Greycroft

Greycroft is a venture capital firm that specializes in technology start-ups, focusing primarily on the Internet and mobile sectors. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Greycroft is strategically positioned to support entrepreneurs in these key business hubs. The firm utilizes a vast network of connections within the media and technology industries to help entrepreneurs increase visibility, establish strategic partnerships, and successfully bring their products to market. Since its inception, Greycroft has made over 200 investments totaling more than $1 billion, backing notable companies such as Acorns, App Annie, Bird, and Venmo. Additionally, Greycroft is committed to promoting diversity in the venture capital space, as evidenced by its adoption of the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.

Brentt Baltimore

Principal

Teddy Citrin

Principal and Board Partner

Stewart Easterby

Operating Partner

John Elton

Partner

Jon Goldman

Board Partner

Sharla Grass

Principal

Thabet Mahayni

Growth Investor

Alan Patricof

Chairman and Co-Founder

Dylan Pearce

Partner

Massimo Pennisi

Principal

Elaine Russell

Principal and Co-lead for Albertsons Fund

Peter Saperstone

Partner

Ali Schleider

Senior Associate

Dana Settle

Founding Partner

Ian Sigalow

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Bryan Subijano

Investor and Principal

Will Szczerbiak

Partner

Mark Terbeek

Partner

Marcie Vu

Partner

Ellie Wheeler

Partner

Past deals in Social Media

Rembrand

Seed Round in 2022
Rembrand is an advertising agency that specializes in a range of marketing services, including brand strategy, campaign management, and social media marketing. The agency focuses on online marketing techniques such as content marketing, display advertising, and newsletter campaigns. Additionally, Rembrand offers services for brand creation, revitalization, design, and experience, as well as employer branding and search engine marketing. In a notable development, Rembrand has also developed a programmatic product placement platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance videos with virtual product placements. This innovative approach allows brands to connect with creators, making virtual placements more scalable and effective in monetizing video content without relying on interruptive ads.

Hush

Seed Round in 2022
Hush is a provider of digital privacy management services used to help families protect their digital identities. It specializes in offering comprehensive privacy control, data management, and determining physical safety, financial security, and reputation. It is a consumer service organization helping families take back control of their digital lives. It starts by finding the entire digital footprint (text, images, video, audio, etc.) across the surface, deep and dark web and all social media. The organization then identifies items that put clients at risk financially, physically, and reputationally and should be removed - the things that can and likely will be used by a bad actor.

9 Count

Series A in 2022
9 Count's mission is to enable you to express your most authentic self through our various digital media platforms. We believe in the power of online communities and aim to bring you the best apps for sharing and connecting.

mayk

Seed Round in 2021
Mayk provides a virtual music studio designed to help people make original songs for streaming or social media. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Wagr

Seed Round in 2021
Wagr is an online sports betting mobile application based in the United States. The platform enables users to make and share sports bets with friends, facilitating social interaction within the betting experience. Users can challenge friends, create groups, and track leaderboards, effectively blending social media features with sports betting. By focusing on the social aspects of gambling, Wagr aims to engage users in a rapidly expanding market.

Podchaser

Series A in 2021
Podchaser, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, operates a comprehensive podcast database and discovery tool. The platform allows users to search for and review podcasts and individual episodes, enhancing the way listeners engage with audio content. Users can follow their favorite podcasts, creators, and other users to receive personalized updates, while creators benefit from features such as profile pages and custom podcast lists. Podchaser aims to enrich the podcast ecosystem by providing insights that facilitate discovery for listeners, podcasters, and brands, thereby fostering greater interaction and audience expansion within the podcasting community.

Public

Series C in 2020
Public is the investing platform built for those who take it seriously—with technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio, fast, frictionless, and secure. Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and contribute to retirement accounts —in the same place. Alongside the robust suite of investing tools, Public offers Alpha, a proprietary AI layer, that provides fundamental data and custom analysis to support informed investment decisions.

Meemo

Seed Round in 2020
Meemo is a FinTech company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2019. It offers an AI-powered app designed to facilitate money transfers among friends and family while providing users with personalized rewards based on their spending habits. The application features automatic rewards, tailored shopping deals, and transaction-based notifications to enhance user engagement. Meemo allows users to send 'meemos', which are earmarked money transfers akin to gift cards, ensuring these funds are automatically applied without expiration or loss. Additionally, the app includes functionalities for searching and sorting accounts and transactions, as well as delivering insights through its advanced AI capabilities. Overall, Meemo aims to create a more social and rewarding experience in personal finance management.

Peanut App

Series A in 2020
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

Peanut App

Series A in 2019
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

Public

Series A in 2019
Public is the investing platform built for those who take it seriously—with technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio, fast, frictionless, and secure. Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and contribute to retirement accounts —in the same place. Alongside the robust suite of investing tools, Public offers Alpha, a proprietary AI layer, that provides fundamental data and custom analysis to support informed investment decisions.

Public

Seed Round in 2018
Public is the investing platform built for those who take it seriously—with technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio, fast, frictionless, and secure. Members can invest in stocks, options, bonds, crypto, and contribute to retirement accounts —in the same place. Alongside the robust suite of investing tools, Public offers Alpha, a proprietary AI layer, that provides fundamental data and custom analysis to support informed investment decisions.

InvolveSoft

Venture Round in 2018
InvolveSoft provides mobile-based workforce communication solutions to help companies enhance their employee engagement program through workplace giving and volunteering. Its solutions help clients streamline corporate giving and also allow them to measure, track, and evaluate all their programs through a single dashboard. This helps brands increase employee retention and customer loyalty while reaching new revenue sources by doing good in the community.

Overtime

Series A in 2018
Overtime is a sports network designed for the next generation of sports enthusiasts. Based in New York City, the company creates original, digital-first content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form engagement. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, catering to both athletes and fans globally. The business model is supported by sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights, allowing Overtime to engage a community of over 90 million fans and followers. The company has attracted significant investment from notable venture capital firms and industry leaders.

Convoz

Seed Round in 2018
Convoz is a social video application that facilitates public collaborative conversations through video. It allows users to create and share 15-second video clips, often directed at celebrities or individuals with shared interests. Users can view these clips and select which ones to respond to, fostering face-to-face interactions in a digital format. The platform aims to connect people by enabling them to express their opinions and engage in discussions about current events through asynchronous video responses. By combining entertainment and social interaction, Convoz seeks to create a space for meaningful dialogue and community building.

Peanut App

Seed Round in 2017
Peanut App Limited is a London-based company that has developed a social networking application designed to connect mothers with shared interests and similar-aged children. Launched in 2016, the app facilitates group chats and encourages face-to-face meetings, fostering a supportive community for women at comparable stages in life. Peanut's mission is to create a safe environment where women can build friendships, seek support, and exchange knowledge. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms.

Community

Convertible Note in 2017
Community is a social engagement platform that enables effective two-way communication between influencers and their audiences. It provides a unique 10-digit phone number that connects businesses, brands, public figures, and creators directly to their consumers. By facilitating interactions without the challenges of commercial interests, toxicity, and data privacy issues commonly found on social media, the platform allows a diverse range of users—including global brands, sports teams, artists, and small businesses—to engage with their audience on a personal level. This approach enhances communication and fosters meaningful relationships between influencers and their followers.

Overtime

Seed Round in 2017
Overtime is a sports network designed for the next generation of sports enthusiasts. Based in New York City, the company creates original, digital-first content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form engagement. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, catering to both athletes and fans globally. The business model is supported by sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights, allowing Overtime to engage a community of over 90 million fans and followers. The company has attracted significant investment from notable venture capital firms and industry leaders.

Vertical Mass

Series A in 2016
Vertical Mass, Inc. is a data management platform based in Los Angeles that specializes in serving celebrities and companies in the music, entertainment, and sports industries. Founded in 2013, the company offers tools that enable its users to collect, manage, and securely store data about their fans across various digital channels, including social media, websites, mobile applications, e-commerce, and content streaming services. By leveraging this proprietary data, clients can gain deeper insights into their audience, enhance their marketing strategies, and effectively target fans with tailored advertising and content. Additionally, Vertical Mass supports its clients in monetizing their audience data through aggregation, selling, or licensing, thereby helping them increase revenue and improve the effectiveness of media spending.

All Def

Series B in 2016
All Def is a multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub that focuses on curating and connecting a new generation of content creators with global audiences. The company embraces multiracial cultural entertainment in various forms, producing original programming related to hip-hop, comedy, poetry, and social justice. It supports artists and cultural influencers, including comics, writers, directors, actors, poets, and musicians, through diverse channels such as a record label, television and film development, and artist management. Additionally, All Def engages in brand partnerships and live events, allowing viewers to experience hip-hop and other cultural expressions in innovative ways.

Beep

Seed Round in 2016
Beep is a fully loaded chat app for the younger generation that allows you to add creativity and fun to your voice messages.

The Dodo

Series B in 2015
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.

Frontline Selling (acquisition)

Series A in 2015
The original PeopleLinx, acquired by Frontline Selling, made selling easy by integrating social into the team's sales process and metrics.

Dasher

Seed Round in 2015
Dasher is a United States-based company established in 2013 that develops and operates a messaging platform designed to enhance communication among users. The application offers a variety of features, including live location sharing, map sharing, and the ability to share multimedia such as GIFs and photos. Users can engage in group polling with yes-or-no questions and have the option to delete sent messages. Additionally, Dasher facilitates peer-to-peer payments through an integration with Venmo, allowing users to seamlessly transact with one another. The platform aims to keep individuals connected with friends and family by providing tools for sharing venues, locations, music, and videos across devices.

Wedgies

Convertible Note in 2015
Wedgies offers a social polling service that helps publishers collect survey respondents directly within social media streams. The company was founded in April 2012 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Livefyre

Series D in 2015
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that enables brands and publishers to integrate user-generated content into their websites and marketing efforts. Founded in 2009, the platform allows marketers to leverage real-time social content, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. Livefyre serves over 1,500 prominent brands, including CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, by providing tools that facilitate the seamless incorporation of trusted content across various channels, such as websites, advertisements, emails, and digital displays. The company has established significant partnerships with major players like Adobe and Salesforce, positioning itself as a leader in content marketing solutions. Backed by notable investors, Livefyre continues to innovate in the realm of audience engagement and content curation.

Wedgies

Seed Round in 2014
Wedgies offers a social polling service that helps publishers collect survey respondents directly within social media streams. The company was founded in April 2012 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Dodo

Series A in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.

All Def

Series A in 2014
All Def is a multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub that focuses on curating and connecting a new generation of content creators with global audiences. The company embraces multiracial cultural entertainment in various forms, producing original programming related to hip-hop, comedy, poetry, and social justice. It supports artists and cultural influencers, including comics, writers, directors, actors, poets, and musicians, through diverse channels such as a record label, television and film development, and artist management. Additionally, All Def engages in brand partnerships and live events, allowing viewers to experience hip-hop and other cultural expressions in innovative ways.

BaubleBar

Series B in 2014
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion jewelry, offering a diverse range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the company aims to transform how women shop for jewelry by providing on-trend styles supported by strong editorial content. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through rapid market responsiveness and unique sourcing capabilities, allowing it to design and merchandise based on real-time consumer preferences. The brand emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, positioning itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar has raised significant funding, including a recent $10 million in Series B financing, enabling it to expand its offerings and enhance its platform for accessible, fashionable jewelry.

Frontline Selling (acquisition)

Series A in 2014
The original PeopleLinx, acquired by Frontline Selling, made selling easy by integrating social into the team's sales process and metrics.

Epoxy

Series A in 2014
Epoxy Inc. operates an online video creation and sharing platform that facilitates the production of clips, GIFs, images, and memes from videos. The platform allows users to share YouTube videos directly across social networks and engage with their audience through comments. Founded in 2012 and based in Venice, California, Epoxy serves both individual creators and media enterprises, providing professional tools for video channel management. The company's offerings are designed to enhance audience engagement and support monetization efforts, drawing insights from the experiences of successful YouTubers and video creators. Epoxy Inc. has been functioning as a subsidiary of Vemba Corp since 2016.

Elite Daily

Convertible Note in 2014
Elite Daily was founded with a commitment to not only deliver content specifically targeted for Generation-Y, but also content shaped by talented media professionals of the same demographic. Elite Daily’s founding team grew tired of traditional media publications mandating that news coverage be presented in a dull, one-dimensional manner and set out to create a highly engaging, socially driven content platform that would radically change and redefine the meaning of a media publication. The site consistently delivers diverse content with a fresh, relevant voice that appeals to the divergent perspectives represented within our generation. With an audience of over 70 million monthly readers, Elite Daily has established the largest, fastest growing community of millennial voices on the web.

Redef

Seed Round in 2014
REDEF is a company that curates information streams tailored for various industry communities, integrating elements of pop culture. Its platform focuses on a diverse range of topics, including media, technology, sports, music, movies, education, fashion, design, and health. Through newsletters and community engagement, REDEF promotes a deeper understanding of these subjects by allowing users to customize their preferred content mixes and share them with others. The aim is to create an interactive environment where curated insights foster connections among professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Media Redefined

Seed Round in 2014
Media Redefined was a Social Media Agency that started in January, 2009. It closed down its operations on 18th July, 2012 and sold the domain and digital assets to an undisclosed individual. Some of the brands with which Media Redefined worked extensively include - Samsung, Maruti, Aircel, Micromax, NIIT, NASSCOM, etc. The founders can be contacted at: catchme@praval.com gauravtechie@gmail.com honeytech@gmail.com

Amplify.LA

Venture Round in 2014
Amplify.LA is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in Venice, California, founded in December 2011. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as social media, mobile applications, consumer internet, software as a service (SaaS), digital media, and technology. Amplify.LA typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.25 million in its portfolio companies, aiming to acquire an equity stake of eight to ten percent. The firm does not invest in hardware, cleantech, heavy research and development, service-based businesses, physical goods, creative projects, or small markets. Amplify.LA provides its portfolio companies with free workspace in Venice, supporting strong teams from their initial funding rounds through to exit opportunities. The firm has successfully backed numerous companies that have collectively raised over half a billion dollars, achieving notable exits to major companies like Apple and Google.

The Dodo

Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.

Highlight

Series A in 2013
Highlight is a mobile ambient awareness app. When you come within a few blocks of another Highlight user who is your Facebook friend or that you have friends or interests in common with, Highlight sends you a push notification and lets you message them. The app's homescreen displays a reverse chronological list of all the people you've crossed paths with.

Knozen

Seed Round in 2013
Knozen, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that develops a personality platform for the Internet. The company has created a mobile application that allows users to discover and share insights about their personalities and those of their friends through interactive and engaging social games. This platform fosters a positive and supportive environment for users to express what makes each individual unique. Knozen aims to establish a comprehensive personality API that enhances human understanding and empowerment, positioning itself as an innovative provider of tools for personal insight and interpersonal connection. Additionally, the application includes features that enable coworkers to rate each other's personalities anonymously, further enriching the user experience.

Saatchi Art

Series B in 2013
Saatchi Art is an online art gallery and social marketplace dedicated to connecting individuals with art and artists. Established in Los Angeles in 2010, it continues the legacy of the Saatchi Gallery by promoting contemporary artists and making art accessible to a broad audience. The platform features a diverse selection of original paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography at various price points, allowing artists from around the globe to showcase and sell their work in a carefully curated environment. In 2014, the company rebranded from Saatchi Online to Saatchi Art to more clearly reflect its mission and offerings.

Frontline Selling (acquisition)

Series A in 2013
The original PeopleLinx, acquired by Frontline Selling, made selling easy by integrating social into the team's sales process and metrics.

Epoxy

Seed Round in 2013
Epoxy Inc. operates an online video creation and sharing platform that facilitates the production of clips, GIFs, images, and memes from videos. The platform allows users to share YouTube videos directly across social networks and engage with their audience through comments. Founded in 2012 and based in Venice, California, Epoxy serves both individual creators and media enterprises, providing professional tools for video channel management. The company's offerings are designed to enhance audience engagement and support monetization efforts, drawing insights from the experiences of successful YouTubers and video creators. Epoxy Inc. has been functioning as a subsidiary of Vemba Corp since 2016.

Livefyre

Series C in 2013
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that enables brands and publishers to integrate user-generated content into their websites and marketing efforts. Founded in 2009, the platform allows marketers to leverage real-time social content, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. Livefyre serves over 1,500 prominent brands, including CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, by providing tools that facilitate the seamless incorporation of trusted content across various channels, such as websites, advertisements, emails, and digital displays. The company has established significant partnerships with major players like Adobe and Salesforce, positioning itself as a leader in content marketing solutions. Backed by notable investors, Livefyre continues to innovate in the realm of audience engagement and content curation.

Group Nine Media

Series A in 2013
Group Nine Media is a digital media holding company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York. It operates four prominent brands: The Dodo, which focuses on animal-related content; NowThis, a platform for video news; Thrillist, which covers food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a channel dedicated to science and exploration. With nearly 4 billion video views each month, Group Nine Media targets a young audience, particularly millennials, by providing engaging content designed for social media consumption. The company also offers services such as creative strategy development, branded content, and social storytelling consultation, enhancing its ability to deliver relevant information across various topics.

AwesomenessTV

Series A in 2012
AwesomenessTV is a multi-platform media company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in original programming aimed at the global Gen Z audience. It operates as a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc. and is owned by DreamWorks Animation and Hearst Corporation, which holds a 25 percent stake. The company's offerings include AwesomenessTV, a prominent destination for youth-oriented content; the ATV Network, a community-based multi-channel network with over 90,000 channels; and Big Frame, a talent management firm focused on influencers. Additionally, AwesomenessTV encompasses DreamWorksTV, Awestruck, Awesomeness Films, Wildness, as well as divisions dedicated to consumer products, music, and branded entertainment. Founded by Brian Robbins and Joe Davola, AwesomenessTV has established itself as a significant player in the digital media landscape.

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.

BaubleBar

Series A in 2012
BaubleBar Inc. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in fashion jewelry, offering a diverse range of products including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items. Founded in 2010 by Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky, the company aims to transform how women shop for jewelry by providing on-trend styles supported by strong editorial content. BaubleBar distinguishes itself through rapid market responsiveness and unique sourcing capabilities, allowing it to design and merchandise based on real-time consumer preferences. The brand emphasizes a high-touch customer experience and maintains a robust presence on social media, positioning itself as a leading player in the $22 billion fashion jewelry industry. BaubleBar has raised significant funding, including a recent $10 million in Series B financing, enabling it to expand its offerings and enhance its platform for accessible, fashionable jewelry.

33Across

Series C in 2012
33Across Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a social sharing and content discovery platform designed to enhance programmatic advertising in a cookieless environment. Founded in 2007, the company provides innovative marketing technologies such as SocialDNA Targeting, which helps clients identify and engage with social networks related to their brands. Its offerings include the BRAND GRAPH, which predicts consumer behavior to deliver brand and direct response ROI, Social Personas for real-time audience insights, and the Real Platform, which ensures the quality of ads by verifying viewability and mitigating fraudulent traffic. 33Across aims to empower marketers by helping them identify high-potential prospects connected to existing customers and brand loyalists. The company also has offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Salt Lake City, and Chicago, further extending its reach in the advertising ecosystem.

Supernova

Series A in 2012
Supernova (formerly Viddy) is a simple way for anyone to capture, beautify, and share amazing videos with the world. Capture key moments of your life, instantly produce it into a beautiful video, and share it with those who matter most. We've imagined a better way to experience mobile videos: + Instantly create visually stunning clips using our cinematic production packs. + One-click sharing to the social web, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. + Meaningful feedback from those who matter most -- friends, family and more. + Realtime video discovery and exploration from a vibrant community. + An endless source of creativity, inspiration and personal expression.

klout

Series C in 2012
Klout measures influence based on the ability to drive action across the social web. Any person can connect their social network accounts and Klout will generate a score on a scale of 1-100 that represents their ability to engage other people and inspire social actions. Klout enables everyone to gain insights that help them better understand how they influence others. Klout also provides people with opportunities to shape and be recognized for their influence.

Mighty Networks

Seed Round in 2011
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.

Livefyre

Series B in 2011
Livefyre is a content marketing and engagement platform that enables brands and publishers to integrate user-generated content into their websites and marketing efforts. Founded in 2009, the platform allows marketers to leverage real-time social content, enhancing audience engagement and driving traffic, conversions, and revenue. Livefyre serves over 1,500 prominent brands, including CBS, Cisco Systems, and CNN, by providing tools that facilitate the seamless incorporation of trusted content across various channels, such as websites, advertisements, emails, and digital displays. The company has established significant partnerships with major players like Adobe and Salesforce, positioning itself as a leader in content marketing solutions. Backed by notable investors, Livefyre continues to innovate in the realm of audience engagement and content curation.

klout

Series B in 2011
Klout measures influence based on the ability to drive action across the social web. Any person can connect their social network accounts and Klout will generate a score on a scale of 1-100 that represents their ability to engage other people and inspire social actions. Klout enables everyone to gain insights that help them better understand how they influence others. Klout also provides people with opportunities to shape and be recognized for their influence.

Buddy Media

Series C in 2010
Buddy Media is a provider of social media marketing applications that enable companies to engage with and expand their social network audiences. The company offers a comprehensive social marketing suite that helps brands establish and maintain meaningful relationships with consumers in a digital environment. With its scalable and secure architecture, Buddy Media delivers data-driven customer insights that guide brands from the initial point of contact through to the point of purchase. Headquartered in New York City, Buddy Media also has offices in Asia, London, and San Francisco, serving eight of the world's top ten global advertisers.

Pulse

Seed Round in 2010
Pulse is an elegant news reading application for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. It incorporates colorful panning story bars and fills them with content from your favorite sources. Pulse redefines news, giving you the opportunity to experience the news you desire from traditional sources, your favorite blogs and social networks all in one beautiful interface. Pulse is developed by Alphonso Labs.

Babble

Series B in 2010
Babble is an online parenting magazine and community platform aimed at urban parents, providing a variety of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom, the company is based in New York. Babble offers articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, parenting, and health. The site features interactive elements including community profiles, message boards, and photo sharing services. Additionally, it hosts specialized content like the "Strollerderby" blog and a parental advisory column, ensuring a diverse range of resources and advice for modern families.

Adly

Series B in 2010
Adly Inc. is a digital marketing software and services company that specializes in connecting brands and agencies with influencers and celebrities to enhance audience engagement and drive sales. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, Adly offers a suite of tools focused on data-driven audience targeting, in-stream social advertising, and real-time event strategies that generate actionable insights and earned media. The company supports over 150 major brands, including Visa, Toyota, and Microsoft, by providing services such as strategic planning, campaign execution, and performance monitoring. Its offerings include AudienceIQ, which optimizes audience matching for sponsored posts, and Campaign Builder, a program designed to surpass traditional advertising methods. Adly has successfully facilitated more than 25,000 celebrity-driven campaigns, making it a prominent player in the digital marketing landscape.

Babble

Series A in 2009
Babble is an online parenting magazine and community platform aimed at urban parents, providing a variety of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom, the company is based in New York. Babble offers articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, parenting, and health. The site features interactive elements including community profiles, message boards, and photo sharing services. Additionally, it hosts specialized content like the "Strollerderby" blog and a parental advisory column, ensuring a diverse range of resources and advice for modern families.

Doppelganger

Series D in 2007
Doppelganger (formerly Evil Twin Studios) created and operates vSide, a 3D virtual world providing entertainment and social networking for the teen demographic. vSide users configure their own avatars, make friends, chat, dance, listen to music, shop for clothing, attend events and parties, create and decorate their own private spaces, and throw their own parties in those spaces, choosing the music, videos, and guest list.

Reloaded Games, Inc.

Series B in 2007
Reloaded Games, Inc. (formerly K2 Network) is a leading publisher of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG). Current titles include War Rock, Global MU Online, Sword of the World, and Knight Online. Using a free-to-play model they have grown to over 8.5 million players in 10 countries, making them the largest network in the Western Hemisphere.
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