tips related to gear, health, work, and relationships, and also features products ranging from gifts for expecting fathers to toys and fitness equipment for various age groups. Through its expert advice and community-driven insights, Fatherly aims to enhance the parenting experience for men, guiding them through the challenges and rewards of fatherhood.

Gimlet

Series B in 2017
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in producing narrative podcasts, focusing on delivering high-quality audio storytelling that engages listeners and fosters understanding of various topics. Gimlet's platform allows users to share, subscribe to, and download podcasts, enhancing accessibility and audience engagement. In 2019, Gimlet became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., further expanding its reach within the digital media landscape. Through its innovative approach, Gimlet aims to help clients convey compelling narratives while broadening their brand visibility.

Design Bridge

Acquisition in 2017
Design Bridge Limited is a renowned brand design agency specializing in brand design and advertising services to help companies effectively reach a wide audience. Established in 1986 and based in London, with additional offices in Amsterdam, Singapore, and New York, the agency provides a range of services including story writing, brand positioning, marketing strategy formulation, and content development. Its diverse clientele features notable brands such as Hellmann’s, Guinness, Fortnum & Mason, and Dulux. Design Bridge aims to assist businesses across various sectors, including e-commerce, healthcare, and consumer products, in enhancing their brand presence and achieving strategic marketing goals. The company was formerly known as The Design Bridge U.K. Limited before rebranding in 1994 and currently operates as a subsidiary of WPP plc.

Within (VR/AR)

Series B in 2017
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before. Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR. To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.

Thjnk

Acquisition in 2017
Thjnk AG is an independent creative agency group based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2012. The agency operates multiple offices in Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Zurich, and New York. Thjnk provides a range of advertising services, focusing on strategic brand positioning and integrated communication concepts. Its diverse client portfolio includes notable brands such as McDonald’s, adidas, GlaxoSmithKline, Haribo, Paulaner, and Audi. Recognized as one of the top three agencies in Germany, Thjnk aims to deliver measurably effective communication solutions that contribute to sustainable business growth.

Mic Network

Venture Round in 2017
Mic Network Inc. is an online news platform based in New York, founded in 2011. The company focuses on delivering news tailored for a mobile and social media-savvy audience, primarily targeting millennials and society's changemakers. Mic Network provides coverage across various topics, including politics, business, culture, science, and the environment, aiming to inform, empower, and inspire its readers. With a monthly audience of 50 million, the platform emphasizes original reporting and diverse perspectives on significant issues, encouraging engagement and challenging conventional thinking. As of late 2018, Mic Network operates as a subsidiary of BDG Media Inc.

Celtra

Series C in 2017
Celtra Inc. is a creative management platform that offers cloud-based, self-service software for managing the lifecycle of digital advertising. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Celtra serves advertisers, publishers, and businesses globally, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, London, Ljubljana, and Singapore. The company's flagship product, AdCreator 4, enables agencies and brand leaders to create, distribute, and optimize data-driven display advertising campaigns across various screens, including mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. This platform facilitates large-scale and complex campaigns by streamlining ad creation, performance optimization, and consolidated reporting, ensuring that clients can easily access common metrics across all formats. Celtra operates as a subsidiary of The Unilever Group.

88rising

Funding Round in 2017
88rising is a multi-platform digital media company dedicated to promoting Asian culture through various forms of content. It has produced over 500 hours of original content, accumulating more than 80 million views on platforms like Facebook and YouTube. The company serves a predominantly young audience, with a significant portion of its viewers aged 16-34 located in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to content production, 88rising operates as a music label and offers fashion services, representing diverse artistic expressions and facilitating collaborations with brands in music and fashion.

Subvrsive

Series A in 2017
SubVRsive is an Emmy-nominated immersive content company based in Austin, TX, specializing in 360 video, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) experiences for brands and agencies. The company collaborates with prominent directors, producers, and content creators to develop engaging interactive experiences that resonate with audiences. SubVRsive offers comprehensive video pre-production services, including location scouting, storyboarding, and scriptwriting, alongside software development tailored for brand promotion through AR and VR. By enabling brands and agencies to strategize and innovate within the metaverse, SubVRsive aims to foster genuine audience engagement through impactful immersive storytelling. Its portfolio includes collaborations with notable brands and media companies, further solidifying its reputation in the industry.

Kazoo

Series A in 2017
Kazoo, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in employee engagement and performance management. Founded in 2011 and previously known as YouEarnedIt, Inc., Kazoo provides a comprehensive Employee Experience platform that integrates recognition, performance management, and employee engagement surveys. Its solution allows employees to connect and reward one another in real time, fostering a culture of recognition that aligns with workplace goals. By offering features such as real-time recognition and actionable analytics, Kazoo enables organizations to cultivate purpose-driven cultures, ultimately enhancing productivity, retention, and revenue. The company serves over 600 global customers, demonstrating its impact in the realm of employee engagement.

Civis Analytics

Series A in 2016
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools designed to enhance data analysis and audience engagement. Its Civis platform provides predictive analytics capabilities, facilitating end-to-end data science workflows. Key offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit teams in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences, and the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for supporting census efforts. Additionally, the company features tools such as the Audience Center for customer targeting, Creative Focus for message testing, and Civis Media Optimizer for optimizing TV advertising strategies. Civis Analytics also delivers consumer insights, market research, and data science consulting services, helping clients leverage data to gain a competitive edge in their operations.

Pep

Acquisition in 2016
Promotion Execution Partners, LLC ("PEP"), a project management and procurement company that oversees shopper marketing promotions for clients, in the US.

Ingage

Funding Round in 2016
Ingage, developed by ScrollMotion, Inc., is a software platform that allows businesses to create and share interactive touchscreen content without the need for extensive design or development resources. This software as a service (SaaS) solution provides sales teams with tools to create, customize, and deliver branded content that enhances engagement throughout the sales process. Users can easily create new presentations or import existing PowerPoint files, share content from mobile devices, and utilize interactive elements such as images, videos, and product specifications. Ingage also offers analytics features that track content engagement, enabling teams to understand viewer interactions and adapt their materials for improved effectiveness. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, and retail, and is supported by Scrollmotion Blue, a creative agency that collaborates with clients to develop tailored interactive solutions. Founded in 2008, ScrollMotion is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in La Jolla, California.

CONEXANCE MD

Acquisition in 2016
CONEXANCE MD focuses on direct marketing and the development of shared databases, particularly for distance selling and electronic commerce. The company is known for creating the first dedicated shared database aimed at enhancing marketing efforts in these sectors. By facilitating efficient access to targeted consumer data, CONEXANCE MD enables businesses to optimize their marketing strategies and improve their outreach to potential customers.

Uproxx Media Group

Series B in 2016
Uproxx Media Group is a prominent digital media and content company renowned for its innovative storytelling that combines documentary-style video with authoritative journalism. Founded in 2008 and based in the United States, UMG focuses on subjects and individuals often overlooked by traditional media, engaging millions of young male consumers daily. Through its flagship site, Uproxx.com, which ranks among the top mobile sites, the company features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, each celebrating aspects of human culture, technology, music, and sports. UMG also fosters an online community that encourages discussions and provides a platform for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences through live Q&A sessions. By delivering a mix of editorial and video content, Uproxx Media Group shapes youth culture and captures the essence of pop culture trends across various entertainment mediums.

All Def

Series B in 2016
All Def is a multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub that focuses on curating and connecting a new generation of content creators with global audiences. The company embraces multiracial cultural entertainment in various forms, producing original programming related to hip-hop, comedy, poetry, and social justice. It supports artists and cultural influencers, including comics, writers, directors, actors, poets, and musicians, through diverse channels such as a record label, television and film development, and artist management. Additionally, All Def engages in brand partnerships and live events, allowing viewers to experience hip-hop and other cultural expressions in innovative ways.

dBOD

Acquisition in 2016
dBOD is a full-service agency specialising in packaging design, corporate design, digital media and retail design. dBOD employs 38 people at its headquarters in Amsterdam and an office in Shanghai.

CMI Media

Acquisition in 2016
About CMI/Compas: Well-known as a media planning and buying organization for healthcare clients, sister agencies CMI Media, LLC (CMI) and Compas, Inc. together form the indispensable strategic marketing partner to the world’s game-changers in health, offering guidance at every level of marketing. CMI/Compas focuses on core service offerings of Media, Innovation, Customer Insights, Technology, and Buying. CMI/Compas is laser-focused on helping clients move the promotional needle. CMI/Compas has offices in Philadelphia; King of Prussia, PA; Pennsauken, NJ; and New York.

DynamicAction

Series A in 2016
DynamicAction Holdings, Inc. provides advanced analytics solutions tailored for retail merchandising organizations globally. Its flagship product, DynamicAction, is a Software-as-a-Service platform that consolidates and analyzes vast amounts of data from various facets of retail operations, including marketing, merchandising, and finance. Using over 1,000 proprietary algorithms, it identifies inefficiencies affecting margins, recommends actionable strategies, and ranks these actions based on their financial impact. The platform enables retailers to automate decision-making processes, track performance through metrics, and facilitate communication among teams via task management features. DynamicAction's technology is designed to help retailers enhance operational efficiency, maximize sales at full price, minimize markdowns, and increase profitability. The company, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands across the globe. DynamicAction has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to retail analytics, positioning itself as a leader in transforming retail operations through data-driven insights.

comScore

Post in 2015
comScore, Inc. is an information and analytics company that specializes in measuring audiences, consumer behavior, and advertising across various media platforms worldwide. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products and services, such as Media Metrix and Mobile Metrix for measuring web and app performance, Video Metrix for tracking digital video consumption alongside TV metrics, and Plan Metrix for consumer lifestyle insights. Additionally, comScore offers validated Campaign Essentials, which ensures the visibility and safety of digital ad impressions, and Campaign Ratings for evaluating cross-platform campaigns. Its offerings also include TV Essentials, StationView Essentials, and OnDemand Essentials for understanding viewing patterns and transactional tracking. Furthermore, the company provides analytics and optimization tools for advertising campaigns and brand protection. comScore's capabilities extend to movie reporting and analytics, delivering insights into box office performance and audience trends. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, comScore serves over 3,200 clients across more than 75 countries, positioning itself as a leader in audience measurement and analytics.

Essence

Acquisition in 2015
Essence is a global data and measurement-driven media agency, operating as part of GroupM. The agency focuses on enhancing the value of advertising for its clients, which include notable names such as Google, FrieslandCampina, Flipkart, and the Financial Times. With a workforce of over 1,400 employees, Essence manages more than $3.6 billion in media spend and executes campaigns across 71 markets. The agency has established offices in major cities worldwide, including Bengaluru, Chicago, Delhi, Düsseldorf, Jakarta, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Minneapolis, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto.

SuperAwesome

Series A in 2015
SuperAwesome, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, specializes in creating kid-safe digital experiences. It offers a suite of products, including Kids Web Services for authentication, PopJam for safe-social interactions, and AwesomeAds for kid-safe advertising and monetization. These tools, compliant with COPPA and GDPR regulations, are used by hundreds of kids' content companies and brands worldwide, making SuperAwesome the leading platform in kid-focused digital marketing. In 2020, Epic Games acquired the company.

Two Circles

Acquisition in 2015
Two Circles Limited is a sports marketing agency based in London, established in 2011 and operating as a subsidiary of WPP plc. The agency focuses on utilizing data to foster direct relationships between sports organizations and their fans, ultimately driving business growth. It offers a range of services including customer relationship management, digital marketing, commercial strategy, and data management. By leveraging technology and business insights, Two Circles assists various clients, such as professional sports clubs, governing bodies, and media networks, in enhancing customer experiences, increasing revenue, and optimizing their sponsorship strategies. Its approach is centered on delivering tailored marketing solutions to effectively connect clients with the right audience at the right time.

Refinery29

Series D in 2015
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, with additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin. The company focuses on providing feminocentric content across various lifestyle categories, including fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and finance. Through a combination of engaging articles, original video programming, and shareable content, Refinery29 aims to inspire and empower women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives. The platform not only informs its audience about current trends but also offers apparel and accessories, making it a comprehensive resource for women seeking to navigate modern life.

Medialets

Acquisition in 2015
Medialets, Inc. specializes in mobile advertising solutions, providing a comprehensive platform designed for smartphones and tablets. The company offers tools such as the Medialets Private Marketplace for planning and executing brand advertising, Medialets Muse for campaign management and communication, and Medialets Create for custom creative training. Its services encompass mobile display advertising, including banners, rich media, and video, alongside advanced features like precise targeting, third-party pixel tracking, and extensive campaign analytics. Medialets also developed Servo, a unique technology that allows marketers to manage and measure the return on investment of mobile ad campaigns, gaining accreditation from the Media Rating Council for its performance. The company's clientele includes major advertisers, agencies, and global brands like P&G and American Express. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Medialets operates additional offices in London, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and it functions as a subsidiary of WPP plc.

Ootworld

Acquisition in 2015
Digital Agency

Clarus Digital

Acquisition in 2014
Clarus Digital S.A. de C.V. is a digital marketing agency that specializes in enhancing the visibility of businesses through a variety of services. The company offers comprehensive solutions, including sales marketing, customer relationship management, marketing strategy, digital marketing, and media buying. By focusing on these areas, Clarus Digital aims to help clients increase their brand value and effectively reach their target audiences.

AppNexus

Series E in 2014
AppNexus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based software platform designed to enhance and streamline programmatic online advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices both domestically and internationally, AppNexus provides a comprehensive suite of tools for advertisers and publishers. Its platform maximizes campaign performance and yield for online inventory, offering trading solutions and marketplaces for digital advertising. Advertisers can create custom trading desks and advertising networks, while the AppNexus Publisher Suite empowers publishers to optimize revenue through various demand sources. Key features include PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for diverse ad formats, and the AppNexus Apps program, which enables third-party technology vendors to develop tailored features for their clients. By leveraging data and machine learning, AppNexus facilitates intelligent, AI-driven advertising campaigns for marketers and agencies.

Indigenous Media

Seed Round in 2014
Indigenous Media is an operator of a studio designed to produce transformative content for all screens, including cinema and television as well as original digital material. In order to provide customers with access to the original material for their platforms, the company's studio creates scripted feature films in addition to original content for existing and developing platforms around the world.

Ace Metrix

Series C in 2014
Ace Metrix, Inc. specializes in video creative assessment solutions, delivering detailed analytics and insights for television and video advertisements. Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, California, the company provides a suite of services including Ace Metrix PRE for ad pre-testing, Ace Metrix LIVE for real-time analytics of digital ads, Ace Metrix POLITICS for evaluating campaign advertisements, and Ace Metrix VIVA for assessing Spanish language ads among U.S. Hispanic consumers. These tools offer brands, creative agencies, and publishers qualitative and quantitative data, competitive insights, and metrics to analyze the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns, facilitating real-time optimization.

Quirk

Acquisition in 2014
Quirk was founded in February 2010, to facilitate the translation of real-world connections to a rapidly growing number of social networks. Quirk gives users not only the ability to collect their entire online presence in one profile, but also the power to control what aspects of their online identity to share with new contacts. Quirks emphasis on connections extends beyond person to person. Social networking has given new life to customer relations. Quirk makes those connections easy, to the benefit of both businesses and consumers.

Twist Image

Acquisition in 2014
Twist Image is a digital marketing agency known for its extensive experience in assisting major brands to capitalize on significant opportunities. With over ten years of industry expertise, the agency offers a comprehensive range of digital marketing services. It specializes in creating fully integrated marketing platforms and campaigns that encompass social media, mobile strategies, interactive experiences, and content creation. Twist Image has established itself as a capable partner for sophisticated marketers seeking to enhance their digital presence and effectiveness.

XMKT Group

Acquisition in 2014
XMKT Group is a marketing services agency specialising in customer experience management.

Cognifide

Acquisition in 2014
Cognifide Limited is a digital technology consultancy that specializes in enhancing customer experiences for leading global businesses. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York and Johannesburg, Cognifide offers a range of services including digital marketing acceleration, marketing execution improvement, cost reduction, and consultancy. The company is particularly known for its engineering capabilities, with a development center based in Poznan, Poland, which is recognized for its technical talent. Cognifide has developed innovative tools such as Zen Garden, a site production accelerator for Adobe Experience Manager, and Zengage, which facilitates content management for tablets. Through its expertise, Cognifide empowers marketers to navigate complex digital landscapes more efficiently, enabling faster market entry and improved operational effectiveness.

Percolate

Series B in 2014
Percolate is a content marketing platform that enhances global marketing visibility and collaboration for brands. It offers a comprehensive suite of web and mobile marketing tools that streamline governance, planning, content creation, audience acquisition, customer management, and analytics. By uniting brand narratives, data, and storytelling, Percolate enables marketers to effectively manage complex marketing programs and integrated campaigns. This functionality allows organizations to gain control and agility, ensuring that personalized content is aligned with customer interactions across various teams and locations.

OrderDynamics

Series C in 2014
OrderDynamics Corp. specializes in eCommerce solutions for multi-channel retailers across North and Central America and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive order management system and commerce platform that facilitates both frontend and backend operations, including product merchandising, catalog management, promotions, and customer relationship management. OrderDynamics also provides mobile commerce solutions and various services such as strategic planning, implementation support, and marketing consulting. The platform enables retailers to enhance their fulfillment capabilities with features like order orchestration, inventory visibility, and returns management, catering to modern shopping preferences like click-and-collect and ship-from-store. Founded in 2000 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, OrderDynamics operates as a subsidiary of Tecsys Inc., serving a diverse range of clients, including well-known brands across multiple global markets.

TMARC

Acquisition in 2014
TMARC is a digital consumer engagement company that focuses on facilitating connections between consumers, shoppers, brands, and retailers. The company offers services designed to enhance the ability of brands to engage meaningfully with their audience. Specializing in mobile airtime and lifestyle rewards solutions, TMARC utilizes its proprietary in-house pin encryption technology to deliver innovative engagement strategies. This approach allows brands to create impactful interactions with consumers and retailers, ultimately fostering stronger relationships within the marketplace.

Marketeers Vietnam Company

Acquisition in 2014
Marketeers Vietnam is a privately held full-service integrated marketing company that offers a wide range of marketing services. The firm specializes in promotional campaigns, activation, marketing consulting, market planning, branding, and field marketing services. By combining these elements, Marketeers Vietnam aims to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients. The company focuses on helping businesses enhance their brand visibility and achieve their marketing objectives through strategic planning and execution.

Cerebra

Acquisition in 2013
Cerebra is a Johannesburg-based consulting firm specializing in public relations and marketing services. The company assists corporate clients in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the social era of business. Its offerings include community management, crisis management, social business strategy, and creative communication campaigns. Cerebra positions itself as Africa's social business authority, providing insights, advisory services, educational programs, and agency support to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape of social engagement.

Bottle Rocket

Acquisition in 2013
Bottle Rocket is an international mobile studio that specializes in creating sophisticated mobile experiences to connect brands with their customers. The company offers a range of services, including business strategy, product development, design, and technology solutions, aimed at enhancing user engagement and brand interactions. With a portfolio of over 250 applications across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and VR, Bottle Rocket sets high standards for mobile experiences that facilitate meaningful connections. By focusing on customer acquisition, engagement, and retention, the company helps its partners strengthen their businesses through innovative and user-centered solutions.

VMLY&R

Acquisition in 2013
At VMLY&R, they are thinkers, dreamers, constructors and builders. They connect what they imagine with the means to get it done. VMLY&R brings a practical, grounded approach to everything they do, demonstrated through a can-do attitude, professional accountability and a collaborative approach to solving challenges. At VMLY&R they value hard work, the human spirit and the idea that if the solution doesn't currently exist, they can create it.

Candyspace Media

Corporate Round in 2013
Candyspace specializes in digital marketing services that bridge customer value with business outcomes. The company offers a range of services, including user experience design, front-end web development, and mobile app development for platforms such as iOS, Android, and Roku. Additionally, Candyspace provides quality assurance, graphic design, and social media campaigns, along with analytics and data insights to enhance campaign performance. Their comprehensive approach includes strategy and planning, testing, and effective project and campaign management, ensuring that clients can optimize their digital presence and achieve their marketing objectives.

Scangroup

Acquisition in 2013
Scangroup is a marketing communication company based in Kenya that specializes in providing integrated marketing services. The company focuses on media planning and buying, advertising, branding, public relations, and digital advertising, among other areas. By consolidating various disciplines, Scangroup aims to deliver comprehensive communication solutions to its clients. The majority of its revenue is generated within the Kenyan market, reflecting its commitment to serving local businesses with tailored marketing strategies.

Muzy

Angel Round in 2013
Muzy is an online platform designed for creative individuals to create customizable blogs where they can post, enhance, and share a variety of content including photos, drawings, animations, and written thoughts. The platform offers a range of user-friendly applications that facilitate the editing and enhancement of visual content, allowing users to apply photo effects, create collages, and add captions. By providing tools for both artistic expression and social sharing, Muzy caters to those seeking a vibrant space to showcase their creativity and connect with others.

Leading Smart Holdings Limited

Series C in 2013
Leading Smart Holdings Limited is the digital advertising measurement company in China.

Miaozhen Systems

Series C in 2013
Beijing second hand information company (秒针信息) is a provider and evaluator of digital advertising solutions through cloud computing, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence technology. It is also the first digital advertising effect evaluation enterprise specializing in target audiences in China. Founded in 2006, Beijing second hand information company solves the problem of contact effect of online advertisement by arrival rate, effective frequency, internet gross rating points, audience features, and provides an inter-media effect evaluation and optimization tool.

Fullscreen

Series A in 2013
Fullscreen Media is a media company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in social-first entertainment experiences. Founded in 2011, Fullscreen provides technology and services that facilitate the creation and sharing of video content, catering to a connected generation. Its offerings include marketing services designed to help companies engage and monetize their social audiences, as well as creative strategies that enhance brand awareness. Additionally, Fullscreen provides merchandise for men, women, and children, along with various accessories available online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Otter Media, focusing on empowering artists, creators, brands, and agencies to effectively connect with and entertain their audiences.

John Street

Acquisition in 2013
John Street, Inc is one of Canada’s top creative agencies. Founded in 2001 and based in Toronto, john st. employs approximately 100 people and has unaudited revenues for the year ended 31 December 2012 of approximately $14.0 million, with gross assets at the same date of $5.5 million. Clients include AstraZeneca, Kruger, ING Direct, Maple Leaf Foods and Tata.

MRC

Private Equity Round in 2013
MRC (Formerly Valance, Media Rights Capital), is comprised of Businesses in Film, Television, Media, and Data; Brands Include The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Vibe and dick clark productions.

Salmon

Acquisition in 2013
Salmon was founded in 1989 and quickly established a reputation for on time, on budget delivery of business systems that deliver measurable competitive value. Since 2000, Salmon is best known for delivering and supporting large-scale eCommerce systems for multi-channel leaders like Argos. In 2012, Salmon was ranked 7th in The Drum’s Top 100 Digital list and 2nd in the Design and Build list.

Globant

Funding Round in 2013
Globant is a digitally native company that specializes in assisting organizations with their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2003 in Argentina and now headquartered in Luxembourg, Globant focuses on creating customized software solutions that blend innovation, design, and engineering. The company primarily serves clients in the United States and Latin America, with a notable concentration in the media, entertainment, and financial services sectors. By leveraging advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, Globant aims to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers, enabling organizations to reinvent themselves and enhance customer experiences.

Affectiva

Series A in 2012
Affectiva, Inc. specializes in emotion-sensing artificial intelligence software that helps businesses understand consumer engagement with digital content, advertising, and communication. Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from MIT Media Lab, the company leverages deep learning, computer vision, and extensive real-world data to detect nuanced human emotions and cognitive states by analyzing facial and vocal expressions. Affectiva offers a software development kit, a cloud-based API, and various solutions tailored for industries such as advertising, automotive, social robotics, and healthcare. Its in-cabin sensing technology is particularly noteworthy, as it enables automotive manufacturers and fleet managers to create safer and more personalized transportation experiences. Affectiva's tools are utilized by a significant number of Fortune Global 500 companies to enhance consumer engagement through more effective testing of ads, videos, and television programming. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Affectiva also maintains an office in Cairo, Egypt.

Acceleration

Acquisition in 2012
Acceleration is a digital advertising agency established in 1999, with offices located in major cities including Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Dubai, Johannesburg, London, and New York. The company employs 148 marketing technologists who specialize in integrating technology into marketing campaigns to optimize media performance. Acceleration offers technology and data consulting services that include the architecture, implementation, and orchestration of digital marketing and publishing technologies. These services are designed to help clients enhance their digital business initiatives and drive growth in their operations.

Say Media

Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. The company operates the Tempest publishing platform, which empowers independent content creators to develop engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, an expandable media ad unit designed to enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames on any trading desk. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media provides brands with effective and accountable ways to connect with target audiences. Founded in 2004 and originally known as VideoEgg, Say Media is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. The company operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc.

Jumptap

Venture Round in 2012
Jumptap is a leading mobile advertising network specializing in targeted mobile advertising. With access to 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million users globally, the company leverages its extensive technology and partnerships with third-party data providers to gain insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to offer precise targeting capabilities at scale. The network collaborates with a wide range of premium publishers and applications while constantly optimizing campaigns to ensure maximum return on investment for advertisers and optimal yield for publishers and developers. Jumptap also emphasizes mobile advertising privacy standards and actively contributes to industry knowledge through initiatives like its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports.

AKQA

Acquisition in 2012
AKQA is a global company that specializes in the imaginative application of art and science to develop digital services and products. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Francisco, it employs over 2,000 people across 16 offices worldwide. The company takes an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to design adaptive digital solutions, delivering significant returns for its clients. AKQA offers a wide range of services, including marketing, digital product design, interactive advertising, web development, and customer relationship management. Its client portfolio features prominent brands such as Activision, Audi, Delta, Nike, Starbucks, Rolls-Royce, and Verizon. Notable projects include innovative applications like the Nike Rise 'House of Mamba' LED floor, the Eco:Drive connected-car system, and the Heineken Star Player for live sports engagement.

Ace Metrix

Series C in 2012
Ace Metrix, Inc. specializes in video creative assessment solutions, delivering detailed analytics and insights for television and video advertisements. Founded in 2007 and based in El Segundo, California, the company provides a suite of services including Ace Metrix PRE for ad pre-testing, Ace Metrix LIVE for real-time analytics of digital ads, Ace Metrix POLITICS for evaluating campaign advertisements, and Ace Metrix VIVA for assessing Spanish language ads among U.S. Hispanic consumers. These tools offer brands, creative agencies, and publishers qualitative and quantitative data, competitive insights, and metrics to analyze the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns, facilitating real-time optimization.

mySupermarket

Series D in 2012
mySupermarket Limited operates an online price comparison platform that assists grocery shoppers in the United Kingdom in saving money. Founded in 2006 and based in London, the platform enables users to compare prices on a wide range of products, including groceries, household items, and personal care products. By providing transparent pricing, promotional offers, and product information, mySupermarket helps consumers locate online deals and vouchers, facilitating cost-effective shopping across various stores. The service aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easier for individuals to find the best prices and savings on their grocery purchases.

Barrows Global

Funding Round in 2012
Barrows is a specialist in retail marketing, providing a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance shopper engagement and drive sales. With over 20 years of experience across various consumer goods sectors, the company leverages insights and methodical planning to develop effective shopper marketing strategies. Barrows focuses on fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to produce precise briefs that guide their design, engineering, testing, and implementation processes. Their offerings include retail strategy, shopper marketing, rapid prototyping, display design, category transformation, and product development, all aimed at creating transformative retail experiences. By partnering with other organizations when necessary, Barrows ensures that its clients benefit from expert capabilities in the marketing landscape.

EffectiveUI

Acquisition in 2012
EffectiveUI specializes in designing and developing digital solutions aimed at enhancing user interactions with technology. The company caters to the Fortune 1000 and innovative enterprises by creating custom applications, including user interfaces for web, mobile, desktop, and touch-enabled platforms. EffectiveUI also focuses on mission-critical web applications and integrated mobile apps, and it offers services such as strategic guidance, training, and the provision of embedded experts. The firm's commitment to improving the interface between people and technology underlines its belief that successful digital products rely on effective user experiences. Additionally, EffectiveUI implements workplace applications, dashboards, and data visualization tools, further supporting its clients in achieving their digital objectives.

41?29!

Acquisition in 2012
41?29! is a creative media agency that designs and offers online social media campaigns. The agency employs 48 people and clients include Diageo, Garanti Bank, Kraft, Microsoft, Nokia, Renault, Ulker, and Unilever.

The Glover Park Group

Acquisition in 2011
The Glover Park Group is a strategic communications and government affairs firm based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2001. It operates at the intersection of business, government, media, culture, and technology, offering a comprehensive range of services to help clients effectively communicate their messages and navigate complex challenges. The firm specializes in advocacy, corporate communications, issues and crisis management, legislative affairs, media relations, public affairs, and research services. Its diverse clientele includes non-profit organizations, initiative campaigns, and industry coalitions, all of whom seek the firm's expertise in storytelling, policy shaping, product marketing, and identity transformation.

InGameAd

Series B in 2011
InGameAd is a prominent mobile advertising platform specializing in mobile virtual currency. Its flagship service, 17coin, boasts over 20 million registered users, making it the largest user-initiated and value-exchanged mobile video ad platform globally. InGameAd aims to transform the advertising landscape by offering an innovative online video advertising platform that provides technical consulting and social media marketing services. These services are designed for both game operators and advertisers who wish to utilize in-gaming opportunities, thereby enabling clients to enhance their growth and engagement within the gaming industry. The company is supported by notable investors, including WPP, Singtel Innov8, and Revolution Ventures.

Leading Smart Holdings Limited

Series B in 2011
Leading Smart Holdings Limited is the digital advertising measurement company in China.

Miaozhen Systems

Series B in 2011
Beijing second hand information company (秒针信息) is a provider and evaluator of digital advertising solutions through cloud computing, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence technology. It is also the first digital advertising effect evaluation enterprise specializing in target audiences in China. Founded in 2006, Beijing second hand information company solves the problem of contact effect of online advertisement by arrival rate, effective frequency, internet gross rating points, audience features, and provides an inter-media effect evaluation and optimization tool.

Miaozhen Systems

Series B in 2011
Beijing second hand information company (秒针信息) is a provider and evaluator of digital advertising solutions through cloud computing, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence technology. It is also the first digital advertising effect evaluation enterprise specializing in target audiences in China. Founded in 2006, Beijing second hand information company solves the problem of contact effect of online advertisement by arrival rate, effective frequency, internet gross rating points, audience features, and provides an inter-media effect evaluation and optimization tool.

Lumi Global

Series A in 2011
Lumi Global is a technology company that specializes in enhancing audience engagement and insight during events such as annual general meetings (AGMs), conferences, and other gatherings. The company is known for its innovative platforms, including Vevox, a leading real-time polling and Q&A tool widely adopted by corporations and educational institutions for its user-friendly interface and high-quality performance. Lumi Global also offers QMob, a mobile solution designed for market research that enables users to capture and share data effectively wherever they are. By focusing on simplicity and reliability, Lumi Global aims to ensure that all voices are heard during events, making each meeting and class more impactful and engaging.

MRC

Debt Financing in 2011
MRC (Formerly Valance, Media Rights Capital), is comprised of Businesses in Film, Television, Media, and Data; Brands Include The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Vibe and dick clark productions.

Affectiva

Series A in 2011
Affectiva, Inc. specializes in emotion-sensing artificial intelligence software that helps businesses understand consumer engagement with digital content, advertising, and communication. Founded in 2009 as a spin-off from MIT Media Lab, the company leverages deep learning, computer vision, and extensive real-world data to detect nuanced human emotions and cognitive states by analyzing facial and vocal expressions. Affectiva offers a software development kit, a cloud-based API, and various solutions tailored for industries such as advertising, automotive, social robotics, and healthcare. Its in-cabin sensing technology is particularly noteworthy, as it enables automotive manufacturers and fleet managers to create safer and more personalized transportation experiences. Affectiva's tools are utilized by a significant number of Fortune Global 500 companies to enhance consumer engagement through more effective testing of ads, videos, and television programming. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Affectiva also maintains an office in Cairo, Egypt.

F.biz

Acquisition in 2011
F.biz Ltda. is a digital advertising agency based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1999. The company has experienced significant growth, achieving an annual growth rate of nearly 50%. With a team of approximately 200 employees, F.biz provides a range of digital marketing services to a diverse clientele, including notable brands such as Unilever, Campari, Itaú, Vivo, and NetShoes. The agency's focus on innovative advertising solutions has positioned it as a key player in the Brazilian digital marketing landscape.

Domo

Angel Round in 2011
Domo, Inc. is a technology company based in American Fork, Utah, that operates a cloud-based platform designed to connect various data, systems, and personnel within organizations. Founded in 2010, Domo's platform enables users, from executives to frontline employees, to access real-time data and insights, facilitating business management through mobile devices. The company offers a subscription-based service that includes a Programmatic Revenue Solution, which integrates complex data from advertising servers and sell-side platforms into user-friendly dashboards. Domo generates revenue primarily through subscriptions to its platform and professional services, allowing organizations to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

nPario

Venture Round in 2011
nPario is a provider of data products and services that enable companies to understand and market consumer commercial intent. Led by recognized data veterans Bassel Ojjeh, Krishna Uppala, and Basel Tutunji nPario delivers solutions that allow companies to increase their revenue by gaining and acting upon consumer behavior insights.

Commarco

Acquisition in 2011
Commarco is a holding company for communications and marketing agencies primarily operating in the German-speaking region. It encompasses approximately 25 agencies that collectively provide a comprehensive range of communication services, including traditional advertising, public relations, customer relationship management, digital marketing, 3D communication, and data management. With around 1,200 employees across its agencies in Europe, Commarco aims to deliver diverse marketing solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

VICE Media

Venture Round in 2011
VICE Media is a global youth-oriented media company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It specializes in producing high-quality content that encompasses a wide range of subjects, including investigative journalism, world news, travel, art, politics, sports, fashion, and lifestyle topics. VICE engages its audience through various platforms, including print, online, television, and feature films, and is known for its unique approach to storytelling that often focuses on unconventional and underrepresented perspectives. The company distributes its content through multiple channels, including original programming and online videos, and offers magazine subscriptions, books, and DVDs through its online store. VICE Media aims to educate and engage its audience, particularly younger demographics, by providing insightful and thought-provoking digital content.

Jumptap

Venture Round in 2011
Jumptap is a leading mobile advertising network specializing in targeted mobile advertising. With access to 107 million mobile users in the U.S. and 156 million users globally, the company leverages its extensive technology and partnerships with third-party data providers to gain insights into mobile audiences. This enables Jumptap to offer precise targeting capabilities at scale. The network collaborates with a wide range of premium publishers and applications while constantly optimizing campaigns to ensure maximum return on investment for advertisers and optimal yield for publishers and developers. Jumptap also emphasizes mobile advertising privacy standards and actively contributes to industry knowledge through initiatives like its Understanding Mobile Audience series and monthly MobileSTAT reports.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2011
Visible Technologies specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of software and services aimed at extracting business value from social communities. Its flagship product, Visible Intelligence™, is a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance competitive and brand intelligence, improve marketing ROI, and provide deeper customer insights. With a focus on agility and scalability, the platform enables brands to engage with their communities rapidly. Headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London and New York, Visible has established itself as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the industry. The company has built strong partnerships with notable clients, including Office Depot, Microsoft, and FedEx, and is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in analytics, digital marketing, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Visible Technologies empowers businesses to effectively manage their online brand presence and optimize their marketing strategies.

Who Digital

Acquisition in 2011
Who Digital is a Customer Experience (CX) systems integration company specializing in highly strategic, creative and innovative digital solutions that co-exist in a world beyond the browser; multi-channel, VR + AR and mobile enabled. Our mantra is delivering software solutions built on Insight, Innovation and Integration. Continuously seeking out to construct better, more intimate Brand and Consumer relationships through experience driven and contextually delightful digital platforms.
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