DCM Ventures

DCM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo. Established in 1996 as Doll Capital Management, the firm focuses on software, consumer and digital media, mobile, communications, and related technology sectors, investing in early-stage companies and growth opportunities across the United States, China, and Japan. DCM Ventures backs portfolio companies in consumer, enterprise, health tech, fintech, and deep tech, offering hands-on operational guidance and access to a broad network of business and financial resources. The firm emphasizes the discipline of its partners, each with extensive investing and operational experience in building hyper-growth startups into large-scale businesses. Across ten funds totaling roughly $4.0 billion, DCM has made investments in more than 400 technology companies, supporting entrepreneurs as they scale and commercialize innovative technologies worldwide.

Ibrahim AlSuwaidi

Investor

Nan Bai

Principal

David Chao

Co-Founder and General Partner

Binghao Cheng

Venture Partner

Kenichiro Hara

Principal

Past deals in Broadcasting

Lingopal

Series A in 2025
Lingopal develops AI-powered video translation solutions, supporting over 60 languages. Its platform offers real-time speech-to-text transcription, speaker detection, sentiment analysis, and voice cloning, enabling businesses to break down language barriers in videos and connect with a global audience.

1 Mainstream

Venture Round in 2012
1 Mainstream, based in Cupertino, California, is a digital television distribution company that specializes in delivering high-definition video services across various connected devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, tablets, and streaming platforms. The company offers an automated platform that enables content owners to create, distribute, and monetize native applications efficiently. Leading broadcasters and operators utilize 1 Mainstream's services to streamline the processes of content delivery and protection, allowing for rapid deployment of linear and on-demand video content. By simplifying the technical complexities associated with digital distribution, 1 Mainstream aims to enhance the viewing experience for consumers while providing robust solutions for content providers.

Ustream

Funding Round in 2011
Ustream is a company that specializes in providing a live interactive broadcast platform. Founded in 2007 by John Ham, Brad Hunstable, and Gyula Feher, Ustream enables users to view and broadcast a variety of content, including sporting events, political gatherings, concerts, conferences, talk shows, and personal milestones. The company offers advertising solutions, digital campaign services, and production support for events. Additionally, Ustream provides streaming capabilities for mobile devices, connected TVs, and other devices. Notable clients include Cisco, Sony, Discovery Communications, Georgetown University, and Samsung. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ustream also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Budapest.

AutoRadio

Venture Round in 2011
AutoRadio is a private company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2007. It specializes in radio advertising operations, providing both radio ad operating and agency services. AutoRadio operates several prominent radio stations, including Guangzhou Traffic Radio FM106.1, Sichuan Traffic Broadcast FM101.7, Xi’an Traffic and Tourism Broadcast FM104.3, and Hefei Traffic Broadcast FM102.6. The company's flagship program is the nationwide car radio show "Ai Che Tian Tian Hui," which is accessible in 200 cities across China. AutoRadio has established partnerships with over 300 channels from 200 radios nationwide and is a member of the China Mainstream Automobile Media Alliance.

Ustream

Series A in 2008
Ustream is a company that specializes in providing a live interactive broadcast platform. Founded in 2007 by John Ham, Brad Hunstable, and Gyula Feher, Ustream enables users to view and broadcast a variety of content, including sporting events, political gatherings, concerts, conferences, talk shows, and personal milestones. The company offers advertising solutions, digital campaign services, and production support for events. Additionally, Ustream provides streaming capabilities for mobile devices, connected TVs, and other devices. Notable clients include Cisco, Sony, Discovery Communications, Georgetown University, and Samsung. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ustream also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Budapest.

PANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Series B in 2007
PANDORATV Co., Ltd is a prominent player in the Korean video industry, established in October 2004. The company operates a user-generated content video portal that offers both video-on-demand and live streaming services, catering to a global audience. PANDORATV distinguishes itself by providing users with unlimited upload size and storage, along with a personalized broadcasting station that allows individuals to create their own channels. The platform features an open API for seamless integration with standard video services and includes an international search function to connect users with related videos worldwide. In 2008, PANDORATV expanded its offerings by launching a global service aimed at international users and has plans to enhance its video services across various devices and platforms, including IPTV and mobile devices. The company has garnered significant investment from prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists and has received accolades such as the Red Herring Asia 100 and Red Herring Global 100 awards.

PANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Series A in 2006
PANDORATV Co., Ltd is a prominent player in the Korean video industry, established in October 2004. The company operates a user-generated content video portal that offers both video-on-demand and live streaming services, catering to a global audience. PANDORATV distinguishes itself by providing users with unlimited upload size and storage, along with a personalized broadcasting station that allows individuals to create their own channels. The platform features an open API for seamless integration with standard video services and includes an international search function to connect users with related videos worldwide. In 2008, PANDORATV expanded its offerings by launching a global service aimed at international users and has plans to enhance its video services across various devices and platforms, including IPTV and mobile devices. The company has garnered significant investment from prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists and has received accolades such as the Red Herring Asia 100 and Red Herring Global 100 awards.

Sling Media

Series B in 2006
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Sling Media

Series A in 2005
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Sling Media

Series A in 2004
Sling Media is a technology company that provides multi-screen smart TV solutions for consumers and television operators. It is committed to developing products and solutions that allow people to watch their home TV, including the content they already pay for, anywhere in the world, on any connected device. Sling Media has the ability to turn any Internet connected PC, Mac, phone, or tablet into a home television. The first [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage) was released in 2005, and in 2007, Sling Media won a Technical Emmy Award for the [Slingbox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/slingpage). SlingPlayer, another product of Sling Media, was introduced for Android, iPad, and Windows smartphones in 2010. Sling Media was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, C.A.

Stream Media Corporation

Venture Round in 2001
Founded in 1971, Stream Media specializes in artist management, fan club services, mobile solutions, merchandising, event planning, and broadcasting rights acquisition primarily in Japan and South Korea.
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