Comcast Corporation is a multinational media and technology company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates primarily through two divisions: Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the largest providers of video, high-speed internet, and phone services in the United States, catering to both residential and business customers under the XFINITY brand. The company also offers wireless security and automation services for homes. NBCUniversal encompasses a wide range of media operations, including news, entertainment, and sports cable networks, as well as the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks. Additionally, NBCUniversal is involved in television production, owns television station groups, and operates Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts.
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Urban League Of Springfield
Grant in 2025
Urban League Of Springfield advocates for and offers model services to African Americans and other minorities Greater Springfield.
INvets
Grant in 2025
INvets helps manage the strains of transition by analyzing and developing your resumes, giving you access to Happy LLC, and sharing the benefits Indiana provides to Veterans. INvets recognizes that leaving the military changes a family's life and may cause a great deal of stress. It is not just one individual beginning a new career.
The Literacy Alliance
Grant in 2025
The Literacy Alliance is a non-profit firm that provides education, training, learning centers, literacy programs, and tutoring services.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2024
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
AACCWP
Grant in 2024
AACCWP is a full-service organization that provides over 500 African American business owners and professionals with ongoing access.
ReadWest
Grant in 2024
ReadWest is a non-profit literacy agency providing one-to-one tutoring by trained volunteers.
Imaginario AI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Imaginario AI is the Zapier of video search, understanding and transformation. A best-in-class suite of APIs and AI creative agents for non-technical teams. Our technology makes any video in the world searchable without time-based metadata - make your video library searchable down to scene level across visuals, sound, and speech in a multimodal way. We want to empower millions of non-technical teams in video-heavy industries with easy-to-use APIs and plug-and-play features without the need to invest in complex video ML models and infrastructure from scratch.
ESCCI
Grant in 2023
ESCCI is a non-profit organization federally designated to offer nursing home care and elder services for people within the region.
Urban League of Eastern MA
Grant in 2023
Urban League of Eastern MA is an organization and one of the oldest affiliates within the national urban league movement. Their doors are open to the at-large Boston community and surrounding metropolitan area residents. ULEM has been employing a multi-point strategy to deliver services and programs that aim to increase self-reliance, specifically in the area of workforce and economic development. The mission of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is to enable adults in Eastern MA to overcome racial, and social barriers, economic inequities, and sexual and domestic violence to employment and economic development opportunities.
YMCA of Greater Boston
Grant in 2023
The YMCA is committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices in keeping with privacy laws. The YMCA uses modern information and communication technologies to support their YMCA activities. Their Privacy Statement covers the YMCA and their website. When visiting their website, their web server automatically logs domain name and standard information about the operating system and web browser you are using, as provided by your web browser. This information is used for statistical purposes to help us manage our site but does not identify you in any way. They collect personal information about you only if you volunteer it in a survey, through registration and/or when making a donation. They may use this information to contact you for support purposes and to answer questions you submit to the site. All information is kept confidential.
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative
Grant in 2023
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative's vision is that all children are embraced by our community as our own and supported to reach their full potential in school and in life, cradle to career.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke
Grant in 2023
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The Literacy Alliance
Grant in 2023
The Literacy Alliance is a non-profit firm that provides education, training, learning centers, literacy programs, and tutoring services.
Per Scholas
Grant in 2023
Per Scholas was founded more than 20 years ago to break the cycle of poverty by providing technology access and education in underserved communities. CREATING OPPORTUNITY For people who work hard, they create real opportunities to build better lives for themselves and their families. CLOSING THE SKILLS DIVIDE They prepare smart, dedicated people to work in key technical roles, always designing their courses in response to what employers tell us they need. ACHIEVING DIVERSITY They are building a more diverse technical workforce by creating on-ramps for women and people of color, groups staggeringly underrepresented in IT employment today. 90% of their students are people of color, a third are women and a third are disconnected young adults.
Native Women Lead
Grant in 2023
Native Women Lead is a non-profit organization created by Native American Women entrepreneurs to build a connected community.
T1 Entertainment & Sports
Seed Round in 2022
T1 Entertainment & Sports is a global esports joint venture that owns and operates the ultra-successful T1 League of Legends (LoL) Champions Korea (LCK) team, along with teams in competitive gaming segments that include Fortnite, Dota 2, PUBG, Super Smash Bros., Hearthstone and Apex Legends. Building upon the rich legacy of SKT T1, T1 will expand its teams globally, celebrate new victories, and create even more opportunities for fans to embrace T1’s gaming culture, content, and players in every corner of the world.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2022
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
Central Boston Elder Services
Grant in 2022
Central Boston Elder Services offers supportive services and programs to those in need of health and human services, such as the elderly and the disabled. They offer adult foster care, a resident service coordinator, home care programs, and other services. They are dedicated to cooperating with individuals, groups, and organizations within the community who share their aim to eradicate social, economic, and health inequities.
One Bead
Grant in 2022
One bead is a non profit organization that thrives to reduce the opportunity gap by providing high-impact entrepreneurial programming to low-income communities students across Boston.
KYD Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2022
KYD Labs is a developer of a blockchain-enabled event ticketing platform designed to enhance the profitability of events for organizers and artists. By facilitating audience ownership, loyalty, and ticket resale, the platform allows event promoters, brands, venues, and artists to engage more effectively with their audiences. It offers the advantages of loyalty programs, sponsorship opportunities, and traceability while avoiding the complexities associated with wallets and cryptocurrencies. Instead, the platform utilizes traditional credit card payments and standard fiat payouts, ensuring a seamless experience for all parties involved in live events.
Miami Dade College
Grant in 2022
As one of the most reputable colleges in Florida and the largest in the nation, Miami Dade College (MDC) opens a world of opportunities to students who plan to go the distance in their education, or professionals hoping to expand their skill-set. With multiple areas of study offering bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, as well as vocational certificates and enrichment programs, you will likely find what you are looking for. Choose from more than 150 academic programs or participate in MDC’s distance learning and Weekend College that work around your busy schedule. Tuition for any of these programs is low compared to the prestigious four-year institutions many MDC grads attend, however financial aid, grants and scholarships are available to eligible students. While Miami Dade College is the largest college in the nation with eight campuses and over 150,000 students, it offers small class sizes to help optimize your learning experience and collaborate with your peers. For ambitious high school students looking to get a head start in their college careers, MDC offers a dual enrollment program, the School for Advanced Studies for accelerated students, and the New World School of the Arts, a program designed to prepare students for professional careers in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts. For those who want to enrich their life or further their career, non-credit programs are available through the School of Community Education, including Adult Education, GED Preparation, English as a Second Language, and more! Tired of living in boring old Miami? Although Miami Dade College’s diverse student life is active and full of character, its short or long-term study abroad programs allow you to experience new cultures in some of the most historically-rich and vibrant countries on the planet…for college credit!
LEVL Technologies
Acquisition in 2022
LEVL Technologies Inc. offers a device intelligence and identity platform designed to enhance network security and user privacy. Its primary product, LEVL-ID, provides a unique identifier for each device on a network, facilitating device classification and identification across various environments, including homes, enterprise networks, and public Wi-Fi. The company employs a passive out-of-band approach to discover, identify, and verify devices attempting to access the network, utilizing existing device identifiers to ensure privacy without compromising performance. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, LEVL Technologies addresses challenges such as MAC address randomization across multiple industries, including residential internet service providers, hospitality, public Wi-Fi, and educational institutions. As the demand for device intelligence grows, the relevance of LEVL-ID continues to expand into new markets.
Endorsify
Venture Round in 2020
Endorsify, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that operates a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate connections between brands and influencers. Founded in 2016, the platform enables influencers to create detailed profiles while allowing brands to discover and engage with these influencers for their marketing campaigns. Endorsify offers a range of features, including a network for content creators, a pricing model for influencer-generated content, and tools for managing campaign details and strategies. Additionally, the platform provides fully managed campaign services to assist brands in executing their marketing initiatives effectively.
Notion
Acquisition in 2020
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Blueface
Acquisition in 2020
Blueface Limited is a telecommunications company specializing in unified communication-as-a-service (UCaaS) and cloud telephony solutions. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in London and Italy, Blueface serves businesses and carriers across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The company offers a range of services, including hosted PBX, VoIP, managed networks, and mobile services, all designed to enhance communication efficiencies while reducing costs for clients. Blueface has developed a proprietary cloud voice platform that provides flexible and scalable communication solutions tailored to meet the needs of various enterprises, from small businesses to large corporations. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to research and development, having received multiple awards for its technological advancements. As a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, Blueface continues to focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to operate more effectively.
Nerd Street Gamers
Series A in 2019
Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers. The company promotes greater access to the esports industry, laying a national framework for esports talent development and high-quality gaming tournaments. NSG has received early backing from SeventySix Capital, a premier sports tech venture capital firm, Comcast Spectacor and Five Below.
Metrological
Acquisition in 2019
Metrological is a provider of software services tailored for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company specializes in delivering television app stores, app content management solutions, and a cloud-based platform for application service deployment. Through its Metrological App Framework (MAF), the company enables operators to seamlessly integrate their television and over-the-top (OTT) content, creating a unified viewing experience. MAF allows applications to operate independently of the device and its middleware, offering a flexible and manageable environment for app deployment and control.
Fingoal
Funding Round in 2019
FinGoal is a company focused on creating tools for financial technology (FinTech) developers, enabling them to offer personalized financial advice to consumers. Its proprietary platform analyzes individual spending habits and preferences, allowing users to identify savings opportunities across various expenditures, from everyday purchases to larger expenses like insurance and travel. By examining credit and debit card transactions, FinGoal empowers banks, credit unions, and FinTech developers to develop customized profiles for each user, facilitating targeted recommendations and actions to optimize their financial decisions. This approach aims to enhance consumer financial health by ensuring they receive the best value from their spending.
Uncanny
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Uncanny is a company that specializes in enhancing live streaming and content creation through its AI-driven platform. It offers an innovative solution for streamers and content creators, enabling them to produce engaging broadcasts and integrate non-intrusive, relevant advertisements into their streams. By using artificial intelligence, Uncanny's platform helps brands effectively connect with gamers, thereby facilitating monetization opportunities for content creators and enhancing the overall viewer experience.
Deep Blue Communications
Acquisition in 2019
Headquartered in Latham NY, with satellite offices around the United States, Deep Blue Communications has been an industry leader for more than 15 years, engineering, installing and supporting WiFi networks for hotels, large entertainment venues, retail stores, marinas & more. Deep Blue has made the INC 5000 list of the fastest growing companies for the last six years, and has emerged as the leader in meeting the needs of the converged property; integrating hospitality, retail, and entertainment services.
Blockdaemon
Seed Round in 2019
Blockdaemon Inc. is a company that develops a blockchain node management platform, enabling businesses, enterprises, and developers to efficiently deploy and manage blockchain applications. The platform supports over 30 blockchain protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Tezos, and Polkadot, offering tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions. Blockdaemon's solution is designed for flexibility, allowing users to switch between networks and chains easily, thus simplifying the configuration process. The company also provides valuable dev-ops guidance to support the blockchain developer ecosystem. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Blockdaemon has additional offices in New York and Ireland.
Players' Lounge
Seed Round in 2019
Players' Lounge Inc., operating as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming platform that allows casual gamers to compete for cash and prizes. Founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware, it provides an online environment where users can find opponents willing to engage in friendly wagers over popular video games or participate in organized tournaments. The platform caters to the vast majority of gamers who aspire to earn money through gaming, even if only a small fraction succeed in becoming professional players. By facilitating instant e-sports competitions, Players' Lounge aims to democratize the opportunity for all gamers to monetize their skills and enjoy competitive play.
BluVector
Acquisition in 2019
BluVector is a company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in cyber-threat detection and hunting solutions. Its platform offers advanced capabilities to identify and combat evolving security threats, enabling businesses and government entities to safeguard their data and systems effectively. By delivering fast, scalable, and integrated detection of malicious software, BluVector helps security teams proactively address potential risks and stay ahead of advanced threats, thereby reducing the likelihood of data breaches and theft. The company is committed to empowering organizations with the tools necessary to operate with confidence in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.
Xogo
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Xogo is a hardware and software platform aimed at empowering individuals, particularly those with disabilities, to effectively engage with technology. It provides a versatile solution by enabling connections between a wide variety of devices, including standard USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack inputs. This compatibility allows users to integrate and control diverse technologies, such as cable boxes, smart home devices, and video game consoles, according to their specific needs and preferences. By addressing issues of device incompatibility and usability, Xogo helps users to maximize the functionality of their technology, fostering a more inclusive and user-friendly experience.
Sky UK
Acquisition in 2018
Sky UK is a leading entertainment company based in Isleworth, United Kingdom, serving 22 million customers across satellite, over-the-top (OTT) services, and broadband in five countries: the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Austria. The company provides a diverse range of content, including sports, news, movies, and arts, through various channels such as Sky Sports and Sky Atlantic. Sky prioritizes customer service and leverages innovative technology to enhance the viewing experience, allowing customers to access content whenever and wherever they choose. Additionally, Sky Media UK represents the company’s advertising interests, managing sales for its various channels and platforms.
Civic Eagle
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Civic Eagle, Inc. is a software company that provides a workflow solution for advocates and policy teams, enabling them to discover, analyze, and manage state and federal legislation. Founded in 2015 and based in Minnesota, Civic Eagle offers a platform called Enview that consolidates legislative information and team communications, allowing lobbyists and policy professionals to streamline their efforts without manual data entry. The platform helps users track and engage with legislation across the country, empowering policy advocates to focus on their campaigns and promote more effective democratic outcomes for their communities.
Quil Health
Private Equity Round in 2018
Quil, the joint venture between Independence Health Group and Comcast NCBUniversal, is a digital health platform that offers personalized and interactive health journeys to consumers and their caregivers. Quil is committed to engaging consumers in their health and believes that an educated and engaged consumer leads to better outcomes at a lower cost. Quil serves consumers and their caregivers and partners with healthcare providers and health plans nationally. Visit https://quilhealth.com/ to learn more.
Last Bottle Clothing
Seed Round in 2018
Last Bottle Clothing is dedicated to addressing plastic pollution and transforming the apparel industry by producing garments entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Utilizing a closed-loop process, the company creates super soft and durable t-shirts that are comfortable for everyday wear. Their production method conserves significant amounts of freshwater, using 500 times less than organic cotton, and avoids harmful pesticides and defoliants. By sourcing materials from plastic waste rather than crude oil, Last Bottle Clothing minimizes environmental impact and significantly reduces carbon emissions, as their manufacturing takes place in the southeastern United States, unlike the majority of clothing that is transported over long distances. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of sustainability in fashion, aiming to leave a positive environmental legacy for future generations.
Wilco Electronic Systems - cable TV Business
Acquisition in 2018
Wilco Electronic Systems - cable TV Business provides cable services.
Stringify
Acquisition in 2017
Stringify is a technology company focused on creating a platform that connects both physical and digital elements seamlessly. By leveraging automation services for the Internet of Things, Stringify enables users to discover, design, and control their experiences by linking the aspects of their lives that matter most. The platform provides customers with convenient access to their connected devices without the need for additional hardware, allowing for a hassle-free experience. Through its innovative solutions, Stringify aims to enhance daily living by simplifying the connectivity of diverse technologies.
Plume Design
Series C in 2017
Plume Design, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company that specializes in creating adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and manufacturing Wi-Fi devices. Established in 2015, it operates as a software-as-a-service platform for communications service providers (CSPs). Plume's platform enhances connected homes by offering features such as optimized Wi-Fi, parental controls, and motion sensing. It also provides a mobile application that allows users to manage and customize their Wi-Fi networks, controlling device access and website permissions. Through this combination of hardware and software, Plume supports both consumers and CSPs in delivering enhanced connectivity and smart home experiences.
Grokker
Series B in 2016
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that offers a wide range of expert-led video content focused on wellness, including fitness, cooking, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker provides users with access to over 3,700 videos varying in length from 5 to 50 minutes. The platform is designed to support workplace wellness by delivering personalized and easily implementable programs that promote employee health and fitness. Users can explore diverse categories, such as yoga styles, fitness routines, and various cooking techniques, while benefiting from a community that fosters connection among employees. Grokker's model emphasizes convenience, allowing access to its resources anytime and from any device, helping clients maintain a consistent routine for improved well-being.
FanDuel
Convertible Note in 2016
FanDuel Inc. operates an online platform for fantasy sports, allowing users to participate in games across various sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, for cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company targets over 30 million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Users can draft fantasy teams and enter head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying entry fees to compete for winnings. FanDuel has established itself as a leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry, also providing sports betting and casino games. The company is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc and has awarded substantial cash prizes, reflecting its prominence in the competitive landscape of fantasy sports.
iControl Networks
Acquisition in 2016
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.
OneTwoSee
Acquisition in 2016
OneTwoSee is a Philadelphia-based company that sits at the intersection of digital media, sports and technology. We're on our third-generation of a highly scalable technology platform that delivers real-time sports gamecenters by combining statistics, game data, advanced analytics and social media into a rich, engaging fan experience. Our gamecenters are white labeled and easily integrate into customers' own branded sites and platforms -- be it on browser-based PCs, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs and in-arena displays. Our licensed products -- applications spanning major collegiate and professional sports including baseball, football, basketball, hockey and soccer -- enable anyone with an audience interested in big-time sports to further monetize their audiences with new, high-value ad and sponsorship inventory. Customers easily plug into our managed platform and see immediate ROI. OneTwoSee's customers now include some of the largest names in sports media along with leading companies in the publishing, consumer electronics and enterprise technology sectors.
Plume Design
Series A in 2015
Plume Design, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company that specializes in creating adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and manufacturing Wi-Fi devices. Established in 2015, it operates as a software-as-a-service platform for communications service providers (CSPs). Plume's platform enhances connected homes by offering features such as optimized Wi-Fi, parental controls, and motion sensing. It also provides a mobile application that allows users to manage and customize their Wi-Fi networks, controlling device access and website permissions. Through this combination of hardware and software, Plume supports both consumers and CSPs in delivering enhanced connectivity and smart home experiences.
THIS TECHNOLOGY, Inc.
Acquisition in 2015
THIS TECHNOLOGY, Inc. specializes in dynamic ad insertion and alternate content delivery solutions designed for multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and programming networks. Its innovative platforms facilitate the seamless integration of video operations and advertising systems, enabling real-time communication regarding content and advertising availability. This technology streamlines the delivery of both local and national content and advertisements across various platforms, including video on demand (VOD), network DVR, IPTV, TV Everywhere, and mobile devices. Based in Denver, with additional offices in New York City and Beijing, the company serves prominent clients such as Comcast, Verizon, NBCUniversal, and ABC, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of video advertising.
AudienceXpress
Acquisition in 2015
AudienceXpress, the leading programmatic TV sales platform, automates the planning, audience buying, optimization, and daily reporting for TV campaigns across a national footprint. AudienceXpress optimizes media buying based on the efficiency of reaching aspecific audience, using connected TV and leading 3rd party data and analytics to deliver clear, quick results. Since its launch in 2013, AudienceXpress has delivered hundreds of advertiser campaigns across all major verticals, and billions of TV audience impressions. - See more at: http://www.audiencexpress.com/about/#sthash.1JOuMUyP.dpuf
Visible World
Acquisition in 2015
Visible World is the leading provider of targeted television advertising solutions. Our suite of services enables advertisers, agencies, and media companies to deliver addressable, interactive, and measurable ads. Visible World campaigns increase ad relevance and engagement by providing capabilities to target real-time offers, products, and creative based on geography, programming, inventory levels, time of day, weather, and other data-driven conditions. Today, Visible World helps over 200 advertisers target consumers in ~100 millions U.S. television households and across more than 1,500 major websites.
PowerCloud Systems
Acquisition in 2014
PowerCloud Systems specializes in providing cloud-managed networking solutions tailored for environments like hotels, retail chains, restaurants, and managed care facilities. The company's flagship technology, CloudCommand, equips original equipment manufacturers and service providers with effective tools to integrate comprehensive cloud capabilities into both new and existing networking hardware. This platform allows IT administrators to easily deploy, configure, secure, and manage various networking devices from a centralized point, regardless of their physical location. By partnering with leading networking vendors, PowerCloud Systems enhances wireless access points and routers, facilitating efficient network management for thousands of organizations.
FreeWheel Media
Acquisition in 2014
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.
Spectrum
Acquisition in 2014
Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that provides a diverse array of home entertainment and information services. Its offerings include video on-demand, digital video recording, high-speed internet access, and various communication tools, as well as home automation and monitoring services. In addition to residential services, Spectrum also caters to business clients with data and network services, video programming, and music services. Established in 1989 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Spectrum operates in multiple regions, including New York State, the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Southern California, and Texas. The company has grown to serve approximately 15 million customers.
ViewLift
Venture Round in 2013
The future of video distribution & revenue is digital, through mobile, OTT, IPTV, Smart TVs & more. ViewLift is a full-service video platform for publishers to distribute and monetize their content through custom branded native applications on every major digital device. Thanks to ViewLift, it has never been easier for companies to engage directly with consumers, streaming their video content across devices and reaching target audiences in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.
NBCUniversal
Acquisition in 2011
NBCUniversal is a prominent media and entertainment company headquartered in New York, formed from the merger of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment in 2004. The company develops, produces, and markets a wide array of content, including entertainment, news, and information, catering to a global audience. Its diverse portfolio encompasses broadcast and cable networks, a motion picture studio, television production operations, a television station group, and world-renowned theme parks. Additionally, NBCUniversal operates a suite of internet-based businesses that allow consumers to access its content across various platforms and devices. With a significant presence in multiple U.S. states and London, NBCUniversal is dedicated to delivering exceptional media experiences and innovative storytelling.
The700Level.com
Acquisition in 2010
The 700 Level is a Philadelphia-based sports website
New Global Telecom
Acquisition in 2010
New Global Telecom has been an innovator in building state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure and networks in Latin American and Asian countries. Historically New Global Telecom’s business has been building direct networks and selling international telecommunications services to Tier I carriers in the U.S. and other markets. New Global Telecom now sells more than 90 million minutes each month to inter-exchange carriers in the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. In addition, New Global Telecom has capitalized on in-house experience to offer a host of complimentary telecommunications management services to help emerging and dominant carriers maintain their market position in today’s rapidly changing and dynamic marketplace. Currently, New Global Telecom is a fully integrated global communications provider offering retail and wholesale internet, data and switched voice services. New Global Telecom is poised to be one of the first telecommunications companies to deploy a truly converged network in emerging global markets.
ClearWire
Post in 2009
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company enables customers to connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, allowing for a flexible alternative to traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. The company offers wireless broadband solutions to individuals, small businesses, and public safety organizations, and it also provides VoIP services to facilitate efficient operations for third-party internet service providers. Clearwire's services are now available through Sprint, which acquired the company.
ClearWire
Post in 2009
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company enables customers to connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, allowing for a flexible alternative to traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. The company offers wireless broadband solutions to individuals, small businesses, and public safety organizations, and it also provides VoIP services to facilitate efficient operations for third-party internet service providers. Clearwire's services are now available through Sprint, which acquired the company.
Radiance
Acquisition in 2008
Radiance, based in Sunnyvale, CA and founded in 2000, had investors such as Sutter Hill Ventures, Vanguard Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, ChevronTexaco Venture Equities and Net Partners, though this sale seems to be more of a fire sale. The company had raised at least $26 million and possibly more over the years. Radiance’s technology helps moves digital video files for the advertising and enterprise sectors. Its product development market has merged with the CMC’s engineering and integrated technology unit.
GridNetworks
Series B in 2008
[GridNetworks](http://www.gridnetworks.com)' GridNetworks powers Internet television; getting Internet video content onto TVs and computers—with no additional hardware, while keeping content owners in control of their brand, content, and revenue model.
Plaxo
Acquisition in 2008
Plaxo is an internet company that specializes in developing an online address book designed to automatically update contact information. It offers services that synchronize and maintain personal and contact details across various platforms in the cloud, ensuring secure storage for users. Plaxo aims to create a smart and socially-aware address book, enhancing the way individuals manage their connections. Following its acquisition, the company established the Social Technologies Group to advance strategies related to address books, identity, and social interactions within the broader context of its parent organization.
ClearWire
Post in 2008
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of wireless high-speed Internet services. The company enables customers to connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, allowing for a flexible alternative to traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Clearwire launched its first market in August 2004 and has since expanded its services to 50 markets across the United States and Europe. The company offers wireless broadband solutions to individuals, small businesses, and public safety organizations, and it also provides VoIP services to facilitate efficient operations for third-party internet service providers. Clearwire's services are now available through Sprint, which acquired the company.
Vehix
Acquisition in 2008
Vehix is a multi-platform network that provides car buyers with a one-stop shopping experience. The company was acquired by [Comcast](/organization/compcast) in February of 2008.
GridNetworks
Series A in 2007
[GridNetworks](http://www.gridnetworks.com)' GridNetworks powers Internet television; getting Internet video content onto TVs and computers—with no additional hardware, while keeping content owners in control of their brand, content, and revenue model.
BroadLogic Network Technologies
Venture Round in 2007
BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. designs and supplies video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators. It offers video-on-demand, digital-video, voice, and high-speed data services to consumers. Its products include TeraPIX, a multi-channel video processor that decodes digital video streams and generates analog and digital service tier, including an analog channel lineup, which enables cable-ready devices, such as televisions, DVRs, and personal computers with tuner cards to view programs. The company also provides Wideband Receiver for new subscriber devices. BroadLogic Network Technologies offers solutions for system operators and manufacturers. It has strategic partnerships with Comcast Interactive Capital, Advance/Newhouse Communications, Cisco, Intel, and Time Warner Investments. BroadLogic Network Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in San Jose, California. It has a development center in Beijing, China.
Fandango
Acquisition in 2007
Fandango is a prominent online movie-ticketing service and a unit of NBCUniversal, facilitating ticket purchases for over 24,000 screens across the United States. The platform allows users to easily discover, plan, and buy tickets in advance for a range of films, with options for printing tickets at home or using mobile tickets on smartphones. In addition to ticket sales, Fandango offers an array of entertainment content, including film reviews, trailers, celebrity interviews, and fan commentary, enriching the moviegoing experience. Accessible through its website and mobile applications on various platforms, Fandango attracts more than 30 million visitors each month, serving as a vital resource for both movie enthusiasts and the film industry. Founded in 2012, Fandango has established itself as a key player in the digital ticketing landscape.
Patriot Media and Communications
Acquisition in 2007
Patriot Media and Communications, LLC engages in the ownership and operation of cable system in Central New Jersey.
Adelphia Communications
Acquisition in 2006
Adelphia considers technological innovation central to service quality and customer satisfaction. Adelphia is a cable television company headquartered in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.
ThePlatform
Acquisition in 2006
thePlatform is a prominent video management and publishing company that offers white-label solutions for media organizations. It serves as a central hub for managing, monetizing, and syndicating billions of professionally produced video views each year. With a focus on versatility, thePlatform supports video businesses across multiple devices, including PCs, mobile phones, and televisions. The company manages multiscreen video for major cable operators and top TV providers globally, along with various programmers and media entities. Based in Seattle, Washington, thePlatform has over a decade of experience in the industry and operates as an independent subsidiary of Comcast.
TechTV
Acquisition in 2004
TechTV was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco, California featuring news and shows about computers, technology, and the Internet. Six years after its founding in 1998, TechTV merged with the G4 gaming channel, a move which ultimately dissolved TechTV programming. It originally was called ZDTV by its founder, Ziff-Davis, when it debuted on May 11, 1998. It later was owned by Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures.
MetaTV
Series D in 2002
MetaTV was founded in 1999 to define technology and services which would forever change the way people look at television.
Media One Group
Acquisition in 2002
MediaOne is a cable firm that provides broadband communication solutions. MediaOne was acquired by Comcast in January 2002.
MetaTV
Series B in 2001
MetaTV was founded in 1999 to define technology and services which would forever change the way people look at television.
RespondTV
Venture Round in 2000
RespondTV has a potent blend of proven vision and real-world success. They offer operators, programmers and advertisers the most comprehensive enhanced TV infrastructure and services available: from hosting, serving and reporting to off the shelf applications. Let RespondTV guide you through the exciting possibilities that enhanced TV brings, and discover how to make the riches of this untapped marketing potential a reality - Today. Their capabilities and experience offer their clients and partners compelling reasons for investing in enhanced TV.
Lenfest Communications
Acquisition in 1999
Lenfest Communications is a diversified entertainment and communications company. Its principal subsidiary, Suburban Cable, serves more than 1.1 million customers in southeastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware. Other subsidiaries encompassed in this transaction include cable advertising firm Radius Communications and news programmer Tri-State Media.
Jones Intercable
Acquisition in 1999
Jones Intercable, Inc. is involved in the ownership, operation, and management of cable television systems in the United States. The company focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing a network of 39 cable television systems, providing various television services to its customers. Through its operations, Jones Intercable aims to deliver quality cable television experiences to its subscriber base.
Greater Philadelphia Cablevision
Acquisition in 1999
Greater Philadelphia Cablevision
American Cellular Network Corporation
Acquisition in 1998
American Cellular Network Corp. provides cellular network services.
Comcast Spectacor
Acquisition in 1996
Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa., Comcast Spectacor’s three core businesses are the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the Wells Fargo Center venue, and Spectra, the expert in hosting and entertainment through its Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Ticketing & Fan Engagement divisions.
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