First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2004. Specializing in seed-stage investments, it focuses on early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including enterprise, fintech, healthcare, consumer, hardware, artificial intelligence, and web3. First Round Capital aims to support entrepreneurs by providing not only capital but also a range of tailored services and resources designed to foster growth. The firm typically invests around $500,000 as initial funding, often serving as a company’s first outside capital. It actively engages with portfolio companies to enhance their development. With a commitment to community, First Round Capital has established a network that has collectively raised over $2.5 billion in follow-on capital, demonstrating a strong track record of facilitating growth among its investments.

Meka Asonye

Partner

Brett Berson

Partner

Chris Brown

Associate

Jeff Donnon

CFO

Molly Fowler

CEO

Amy Fu

VP, Investments

Todd Jackson

Partner

Josh Kopelman

Founder and Partner

Whitnie Narcisse

Operating Partner

Chris Fralic

Board Partner

Past deals in Digital Media

koodos labs

Seed Round in 2021
Koodos operates a digital platform focused on empowering users to manage their personal data and enhance their online experiences. The company develops innovative products that facilitate personal data management and secure integrations, allowing individuals and developers to take control over their digital lives. By promoting data portability, Koodos aims to enable users to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with greater autonomy and security.

Knowable

Seed Round in 2019
Knowable Universe, Inc., commonly known as Knowable, is an online platform focused on audio learning. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Knowable offers a range of audio courses designed to help individuals build new skills. Its offerings include long-form audio instruction, detailed lesson summaries, curated learning tools, and a downloadable e-textbook. Additionally, the platform provides access to private student communities, fostering engagement among learners. The team behind Knowable comprises editors, producers, and journalists with experience from well-known institutions, ensuring the creation of high-quality and effective audio courses.

Mighty Networks

Series A in 2019
Mighty Networks is an online platform that allows creators and brands to build and nurture communities. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables users to create a cohesive experience by combining community interaction, content, online courses, and subscription commerce. This platform allows creators to sell experiences and expertise while providing a space for members to connect with each other. By integrating various elements under the creator's brand, Mighty Networks enhances the value of the community as more members join, making it an effective tool for fostering relationships and engagement among users.

Amino Payments

Seed Round in 2017
Amino Payments, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops software utilizing blockchain technology to enhance transparency in the digital advertising industry. Founded in 2017, Amino Payments offers solutions such as Amino Lens, which verifies entities within the media supply chain and tracks advertisements, impressions, and financial transactions. Additionally, the company provides Amino Pay, a tool that empowers marketers to maintain control over the supply chain and enforce vendor agreements through smart contracts. By addressing issues of fraud, waste, and lack of transparency, Amino Payments aims to create a more efficient and trustworthy online advertising environment for brands, agencies, publishers, and adtech companies.

Vidme

Series A in 2016
Vidme is a startup focused on creating a video-sharing platform that fosters a community for expressing and sharing ideas through video content. The platform allows users to upload videos across various categories, including gaming, animation, movies, and entertainment. It provides a user-friendly environment where individuals can share their videos without needing to create an account, facilitating easier access and participation. By organizing content into relevant community sections, Vidme aims to connect users with similar interests and enhance the overall viewing experience.

Mighty Networks

Series A in 2016
Mighty Networks is an online platform that allows creators and brands to build and nurture communities. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables users to create a cohesive experience by combining community interaction, content, online courses, and subscription commerce. This platform allows creators to sell experiences and expertise while providing a space for members to connect with each other. By integrating various elements under the creator's brand, Mighty Networks enhances the value of the community as more members join, making it an effective tool for fostering relationships and engagement among users.

Curalate

Series C in 2016
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Circulate

Venture Round in 2015
Circulate, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in developing a data supply side platform (DSSP) tailored for the data, advertising, technology, and publishing sectors. The company focuses on assisting publishers, networks, and SDK providers in optimizing their first-party data monetization strategies through a straightforward integration that prioritizes privacy. Circulate enhances targeting and media attribution by enabling industry partners to leverage match Data as a Service. This capability empowers marketers and their agencies to deliver a cohesive consumer experience, accurately attribute marketing success, prioritize investments, expand their reach, and personalize content effectively.

Jelli

Series B in 2015
Jelli, Inc. is a cloud-based advertising company specializing in the radio market in the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers several key products, including SpotPlan, a programmatic buying platform for radio advertising; RadioSpot, an advertising server designed for broadcast radio that automates terrestrial radio advertising; and RadioDash, a dashboard for managing radio campaigns. Jelli's platform aims to enhance the audio advertising ecosystem by connecting publishers with listeners, thereby improving the overall quality of audio advertising experiences. As of December 31, 2018, Jelli operates as a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc.

Vidme

Seed Round in 2015
Vidme is a startup focused on creating a video-sharing platform that fosters a community for expressing and sharing ideas through video content. The platform allows users to upload videos across various categories, including gaming, animation, movies, and entertainment. It provides a user-friendly environment where individuals can share their videos without needing to create an account, facilitating easier access and participation. By organizing content into relevant community sections, Vidme aims to connect users with similar interests and enhance the overall viewing experience.

Twenty20

Series A in 2015
Twenty20 provides a modern, real-world alternative to traditional stock photography. In the era of Instagram and the iPhone, stock photos can feel staged and uninspired. Twenty20 provides fresh, inspiring photography supplied by a global contributor community of ~ 250,000 mobile photographers. All imagery is available via a simple, royalty-free license.

Say Media

Venture Round in 2014
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

Zoomin

Venture Round in 2014
ZoomIn is India's leading online photo service that specializes in preserving cherished memories through high-quality photobooks, prints, and gifts. The company operates a platform that allows users to store their photos in the cloud for free, facilitating easy import and export from social media sites. In addition to photo printing, ZoomIn offers a diverse online gift store where customers can create personalized items, including calendars, cards, and mugs, all based on their photos. This enables individuals to express their creativity through thoughtfully designed products at accessible prices.

Curalate

Series B in 2014
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Zefr

Series D in 2014
Zefr is a video advertising company that specializes in creating targeted video ad placements through its proprietary technology and content rights management platform. The company focuses on aligning the right advertisements with appropriate content on popular platforms, ensuring that brands can safely and effectively scale their video marketing campaigns. By combining advanced technology with human review, Zefr offers customized packages that enhance the precision and impact of video advertising. The company's name pays homage to the Zephyr skate team of the 1970s, reflecting a spirit of innovation and boundary-pushing that is central to its mission.

Solve Media

Series B in 2013
Solve Media, Inc. is an advertising company that specializes in providing a digital media platform designed for publishers, advertisers, and agencies. The company offers various advertising solutions, including online and mobile formats such as CAPTCHA, display ads, videos, and skippable pre-rolls. These services aim to enhance brand engagement and improve key performance metrics like message delivery, recall rates, and return on investment for advertisers. Additionally, Solve Media's platform serves to protect website publishers from automated submissions and fraudulent activities. Founded in 2009 and originally known as AdCopy, Inc., the company rebranded to Solve Media in 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in major cities including New York, Chicago, and London. Since 2015, Solve Media has operated as a subsidiary of Adiant.

Curalate

Series A in 2013
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Refinery29

Series B in 2013
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company that focuses on providing lifestyle content targeted at women. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, Refinery29 connects its audience with trends in fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and more through a diverse range of stories, original video programming, and shareable social content. The platform aims to inspire women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives, while also offering a selection of apparel and accessories. With additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin, Refinery29 has established itself as a significant player in the media landscape, catering to the interests and needs of modern women.

RebelMouse

Seed Round in 2012
RebelMouse is the first digital publishing platform that is fully wired for social. Its solution enables brands, media companies and individuals to create vibrant content experiences that build communities and continually reach and grow audiences across the social web. Unlike conventional approaches that focus on managing content workflows within specific channels, RebelMouse liberates content across sites, social, apps and ads, and amplifies engagement with intelligent recommendations, social calls to action, real-time trending alerts and more. Founded in 2012 by former Huffington Post CTO Andrea Breanna, RebelMouse's modern approach to traffic helped create huge online hits like Axios and The Dodo, while also relaunching existing publishers like PAPER Magazine and helping them "Break the Internet." RebelMouse also helps brands who want to act more like a media company, including helping United Airlines Hub become the most popular airline blog. For more information, visit rebelmouse.com and follow RebelMouse on Twitter at @rebelmouse.

Jelli

Venture Round in 2012
Jelli, Inc. is a cloud-based advertising company specializing in the radio market in the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers several key products, including SpotPlan, a programmatic buying platform for radio advertising; RadioSpot, an advertising server designed for broadcast radio that automates terrestrial radio advertising; and RadioDash, a dashboard for managing radio campaigns. Jelli's platform aims to enhance the audio advertising ecosystem by connecting publishers with listeners, thereby improving the overall quality of audio advertising experiences. As of December 31, 2018, Jelli operates as a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc.

Zefr

Series C in 2012
Zefr is a video advertising company that specializes in creating targeted video ad placements through its proprietary technology and content rights management platform. The company focuses on aligning the right advertisements with appropriate content on popular platforms, ensuring that brands can safely and effectively scale their video marketing campaigns. By combining advanced technology with human review, Zefr offers customized packages that enhance the precision and impact of video advertising. The company's name pays homage to the Zephyr skate team of the 1970s, reflecting a spirit of innovation and boundary-pushing that is central to its mission.

9gag

Seed Round in 2012
9GAG, Inc. is an online platform and social media website founded in 2008 and based in Mountain View, California. It allows users to share and comment on a wide range of user-generated content, primarily focusing on humor. The platform features categories such as funny pictures, videos, gaming, anime, manga, movies, TV shows, sports, food, memes, and more. 9GAG.TV, a segment of the site, showcases user-generated videos across various themes, including comedy, pranks, and cute moments. The company updates its content daily, providing users with an engaging platform for fun, conversation, and connection.

Say Media

Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

Twenty20

Seed Round in 2012
Twenty20 provides a modern, real-world alternative to traditional stock photography. In the era of Instagram and the iPhone, stock photos can feel staged and uninspired. Twenty20 provides fresh, inspiring photography supplied by a global contributor community of ~ 250,000 mobile photographers. All imagery is available via a simple, royalty-free license.

Wanelo

Venture Round in 2012
Wanelo, Inc. operates a social media shopping platform that connects users with a vast array of products from over 350,000 stores, including well-known brands and independent boutiques. Founded in 2010 by Deena Varshavskaya, the company is based in San Francisco, California. Wanelo aims to transform the retail experience by enabling users to discover, buy, and sell unique items through a mobile app. The platform allows millions of users to curate and share their favorite products, with tens of thousands of new items posted daily. Wanelo's innovative approach to online shopping seeks to streamline the process by consolidating various stores into one accessible location, making it easier for users to find products that resonate with their individual styles.

Curalate

Seed Round in 2012
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform that helps brands facilitate consumer discovery and purchase decisions. The platform transforms images and videos into digital storefronts across websites, social media, advertisements, and emails. Curalate provides tools for brands to link products from social media, automate content posting, and gain insights into engagement metrics. Additionally, it allows brands to monitor their campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Seattle, and London, Curalate serves hundreds of leading brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. The company's services enhance the connection between off-site discovery and on-site conversion, driving revenue growth on platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Curalate was previously known as Storably, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc. in July 2020.

Gumroad

Series A in 2012
Gumroad, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to buy and sell a variety of digital goods, including music albums, films, design templates, source codes, and merchandise. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows creators to easily upload their content and generate shareable links for promotion on social media. Customers can make purchases using credit cards and receive access to their bought content via email. Gumroad's service is designed to empower creators by facilitating direct sales to their audiences, allowing them to monetize their work effectively.

Yieldex

Series C in 2011
Yieldex is a leading provider of digital advertising management and analytics tools designed for online publishers and advertisers. The company offers a range of services, including advertising inventory management, forecasting, and yield optimization. Its flagship products, DynamicIQ and BusinessIQ, deliver decision support for sales and operations, providing insights into available inventory and revenue forecasts while enabling efficient management of digital advertising strategies. Yieldex's programmatic marketplace, YieldexDirect, allows advertisers and publishers to buy and sell targeted inventory conveniently. Prominent media companies, including The New York Times, CBS, and ESPN, utilize Yieldex's solutions to enhance their advertising operations, streamline processes, and maximize revenue potential.

Zefr

Series B in 2011
Zefr is a video advertising company that specializes in creating targeted video ad placements through its proprietary technology and content rights management platform. The company focuses on aligning the right advertisements with appropriate content on popular platforms, ensuring that brands can safely and effectively scale their video marketing campaigns. By combining advanced technology with human review, Zefr offers customized packages that enhance the precision and impact of video advertising. The company's name pays homage to the Zephyr skate team of the 1970s, reflecting a spirit of innovation and boundary-pushing that is central to its mission.

Refinery29

Series A in 2011
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company that focuses on providing lifestyle content targeted at women. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, Refinery29 connects its audience with trends in fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and more through a diverse range of stories, original video programming, and shareable social content. The platform aims to inspire women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives, while also offering a selection of apparel and accessories. With additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin, Refinery29 has established itself as a significant player in the media landscape, catering to the interests and needs of modern women.

Medico.com

Seed Round in 2011
Medico.com is a global health-focused internet company. Its Medico.com online health portal and question and answer (Q&A) community is targeted initially at users in Spain, and will soon roll out to other Hispanic markets around the world, including the United States. Medico.com will target other languages and markets, such as India, later in the year. The initial version of Medico.com contains high quality health reference information in Spanish, including over 4,000 articles about diseases and conditions, and continuously updated health news feeds. Medico.com also offers community features and a Q&A platform organized around focused health topics such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, and many more. The Q&A platform allows people to help one another with information and resources, to share their experiences of living with a medical condition, and to become well-informed, active drivers of their own health. Medico.com is free for users.

Zefr

Series A in 2010
Zefr is a video advertising company that specializes in creating targeted video ad placements through its proprietary technology and content rights management platform. The company focuses on aligning the right advertisements with appropriate content on popular platforms, ensuring that brands can safely and effectively scale their video marketing campaigns. By combining advanced technology with human review, Zefr offers customized packages that enhance the precision and impact of video advertising. The company's name pays homage to the Zephyr skate team of the 1970s, reflecting a spirit of innovation and boundary-pushing that is central to its mission.

AppNexus

Series C in 2010
AppNexus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance programmatic online advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, the company provides tools for both advertisers and publishers to maximize campaign performance and revenue. Its offerings include a comprehensive digital advertising delivery platform, the AppNexus Publisher Suite for ad serving and campaign management, and PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for various ad formats. AppNexus also features an application platform that allows third-party vendors and existing clients to develop customized features. By leveraging data and machine learning, AppNexus aims to optimize the real-time buying and selling of digital advertising, catering to the needs of marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Xandr, Inc., with additional offices located in the United States and internationally.

Jelli

Series A in 2010
Jelli, Inc. is a cloud-based advertising company specializing in the radio market in the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers several key products, including SpotPlan, a programmatic buying platform for radio advertising; RadioSpot, an advertising server designed for broadcast radio that automates terrestrial radio advertising; and RadioDash, a dashboard for managing radio campaigns. Jelli's platform aims to enhance the audio advertising ecosystem by connecting publishers with listeners, thereby improving the overall quality of audio advertising experiences. As of December 31, 2018, Jelli operates as a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc.

UberMedia

Series A in 2010
UberMedia’s diverse suite of products process billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to understand and influence modern consumers with the most accurate business decision science. Targeted mobile advertising campaigns reach beyond generic visibility to solve real-world business objectives, including customer conquests, improved in-store visits, and increased sales. UberMedia delivers dynamic advertising solutions for Fortune 500 companies across retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets. Recognized as a pioneer in targeted mobile advertising, UberMedia was listed as Fast Company’s “50 Most Innovative Companies” and The Wall Street Journal’s Top “50 Startups.” UberMedia is headquartered in Pasadena, CA as a network company of Idealab, a world-renowned operator of leading technology businesses. For more information, visit www.ubermedia.com.

AppNexus

Series B in 2009
AppNexus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance programmatic online advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, the company provides tools for both advertisers and publishers to maximize campaign performance and revenue. Its offerings include a comprehensive digital advertising delivery platform, the AppNexus Publisher Suite for ad serving and campaign management, and PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for various ad formats. AppNexus also features an application platform that allows third-party vendors and existing clients to develop customized features. By leveraging data and machine learning, AppNexus aims to optimize the real-time buying and selling of digital advertising, catering to the needs of marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Xandr, Inc., with additional offices located in the United States and internationally.

ScanScout

Series B in 2009
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities. By partnering with publishers, ScanScout generates significant revenue streams, enabling them to effectively monetize their video content while maintaining a user-friendly experience. For advertisers, the platform offers capabilities to target, optimize, and deliver ad messages tailored to specific content and audiences, thereby increasing user engagement. As one of the largest online video networks, ScanScout serves hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly and is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

GumGum

Series A in 2009
GumGum, Inc. is a company specializing in in-image advertising and visual intelligence solutions for brands and publishers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, GumGum leverages artificial intelligence, particularly computer vision and natural language processing, to unlock the value of visual content across various platforms, including social media and broadcast television. The company offers a range of services, including influencer marketing, in-screen and native advertising, site monetization, community management, and targeted media buying. Additionally, GumGum provides a visual listening platform that enables brands to identify and activate relevant online images and an online portal for customizing and launching advertisements. With multiple offices across the United States and internationally, GumGum aims to enhance contextual marketing and improve the effectiveness of advertising investments through advanced technology.

OpenX

Series C in 2009
OpenX Limited, based in Pasadena, California, specializes in digital advertising technology that aids businesses in managing ad revenue. Through its advanced platform, OpenX empowers brands to effectively reach their target audiences across various connected screens and ad formats. The company operates one of the world's largest and highest quality ad exchanges, where it aggregates and curates consumer interest in real time. This capability allows OpenX to serve over 30,000 recognized brands, more than 1,200 websites, and over 2,000 premium mobile apps. By providing insights into audience engagement, OpenX enables clients to optimize their advertising strategies and navigate the complexities of the open web efficiently.

Jingle Networks

Series D in 2009
Jingle Networks is the leading provider of advertising and technology solutions for voice and mobile business search. By tapping into the thriving business search market, Jingle Networks provides a powerful new media channel to connect businesses with consumers ready to transact. Jingle Networks offers solutions that cater to carriers, network operators, adverting agencies, brand marketers and small businesses. Thousands of national brand marketers and local businesses use Jingle Network solutions to leverage brief in-call audio or text advertisements to acquire new customers via phone or during mobile app or online searches. Network operators and telecom carriers have also discovered the power of Jingle Networks technology and advertising solutions. Many select Jingle Networks as their search provider of choice. Whether you want to build a brand, create awareness or maximize business search, Jingle Networks has a solution that will guarantee success. Jingle Networks invented the free directory assistance service called 1-800-FREE411. Consumers dial 1-800-FREE411 (1-800-373-3411) from any phone in the United States to use the toll-free service, which allows callers to obtain any residential, business, or government phone number for no charge. Sponsors cover the service cost by playing short advertising messages, about 12 seconds long, customized based on the number the customer is looking up. The company was founded by veteran advertising and technology executives.

AppNexus

Series B in 2008
AppNexus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance programmatic online advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, the company provides tools for both advertisers and publishers to maximize campaign performance and revenue. Its offerings include a comprehensive digital advertising delivery platform, the AppNexus Publisher Suite for ad serving and campaign management, and PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for various ad formats. AppNexus also features an application platform that allows third-party vendors and existing clients to develop customized features. By leveraging data and machine learning, AppNexus aims to optimize the real-time buying and selling of digital advertising, catering to the needs of marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Xandr, Inc., with additional offices located in the United States and internationally.

BiggerBoat

Series A in 2008
BiggerBoat is an online advertising network that is focused on advertising online through entertainment.

MeetMe

Series B in 2008
MeetMe is a prominent social networking platform in the United States that facilitates connections among users through engaging social games and applications. Originally established as MyYearbook, it has evolved to focus on social discovery, providing an enjoyable environment for users to meet new people. The platform operates both a website and mobile applications available in multiple languages, with a significant portion of its traffic originating from mobile devices. MeetMe's revenue model is based on advertising and virtual currency, allowing it to monetize its offerings effectively. Additionally, the company has expanded its services to include livestreaming video solutions and opportunities for brands to engage with their audiences, further enhancing its portfolio and community-building capabilities.

GumGum

Series A in 2008
GumGum, Inc. is a company specializing in in-image advertising and visual intelligence solutions for brands and publishers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, GumGum leverages artificial intelligence, particularly computer vision and natural language processing, to unlock the value of visual content across various platforms, including social media and broadcast television. The company offers a range of services, including influencer marketing, in-screen and native advertising, site monetization, community management, and targeted media buying. Additionally, GumGum provides a visual listening platform that enables brands to identify and activate relevant online images and an online portal for customizing and launching advertisements. With multiple offices across the United States and internationally, GumGum aims to enhance contextual marketing and improve the effectiveness of advertising investments through advanced technology.

Jingle Networks

Series C in 2008
Jingle Networks is the leading provider of advertising and technology solutions for voice and mobile business search. By tapping into the thriving business search market, Jingle Networks provides a powerful new media channel to connect businesses with consumers ready to transact. Jingle Networks offers solutions that cater to carriers, network operators, adverting agencies, brand marketers and small businesses. Thousands of national brand marketers and local businesses use Jingle Network solutions to leverage brief in-call audio or text advertisements to acquire new customers via phone or during mobile app or online searches. Network operators and telecom carriers have also discovered the power of Jingle Networks technology and advertising solutions. Many select Jingle Networks as their search provider of choice. Whether you want to build a brand, create awareness or maximize business search, Jingle Networks has a solution that will guarantee success. Jingle Networks invented the free directory assistance service called 1-800-FREE411. Consumers dial 1-800-FREE411 (1-800-373-3411) from any phone in the United States to use the toll-free service, which allows callers to obtain any residential, business, or government phone number for no charge. Sponsors cover the service cost by playing short advertising messages, about 12 seconds long, customized based on the number the customer is looking up. The company was founded by veteran advertising and technology executives.

Zoomin

Venture Round in 2008
ZoomIn is India's leading online photo service that specializes in preserving cherished memories through high-quality photobooks, prints, and gifts. The company operates a platform that allows users to store their photos in the cloud for free, facilitating easy import and export from social media sites. In addition to photo printing, ZoomIn offers a diverse online gift store where customers can create personalized items, including calendars, cards, and mugs, all based on their photos. This enables individuals to express their creativity through thoughtfully designed products at accessible prices.

OpenX

Series B in 2007
OpenX Limited, based in Pasadena, California, specializes in digital advertising technology that aids businesses in managing ad revenue. Through its advanced platform, OpenX empowers brands to effectively reach their target audiences across various connected screens and ad formats. The company operates one of the world's largest and highest quality ad exchanges, where it aggregates and curates consumer interest in real time. This capability allows OpenX to serve over 30,000 recognized brands, more than 1,200 websites, and over 2,000 premium mobile apps. By providing insights into audience engagement, OpenX enables clients to optimize their advertising strategies and navigate the complexities of the open web efficiently.

AppNexus

Seed Round in 2007
AppNexus Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance programmatic online advertising. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, the company provides tools for both advertisers and publishers to maximize campaign performance and revenue. Its offerings include a comprehensive digital advertising delivery platform, the AppNexus Publisher Suite for ad serving and campaign management, and PriceCheck, a header bidding solution for various ad formats. AppNexus also features an application platform that allows third-party vendors and existing clients to develop customized features. By leveraging data and machine learning, AppNexus aims to optimize the real-time buying and selling of digital advertising, catering to the needs of marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company operates as a subsidiary of Xandr, Inc., with additional offices located in the United States and internationally.

Zoomin

Seed Round in 2007
ZoomIn is India's leading online photo service that specializes in preserving cherished memories through high-quality photobooks, prints, and gifts. The company operates a platform that allows users to store their photos in the cloud for free, facilitating easy import and export from social media sites. In addition to photo printing, ZoomIn offers a diverse online gift store where customers can create personalized items, including calendars, cards, and mugs, all based on their photos. This enables individuals to express their creativity through thoughtfully designed products at accessible prices.

Say Media

Series D in 2007
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

Say Media

Series D in 2007
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

OpenX

Series A in 2007
OpenX Limited, based in Pasadena, California, specializes in digital advertising technology that aids businesses in managing ad revenue. Through its advanced platform, OpenX empowers brands to effectively reach their target audiences across various connected screens and ad formats. The company operates one of the world's largest and highest quality ad exchanges, where it aggregates and curates consumer interest in real time. This capability allows OpenX to serve over 30,000 recognized brands, more than 1,200 websites, and over 2,000 premium mobile apps. By providing insights into audience engagement, OpenX enables clients to optimize their advertising strategies and navigate the complexities of the open web efficiently.

ScanScout

Series A in 2007
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities. By partnering with publishers, ScanScout generates significant revenue streams, enabling them to effectively monetize their video content while maintaining a user-friendly experience. For advertisers, the platform offers capabilities to target, optimize, and deliver ad messages tailored to specific content and audiences, thereby increasing user engagement. As one of the largest online video networks, ScanScout serves hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly and is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

MeetMe

Series A in 2007
MeetMe is a prominent social networking platform in the United States that facilitates connections among users through engaging social games and applications. Originally established as MyYearbook, it has evolved to focus on social discovery, providing an enjoyable environment for users to meet new people. The platform operates both a website and mobile applications available in multiple languages, with a significant portion of its traffic originating from mobile devices. MeetMe's revenue model is based on advertising and virtual currency, allowing it to monetize its offerings effectively. Additionally, the company has expanded its services to include livestreaming video solutions and opportunities for brands to engage with their audiences, further enhancing its portfolio and community-building capabilities.

RockYou

Series A in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in in-game video advertising and social gaming. Founded in 2005, RockYou developed a platform that connects premium brands with users through a network of cross-platform video advertisements. The company’s offerings include a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games across various genres and platforms, including Facebook and mobile. RockYou Media amplifies the voices of multicultural millennials by providing brands and publishers with engaging content designed for a diverse audience. However, in February 2019, RockYou filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant shift in its business operations.

BiggerBoat

Series A in 2006
BiggerBoat is an online advertising network that is focused on advertising online through entertainment.

ScanScout

Series A in 2006
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities. By partnering with publishers, ScanScout generates significant revenue streams, enabling them to effectively monetize their video content while maintaining a user-friendly experience. For advertisers, the platform offers capabilities to target, optimize, and deliver ad messages tailored to specific content and audiences, thereby increasing user engagement. As one of the largest online video networks, ScanScout serves hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly and is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Imeem

Venture Round in 2006
Imeem is an online music service that offers fans free access to a vast library of songs. In addition to music, it provides a platform for videos and photos, fostering an online community for musicians, directors, photographers, and various groups. This service enables users to discover and share a wide range of multimedia content, enhancing the overall experience for both creators and audiences.

Say Media

Series C in 2006
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

ScanScout

Series A in 2006
ScanScout is a leading online video advertising network that collaborates with major advertisers and publishers to enhance video advertising opportunities. By partnering with publishers, ScanScout generates significant revenue streams, enabling them to effectively monetize their video content while maintaining a user-friendly experience. For advertisers, the platform offers capabilities to target, optimize, and deliver ad messages tailored to specific content and audiences, thereby increasing user engagement. As one of the largest online video networks, ScanScout serves hundreds of millions of ad impressions monthly and is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Wikia

Series A in 2006
Wikia is the developer of Fandom, a global entertainment media platform that serves as a hub for fans to explore and celebrate various aspects of pop culture. The platform enables users to engage with content related to games, movies, television, and anime, as well as contribute to fandom wikis. Fandom provides a centralized space for pop culture news, discussions, and discovery, fostering a strong community among enthusiasts. Additionally, it hosts D&D Beyond, a direct-to-consumer service that supports the community of Dungeons & Dragons players and fans.

Say Media

Series B in 2006
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.

Jingle Networks

Series A in 2005
Jingle Networks is the leading provider of advertising and technology solutions for voice and mobile business search. By tapping into the thriving business search market, Jingle Networks provides a powerful new media channel to connect businesses with consumers ready to transact. Jingle Networks offers solutions that cater to carriers, network operators, adverting agencies, brand marketers and small businesses. Thousands of national brand marketers and local businesses use Jingle Network solutions to leverage brief in-call audio or text advertisements to acquire new customers via phone or during mobile app or online searches. Network operators and telecom carriers have also discovered the power of Jingle Networks technology and advertising solutions. Many select Jingle Networks as their search provider of choice. Whether you want to build a brand, create awareness or maximize business search, Jingle Networks has a solution that will guarantee success. Jingle Networks invented the free directory assistance service called 1-800-FREE411. Consumers dial 1-800-FREE411 (1-800-373-3411) from any phone in the United States to use the toll-free service, which allows callers to obtain any residential, business, or government phone number for no charge. Sponsors cover the service cost by playing short advertising messages, about 12 seconds long, customized based on the number the customer is looking up. The company was founded by veteran advertising and technology executives.

Jingle Networks

Series A in 2005
Jingle Networks is the leading provider of advertising and technology solutions for voice and mobile business search. By tapping into the thriving business search market, Jingle Networks provides a powerful new media channel to connect businesses with consumers ready to transact. Jingle Networks offers solutions that cater to carriers, network operators, adverting agencies, brand marketers and small businesses. Thousands of national brand marketers and local businesses use Jingle Network solutions to leverage brief in-call audio or text advertisements to acquire new customers via phone or during mobile app or online searches. Network operators and telecom carriers have also discovered the power of Jingle Networks technology and advertising solutions. Many select Jingle Networks as their search provider of choice. Whether you want to build a brand, create awareness or maximize business search, Jingle Networks has a solution that will guarantee success. Jingle Networks invented the free directory assistance service called 1-800-FREE411. Consumers dial 1-800-FREE411 (1-800-373-3411) from any phone in the United States to use the toll-free service, which allows callers to obtain any residential, business, or government phone number for no charge. Sponsors cover the service cost by playing short advertising messages, about 12 seconds long, customized based on the number the customer is looking up. The company was founded by veteran advertising and technology executives.

Odeo

Series A in 2005
Odeo is a podcasting service that operates as a division of SonicMountain, a digital media company. It serves as a platform where users can explore, search, and discover a variety of aggregated podcasts, enhancing the podcasting experience. Odeo allows users to share their favorite podcasts with friends and publish content to blogs and social networks. Through its innovative tools and utilities, Odeo aims to improve accessibility and engagement within the podcasting community.

Say Media

Series A in 2005
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that provides a platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing digital content. With its Tempest content management system, Say Media supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interest areas, including Style, Living, Food, and Tech. The company offers innovative advertising solutions such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement by allowing users to opt-in to the ad experience, as well as Portable Creative, which extends these capabilities beyond Say Media’s inventory. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland, Say Media reaches an audience of over 400 million worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and was formerly known as VideoEgg, Inc. It has operated as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since December 2018.
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