Battery Ventures

Battery Ventures is a Boston-based investment firm founded in 1983 that specializes in technology-focused investments. The firm targets category-defining businesses across various sectors, including application software, IT infrastructure, consumer internet and mobile services, industrial technologies, and life science tools. By identifying and supporting innovative companies within these markets, Battery Ventures aims to foster growth and development in the technology landscape. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm combines expertise and strategic insight to guide its investment decisions.

Roland Anderson

Principal

Alex Benik

Partner

Dallin Bills

Principal

William Binch

Operating Partner

Sudheendra Chilappagari

Vice President, Investments

Danel Dayan

Venture Investor

Morad Elhafed

General Partner

Zakary Ewen

Principal

Cornel J. Faucher

Partner

Jesse Feldman

General Partner

Russell Fleischer

General Partner

Duncan Gills

Principal

Brandon Gleklen

Principal

Luis-Luca de Haas

Analyst, Investments

Satoshi Harris-Koizumi

Principal

Margaret Hendren

Analyst

Olivia Henkoff

Venture Capital Investor

Dillon Joyce

Principal

Max-Julian Kaye

Principal

Lior Mallul

Vice President, Investments

Thomas Marchioni

Analyst, Investments

Victoria Mayzlish

Analyst, Investments

Itzik Parnafes

General Partner

Matt Penney

Vice President, Information Technology

Justin Rosner

Principal

Chris Schiavo

CFO

Collier Searle

Principal

Tate Searle

Analyst

Shiran Shalev

Partner

Zachary Smotherman

General Partner

Zack Smotherman

Partner and Private Equity Investor

Chelsea Stoner

General Partner

Gavin Tasker

Associate, Investments

Estelle Tessaro

Analyst, Private Equity

Chandler Ward

Analyst

Jordan Welu

Principal

Enzo Wiener

Associate, Investments

Peter Winans

Associate, Investments

Past deals in Video Streaming

Stretch Internet

Acquisition in 2018
Stretch Internet, LLC is a prominent provider of live streaming solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes schools, churches, businesses, and various organizations. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, the company specializes in developing a customizable live streaming platform that integrates social media, allows for the viewing of multiple streams in one portal, and supports the creation of tailored content. The platform also features revenue-generating options such as rotating graphic billboards, pre-roll video, and pay-per-view services. Additionally, it enhances user engagement by providing tools for tracking game statistics, live data feeds, and instant highlight features. Stretch Internet's services are particularly beneficial for athletic organizations, helping them connect with fans, alumni, and parents who are unable to attend events in person, as well as assisting churches and production companies in reaching broader audiences during various events. As of May 2018, Stretch Internet operates as a subsidiary of Clubessential LLC.

Marco Polo

Series A in 2015
Marco Polo is a video communication application that aims to enhance connections among friends and family. It provides users with high-quality video capabilities combined with the ease of text messaging, facilitating both one-to-one and group conversations. This platform enables individuals to stay connected in a meaningful and convenient manner, making it easier to maintain relationships regardless of distance.

FreeWheel Media

Series E in 2012
FreeWheel Media is a company that specializes in managing the economics of content for the entertainment industry. It provides a comprehensive platform designed for video advertising analytics and management, offering technical infrastructure that supports revenue rights management and business operations. FreeWheel Media's services include advertising sales rights, contract management, ad serving, and analytics, as well as support for programmatic and linear online advertising. The company also delivers advisory services to assist clients in optimizing their advertising strategies and operations, enabling them to effectively manage and monetize their content across various platforms.

Happy Bits Company

Venture Round in 2012
Happy Bits designs and develops a mobile application that allows users to share videos through messenger. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

FreeWheel Media

Series D in 2010
FreeWheel Media is a company that specializes in managing the economics of content for the entertainment industry. It provides a comprehensive platform designed for video advertising analytics and management, offering technical infrastructure that supports revenue rights management and business operations. FreeWheel Media's services include advertising sales rights, contract management, ad serving, and analytics, as well as support for programmatic and linear online advertising. The company also delivers advisory services to assist clients in optimizing their advertising strategies and operations, enabling them to effectively manage and monetize their content across various platforms.

FreeWheel Media

Series C in 2009
FreeWheel Media is a company that specializes in managing the economics of content for the entertainment industry. It provides a comprehensive platform designed for video advertising analytics and management, offering technical infrastructure that supports revenue rights management and business operations. FreeWheel Media's services include advertising sales rights, contract management, ad serving, and analytics, as well as support for programmatic and linear online advertising. The company also delivers advisory services to assist clients in optimizing their advertising strategies and operations, enabling them to effectively manage and monetize their content across various platforms.

Ruckus

Series B in 2007
Ruckus Network Inc., is the provider of the college-only digital entertainment service, Ruckus. Ruckus offers: National, local, and campus-based programming Over 3.2 million free, high fidelity, licensed tracks of music from major labels and indies Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, independent films, TV shows and music videos. Robust social networking features that allow students with similar music, video and programming interests to explore, connect and share with friends on their campus and meet new people with similar interests on campuses across the country. Comprehensive and continuously evolving media, wrapped in a social networking fabric, which Ruckus members find increasingly valuable and compelling. Dedicated field operations team provides a comprehensive set of services and support that make Ruckus a strong partner in building a digital network and strengthening your campus community. Based in Herndon, Virginia, Ruckus is backed by Battery Ventures and Shelter Capital Partners, which are leading technology investment firms that invest in businesses at all stages of growth with a focus on high-value contributions to companies that have the potential to become industry leaders.

Ruckus

Series A in 2006
Ruckus Network Inc., is the provider of the college-only digital entertainment service, Ruckus. Ruckus offers: National, local, and campus-based programming Over 3.2 million free, high fidelity, licensed tracks of music from major labels and indies Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, independent films, TV shows and music videos. Robust social networking features that allow students with similar music, video and programming interests to explore, connect and share with friends on their campus and meet new people with similar interests on campuses across the country. Comprehensive and continuously evolving media, wrapped in a social networking fabric, which Ruckus members find increasingly valuable and compelling. Dedicated field operations team provides a comprehensive set of services and support that make Ruckus a strong partner in building a digital network and strengthening your campus community. Based in Herndon, Virginia, Ruckus is backed by Battery Ventures and Shelter Capital Partners, which are leading technology investment firms that invest in businesses at all stages of growth with a focus on high-value contributions to companies that have the potential to become industry leaders.

Ruckus

Series A in 2004
Ruckus Network Inc., is the provider of the college-only digital entertainment service, Ruckus. Ruckus offers: National, local, and campus-based programming Over 3.2 million free, high fidelity, licensed tracks of music from major labels and indies Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, independent films, TV shows and music videos. Robust social networking features that allow students with similar music, video and programming interests to explore, connect and share with friends on their campus and meet new people with similar interests on campuses across the country. Comprehensive and continuously evolving media, wrapped in a social networking fabric, which Ruckus members find increasingly valuable and compelling. Dedicated field operations team provides a comprehensive set of services and support that make Ruckus a strong partner in building a digital network and strengthening your campus community. Based in Herndon, Virginia, Ruckus is backed by Battery Ventures and Shelter Capital Partners, which are leading technology investment firms that invest in businesses at all stages of growth with a focus on high-value contributions to companies that have the potential to become industry leaders.
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