Allen & Company

Allen & Company is a private, family-owned investment banking and advisory firm based in New York City. It provides mergers and acquisitions advisory and capital-raising services, including private placements, underwriting, and brokerage for entertainment and media companies, with emphasis on technology, media, healthcare, and sports sectors. The firm also maintains an investment arm that funds venture capital opportunities in entertainment and media.

Richard Fields

Managing Director

Nancy Peretsman

Managing Director

Past deals in Media

Gather

Series E in 2010
Gather is a demand-driven media company. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Skyword, the leader in Search-Driven Media (SDM). The site is powered by content created by Skywriters, who create more than 8,000 pieces of content that reach more than 9M people worldwide. Gather is the place where millions and millions of people come for fresh perspective on what's happening now. Gather members can share their own views and join in conversation with others who share their interests. The Gather site offers thousands of pieces of content in the following categories: Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Celebs, Business and Technology.

Vox Media

Series B in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Gather

Series D in 2009
Gather is a demand-driven media company. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Skyword, the leader in Search-Driven Media (SDM). The site is powered by content created by Skywriters, who create more than 8,000 pieces of content that reach more than 9M people worldwide. Gather is the place where millions and millions of people come for fresh perspective on what's happening now. Gather members can share their own views and join in conversation with others who share their interests. The Gather site offers thousands of pieces of content in the following categories: Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Celebs, Business and Technology.

Vox Media

Series A in 2009
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Selectable Media

Venture Round in 2008
Selectable Media Inc. is a company specializing in video advertising solutions that connect brands with engaged audiences. The firm offers innovative services for advertisers, including Selectable Value Exchange, which allows audiences to access content in exchange for interacting with brands, and Selectable Sponsored Stories, which seamlessly integrate branded video content in relevant contexts. For publishers, Selectable Media provides tools like Content-Unlock and Value Exchange, enabling consumers to access content by engaging with advertisements or subscribing. The company's platform supports a diverse range of publisher partners, such as newspapers, magazines, and various online services, including social media, mobile games, and sports trivia applications. By facilitating consumer interactions with brand advertising, Selectable Media helps publishers effectively monetize their content while providing advertisers with targeted audience access. Founded in 2005 and based in New York, Selectable Media was previously known as Nabbr.com Corp. and rebranded in May 2007.

Vox Media

Venture Round in 2008
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Spot Runner AI

Series B in 2006
Spot Runner AI, established in 2003, specializes in television advertising services for businesses. Leveraging advanced technology, the company offers a range of services including commercial production, media planning and buying, along with innovative solutions like contextual video advertising, machine learning, and data analysis. Their platform empowers advertisers and publishers with cutting-edge tools for effective and efficient advertising campaigns.

Gather

Series B in 2006
Gather is a demand-driven media company. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Skyword, the leader in Search-Driven Media (SDM). The site is powered by content created by Skywriters, who create more than 8,000 pieces of content that reach more than 9M people worldwide. Gather is the place where millions and millions of people come for fresh perspective on what's happening now. Gather members can share their own views and join in conversation with others who share their interests. The Gather site offers thousands of pieces of content in the following categories: Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Celebs, Business and Technology.

Outside Television

Series B in 2000
Outside Television, Inc. is a national programming network that specializes in outdoor-lifestyle content, showcasing a wide array of activities such as running, biking, skiing, sailing, surfing, and kayaking. The company emphasizes the adventurous aspects of these activities and the lives of the individuals who participate in them. Content produced by Outside Television is accessible in homes across the United States and through various cable networks. Originally founded in 1985 as Resort Sports Network, Inc., the company rebranded to Outside Television, Inc. in August 1999. Based in Portland, Maine, Outside Television aims to inspire active lifestyle participants by providing innovative and motivating content that enhances awareness of their potential in activities, training, and nutrition.
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