Media Ventures is a private venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2000. The company focuses on investing in various sectors, including media, telecommunications, information technology, and e-commerce, with a particular emphasis on the European market, especially Germany. Media Ventures supports companies at all stages of their development, from start-up to growth and maturity, offering a unique package of services tailored to the needs of their portfolio companies.
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Make.TV
Venture Round in 2013
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Make Music TV
Venture Round in 2013
Make Music TV offers a video on demand service tailored to music enthusiasts and fans worldwide. The service offers a great variety on full length live concerts, music documentations and artists. With the subscription we offer access to the whole content library, which can be cancelled on a monthly basis. Partnering with producers, major labels and TV stations Make Music TV combines music passion with industry experience in order to offer the best product for their customers.
Ströer Interactive
Acquisition in 2012
Ströer Interactive offers online marketing services such as banner advertising.
Tape.tv
Venture Round in 2012
Tape.tv is an online music video platform that allows users to watch personalized music television on demand, catering to diverse musical tastes. The service features licensed content from major and independent music labels, alongside original programming like rooftop concerts and customized artist channels. With approximately 2.5 million users, Tape.tv operates primarily in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Founded in 2008 by Conrad Fritzsch and Stephanie Renner, the company is headquartered in Berlin and has formed strategic partnerships with various internet platforms, online networks, and traditional media companies, enhancing its reach and influence in the music industry.
SPOX
Seed Round in 2007
SPOX is a sports media company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2007. It specializes in delivering comprehensive sports content, including news, match reports, interviews, and analysis across various sports such as soccer, tennis, and basketball. The platform also offers video highlights and real-time sports coverage, ensuring that fans have access to the latest information and updates. With a skilled editorial team, SPOX is committed to producing high-quality sports content and providing streaming services to enhance the sports viewing experience.
sevenload
Seed Round in 2006
Sevenload is a social media network for WebTV, videos, and photos. The sevenload channels offer free premium-tv-shows, official music videos, exclusive internet television as well as user generated content. Every channel combines professional videos with independent, intelligent, and creative content from users producing content as well as professional production companies. Sevenload was founded in 2006. Sevenload is a global social media platform for photos, videos. and interactive show formats. The community enables users to manage and share photos and videos online for free. The site offers an array of different interactive WebTV or internet shows in more than 20 languages and various categories. In addition, some of the available channels are from famous and popular artists and musicians. As a new media company, sevenload positions itself as a provider for crossmedial marketing and modern video technology. Part of its business comes from the conceptualization, development, and production of IPTV based internet platforms, software solutions for Web 2.0 applications as well as technology development for third party companies looking for video player, video uploading, video linking, and distribution technologies. Sevenload has already worked with internationally renowned companies such as BMW, Endemol, National Geographic, BBC, Deutsche Welle, Sony Music, Universal Music, and offers companies individual white label solutions. Company executive are Andreas Heyden (CEO) and Dr. Roland Schlager. Company founders include Ibrahim Evsan (Founder), Thomas Bachem (Co-Founder) and Axel Schmiegelow (Co-Founder and Board Member). Company investors are DLD Ventures (Hubert Burda Media) and dw capital GmbH.
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