MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Cait Brumme

Managing Partner

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Media

AsianFeed

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
AsianFeed is a digital media outlet that centers around news, lifestyle, and entertainment content that celebrates the AAPI identity.

video.bot

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Video.Bot, developed by OvermediaCast, specializes in interactive and personalized video-based bots designed for educational and informational purposes. The platform aims to simplify complex subjects by facilitating one-on-one interactive conversations that incorporate rich visuals and an engaging format. This approach enhances user engagement and offers personalized experiences, making it suitable for educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and various organizations. By combining elements of sound, image, and movement, Video.Bot enriches the learning experience, helping users to better understand intricate topics. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in São Paulo, OvermediaCast has been recognized for its innovative contributions to marketing and technology, particularly in improving customer experiences for banks and brands.

video.bot

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Video.Bot, developed by OvermediaCast, specializes in interactive and personalized video-based bots designed for educational and informational purposes. The platform aims to simplify complex subjects by facilitating one-on-one interactive conversations that incorporate rich visuals and an engaging format. This approach enhances user engagement and offers personalized experiences, making it suitable for educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and various organizations. By combining elements of sound, image, and movement, Video.Bot enriches the learning experience, helping users to better understand intricate topics. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in São Paulo, OvermediaCast has been recognized for its innovative contributions to marketing and technology, particularly in improving customer experiences for banks and brands.

T-Time Productions

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Operator of a unique programming and media content company intended to eliminate the curriculum void students experience by integrating diverse representations into classroom curriculums. The company's content combines creativity and flexibility with the knowledge of programming, production, digital marketing, and advertising sales, enabling viewers to seamlessly achieve academic excellence with a combination of education and entertainment via great storytelling.

Open Media

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Open.Media is the nonprofit online transparency portal for governments of all sizes. Open.Media allows you to upload, timestamp and archive video of meetings and proceedings with searchable, automated transcriptions.

Capricia Productions

Grant in 2017
Capricia Productions specializes in creating video games tailored and interacted with musical albums, compositions and other audible art. They are currently working on their first Music Video Game (MVG).

Mediprint

Grant in 2017
MediPrint is a Mexico City-based company focused on creating customized high-tech medical solutions through 3D printing technology. Collaborating with medical professionals and institutions, the company develops a variety of products, including rehabilitation braces, orthopedic insoles, supports for dental prostheses, and anatomical models for medical use. MediPrint also engages in individual projects, offering personalized services to clients interested in their innovative developments. Additionally, the company operates a division called 3DPlus, which extends its 3D printing capabilities beyond healthcare to produce prototypes, molds, and custom objects for various applications. By making advanced 3D printing technology accessible, MediPrint aims to enhance patient care and provide tailored solutions in the medical field.

Lanugo Inc

Grant in 2017
Mundo Lanugo is a world of children's entertainment whose mission is to connect children to the richness of their Hispanic culture to empower them with a strong sense of identity and self-worth. Through original animated videos, an educational app, and live shows, children learn necessary skills for their child development, while fostering an understanding of the culture, their identity and the Spanish language. Their characters and their stories transport children to a world full of authentic adventures, Latin proverbs, music, art, games, and Latino values. Come be part of their world!

Sonic Bloom

Grant in 2016
We started Sonic Bloom out of a desire to enable creators, developers, artists, and technologists to leverage music and audio to create experiences that can deeply connect to audiences. Our technologies will always simplify the complexities of working with music for the benefit of creators and audiences alike.

Vidsy

Grant in 2015
Vidsy Media Limited is a London-based company that operates an online content creation platform designed to help global brands efficiently produce original video advertisements. Founded in 2014, Vidsy connects brands with a community of over 6,000 vetted creators, enabling the development of effective mobile video ads tailored for various digital channels. The platform supports a range of video formats, including short-form videos, GIFs, and animations, allowing brands to quickly adapt to market changes and capitalize on digital opportunities. Through its fully managed services and technological capabilities, Vidsy aims to transform digital advertising, providing brands with the tools necessary for consistent growth in an evolving landscape.

Vidsy

Angel Round in 2015
Vidsy Media Limited is a London-based company that operates an online content creation platform designed to help global brands efficiently produce original video advertisements. Founded in 2014, Vidsy connects brands with a community of over 6,000 vetted creators, enabling the development of effective mobile video ads tailored for various digital channels. The platform supports a range of video formats, including short-form videos, GIFs, and animations, allowing brands to quickly adapt to market changes and capitalize on digital opportunities. Through its fully managed services and technological capabilities, Vidsy aims to transform digital advertising, providing brands with the tools necessary for consistent growth in an evolving landscape.

Trill

Grant in 2014
Trill was a social media platform centered around arts and culture events, sparking daily dialogue and event attendance in Boston, NYC, Asbury Park, and LA.

Bubbl

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Bubbl is a United States-based company that specializes in mobile video clip sharing services. It enables users to capture and share short highlights from streaming content, enhancing the viewing experience. The company offers a suite of interactive features, including single-click clip-and-share, video meme creation, and real-time filters, aimed at increasing fan engagement. Bubbl collaborates with media companies, video platforms, and publishers to broaden content reach and create new advertising revenue opportunities. As of May 30, 2018, Bubbl operates as a subsidiary of Cricket Media Group Ltd.

Bubbl

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Bubbl is a United States-based company that specializes in mobile video clip sharing services. It enables users to capture and share short highlights from streaming content, enhancing the viewing experience. The company offers a suite of interactive features, including single-click clip-and-share, video meme creation, and real-time filters, aimed at increasing fan engagement. Bubbl collaborates with media companies, video platforms, and publishers to broaden content reach and create new advertising revenue opportunities. As of May 30, 2018, Bubbl operates as a subsidiary of Cricket Media Group Ltd.

Dpicd

Grant in 2012
Dpicd enhances experiences at events. They compile live updated pictures and videos at events and enable people to see different perspectives, from different people, at the same event.

WGBH News

Grant in 2011
WGBH News is a public media organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1951. It offers a diverse array of educational content through various platforms, including television, radio, podcasts, and online media. The organization covers topics such as science, history, public affairs, arts, lifestyle, travel, food, and current events. WGBH is dedicated to expanding access to media, including initiatives aimed at serving individuals with disabilities through innovative technologies. Over the years, the company has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including Emmys, Peabodys, duPont-Columbia Awards, and Academy Awards, reflecting its commitment to high-quality journalism and educational programming.

Her Campus

Grant in 2011
Her Campus Media is a leading media portfolio focused on serving college and GenZennial women through various platforms, including Her Campus, College Fashionista, Spoon University, InfluenceHer Collective, and Her20s. The organization is dedicated to empowering young women by providing them with a range of resources, including a magazine, community platform, and opportunities for peer-to-peer marketing. Her Campus Media also hosts proprietary events such as Her Conference® and College Fashion Week®, which foster community engagement and professional development. By leveraging its extensive on-campus chapter network, the company effectively connects brands with its targeted audience, offering customized content and experiential advertising solutions. The commitment to supporting the next generation is reflected in the success of its team members, who have secured prominent positions in the media and marketing sectors.

inStream Media, Inc.

Grant in 2010
inStream Media, Inc. is a targeted marketing technology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in enhancing customer engagement for brands and retailers. Founded in 2007, the company provides a marketing platform called SmartConnect, which delivers tailored advertisements to customers at the point of sale. This software utilizes various factors, such as store location, time of day, and customer spending patterns, to optimize marketing efforts. inStream Media offers a range of services, including SmartConnect Receipts, SmartConnect eReceipts, and loyalty program integration, as well as in-store marketing and promotional analytics. The company collaborates with national retailers and Fortune 100 brands, including notable names like TimeInc., Kraft, Purina, and Unilever, to transform everyday transactions into effective marketing opportunities that enhance the shopping experience and drive sales.

Loudcaster

Grant in 2010
Loudcaster is an internet platform that enables users to create interactive online radio stations. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

3Play Media

Grant in 2010
3Play Media, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in video accessibility services, including captioning, transcription, audio description, translation, and subtitling. It offers solutions that enhance online video accessibility for various sectors, such as media and entertainment, education, corporate, market research, and government, as well as for churches and religious broadcasters. The company employs advanced technologies, including natural language processing and machine learning, to provide high-quality services with efficient workflows and fast turnaround times. With a client base exceeding 2,000 customers, 3Play Media focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions while ensuring accuracy across all major caption formats.
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