New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in India and China. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of business development, from seed funding to public offerings, with a strong emphasis on the technology and healthcare sectors. Its investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including information technology, consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, biopharmaceuticals, and energy technology. New Enterprise Associates actively engages with entrepreneurs to support the growth of their companies, making investments between $0.05 million and $20 million. The firm has a global investment focus, particularly in regions such as Asia, Brazil, and the United States.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton MD

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner, Chair and Head of Asia

Tak Cheung

Partner

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Principal, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Lily Huang

Principal, Healthcare VC

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

James Kaplan

Associate

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Principal, LP Relations

Vanessa Larco

Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Principal

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Amit Mukherjee

Partner

Bibhash Mukhopadhyay

Principal

Mike O'Dell

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Senior Associate

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Principal

Michele Park

Partner

Eileen Qian

Associate

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Jordan Shapiro

Senior Associate

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

George Stamas

Venture Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Lila Tretikov

Partner

Paul Walker

General Partner

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Rick Yang

Partner, Head of Technology

Emily Zhen

Associate

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Arno Penzias Ph.D

Venture Partner

J.C. Lopez

Principal

Past deals in Entertainment

Inkitt

Series C in 2024
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.

OP3N

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is the global Web3 superapp that serves as a one-stop-shop for all communication, connection and commerce with on-chain interactions in a simple unified interface. With a mission to create a more frictionless, decentralized and democratized creator economy on a global scale, OP3N consolidates the tools needed to mint, share and engage with digital goods and digital tokens into one vertical stack. OP3N’s leadership team leverages its cross-industry expertise from the entertainment, gaming and tech ecosystems, to lay the foundations for a new era of community-driven, inclusive entertainment while bringing everyone together on a journey into Web3. OP3N is co-led by media executive, artist, and serial entrepreneur Jaeson Ma, who has a successful track record launching companies including EST Studios, Stampede Ventures, East West Ventures, and 88rising, and who’s raised capital and advised on transactions totaling over $1 billion; and Eric Tu, an award-winning development executive who’s worked with major brands including Nike, Beats by Dre and Google, and as an Executive Producer with Bjork, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar and more. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit: https://op3n.world. OP3N’s portfolio of projects includes a partnership with Tokyo fashion label AMBUSH; an intergalactic children’s book from Grimes; a partnership with entertainment icon Simon Fuller to produce an innovative musical film with the global pop group Now United; and the “Maybe You’re the Problem” music video from the singer-songwriter Ava Max, directed by the celebrated music video director Joseph Kahn.

Deep Voodoo

Seed Round in 2022
Deep Voodoo is an AI media and entertainment technology platform.

Jomboy Media

Series A in 2022
Jomboy Media is an online media production company that specializes in sports and pop culture content. The company creates and distributes original programming across various formats, including podcasts, digital series, and television shows. Jomboy Media emphasizes topics that resonate with its audience, such as sports, movies, music, and history, fostering an engaging environment for both creators and viewers. By enabling content creators to produce their own shows, Jomboy Media cultivates a diverse range of programming that reflects its passion for these subjects.

Kiswe

Venture Round in 2021
Kiswe is a developer of a cloud-based video platform that enhances the connection between at-home viewers and in-venue fans through interactive video experiences. This platform is designed to create and manage direct-to-consumer streaming services, real-time live streams, and engaging digital content. Kiswe’s solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including major broadcasters, media companies, sports and eSports leagues, and music labels, enabling them to maximize revenue and foster engagement across various screens. The company’s flagship product, Kiswe Studio, revolutionizes the production and broadcasting of live events, making it easier for organizations to deliver memorable experiences to their audiences. Headquartered in the United States, Kiswe also has offices in Europe and Asia, expanding its reach in the global market.

Candy

Series A in 2021
Candy Digital is a rapidly growing company specializing in digital collectibles, particularly in the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Launched in 2021 by notable figures including Fanatics and Gary Vaynerchuk, Candy Digital focuses on creating officially licensed sports NFTs while also expanding into art, entertainment, and music. The company aims to engage fans by offering authentic digital assets that connect them to their passions. In addition to enabling the purchase, sale, and trade of these collectibles, Candy collaborates with athletes, artists, and content creators to produce unique NFT offerings. Led by CEO Scott Lawin, Candy Digital is committed to providing secure and sustainable services within its NFT ecosystem.

Inkitt

Series B in 2021
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Patreon

Series F in 2021
Patreon Inc. is a membership platform founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that enables artists and content creators to monetize their work through direct relationships with their fans. The platform allows patrons to support creators on a recurring basis in exchange for exclusive benefits and insights into the creative process. By facilitating connections between creators and their audiences, Patreon empowers a new generation of artists to earn a living from their passions. The platform hosts a wide variety of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and other creative materials, fostering a community where fans can actively participate in and support the work they admire.

Patreon

Series E in 2020
Patreon Inc. is a membership platform founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that enables artists and content creators to monetize their work through direct relationships with their fans. The platform allows patrons to support creators on a recurring basis in exchange for exclusive benefits and insights into the creative process. By facilitating connections between creators and their audiences, Patreon empowers a new generation of artists to earn a living from their passions. The platform hosts a wide variety of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and other creative materials, fostering a community where fans can actively participate in and support the work they admire.

MasterClass

Series E in 2020
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Gen.G esports

Series B in 2019
Established in 2017, Gen.G is the leading esports organization connecting the U.S. and Asia. Ranked #6 in the 2019 Forbes list of the world’s most valuable esports companies, Gen.G is the only major organization that owns and operates top teams in the world’s leading esports markets -- China, South Korea, and the United States. Its unique portfolio of teams, winners of 7 global championships to date, includes the Seoul Dynasty franchise of the Overwatch League; 2014 & 2017 League of Legends world champion teams in South Korea; the world’s top all-female Fortnite team, based in Los Angeles; and the NBA 2K League’s historic expansion franchise in Shanghai. Gen.G’s core mission is to help fans and athletes use the power of gaming and esports to get ahead in and beyond competition. The company has quickly become a commercial and thought leader, building a global, inclusive, and cross-cultural future for sports entertainment. Its widely acclaimed initiatives include: #TeamBumble, the leading team platform for the empowerment of women in gaming; and Gen.G Elite Esports Academy, the world’s first fully-integrated academic esports program. Gen.G’s teams, content creators, and corporate staff work out of their offices in Los Angeles, Seoul, and Shanghai.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2019
Luminary Media, LLC is a subscription-based audio entertainment company that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform for users to search and listen to a variety of podcasts, including original shows from notable podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. Luminary Media aims to create a comprehensive podcast ecosystem that connects listeners and creators, offering an elegantly designed platform that emphasizes innovation in the audio entertainment space.

MasterClass

Series D in 2018
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

MissMalini Entertainment

Seed Round in 2018
MissMalini Entertainment, formerly MissMalini Publishing, is a venture-backed, positive-only new media network dedicated to entertaining, connecting, and empowering young Indians. It produces uplifting media that feeds the dreams of a new generation of Indians: young, dynamic, and eager to embrace the world. Its content ignites people's passions and brings them closer together, forming devoted communities that are actively seeking new ways to connect on a deeper level.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2018
Luminary Media, LLC is a subscription-based audio entertainment company that specializes in podcasting. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a platform for users to search and listen to a variety of podcasts, including original shows from notable podcasters and entertainers, all without advertisements. Luminary Media aims to create a comprehensive podcast ecosystem that connects listeners and creators, offering an elegantly designed platform that emphasizes innovation in the audio entertainment space.

Vizbee

Venture Round in 2018
Vizbee Inc., founded in 2014 and based in New York, operates within the technology sector. The company specializes in integrating mobile and streaming devices into a cohesive application that enhances user experience at home. Vizbee transforms traditional mobile marketing channels into direct response pathways for television viewers, facilitating a more interactive and engaging viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers a solution called Homegraph, which automatically organizes connected streaming devices, thereby unifying user acquisition and retention across different devices.

MasterClass

Series C in 2017
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

The Players' Tribune

Series B in 2017
The Players' Tribune is a prominent sports content platform that focuses on athlete-driven storytelling. Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014 and later acquired by Minute Media in 2019, the platform empowers athletes to share their personal narratives through various formats, including long-form articles, short stories, video series, and podcasts. By providing athletes with the necessary tools and resources, The Players' Tribune fosters direct interaction between athletes and their fans, allowing for a deeper understanding of the athletes' experiences and perspectives. Through its innovative approach, the platform has significantly impacted the world of sports and culture on a global scale.

Some Spider Studios

Venture Round in 2017
Some Spider Studios is a media & entertainment company building iconic, identity-based brands online and off.

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.

BuzzFeed

Series G in 2016
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2016
The future of video distribution & revenue is digital, through mobile, OTT, IPTV, Smart TVs & more. ViewLift is a full-service video platform for publishers to distribute and monetize their content through custom branded native applications on every major digital device. Thanks to ViewLift, it has never been easier for companies to engage directly with consumers, streaming their video content across devices and reaching target audiences in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.

MasterClass

Series B in 2016
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

The Players' Tribune

Series A in 2015
The Players' Tribune is a prominent sports content platform that focuses on athlete-driven storytelling. Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014 and later acquired by Minute Media in 2019, the platform empowers athletes to share their personal narratives through various formats, including long-form articles, short stories, video series, and podcasts. By providing athletes with the necessary tools and resources, The Players' Tribune fosters direct interaction between athletes and their fans, allowing for a deeper understanding of the athletes' experiences and perspectives. Through its innovative approach, the platform has significantly impacted the world of sports and culture on a global scale.

Scratch Music Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Scratch Music Group, Inc. operates as a music and technology company, primarily through its Scratch DJ Academy, which offers DJ and music production education across multiple major cities in the United States, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago, as well as numerous satellite locations in hotels, resorts, and on cruise ships globally. Founded in 2002 by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, the academy has taught over 500,000 individuals using a proprietary curriculum. In addition to educational services, Scratch Music Group creates immersive events for prominent brands, having successfully collaborated with clients like H&M, MTV, and Pepsi. Their Scratch Weddings division provides high-quality DJ services tailored to modern couples, ensuring a distinct and professional musical experience for weddings. With nearly 100,000 events executed and over 15 million guests entertained in more than 25 countries, Scratch Music Group has established a notable presence in the music and events industry, gaining recognition from various media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and Forbes.

Scratch Music Group

Venture Round in 2013
Scratch Music Group, Inc. operates as a music and technology company, primarily through its Scratch DJ Academy, which offers DJ and music production education across multiple major cities in the United States, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago, as well as numerous satellite locations in hotels, resorts, and on cruise ships globally. Founded in 2002 by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, the academy has taught over 500,000 individuals using a proprietary curriculum. In addition to educational services, Scratch Music Group creates immersive events for prominent brands, having successfully collaborated with clients like H&M, MTV, and Pepsi. Their Scratch Weddings division provides high-quality DJ services tailored to modern couples, ensuring a distinct and professional musical experience for weddings. With nearly 100,000 events executed and over 15 million guests entertained in more than 25 countries, Scratch Music Group has established a notable presence in the music and events industry, gaining recognition from various media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and Forbes.

eko

Series B in 2013
Eko is a media and technology company pioneering a new medium in which stories told in live action video are shaped by viewers as they unfold. The company provides a platform for the creation and delivery of interactive video entertainment and partners with media companies, independent creators, and top brands to create experiences for highly-engaged, digitally native audiences. The company's serialized shows are distributed through eko.com, affiliate partners, and social networks; available on desktop, mobile, connected devices, and VR. Eko Studio, which includes the company's authoring tools, is also home to a large and growing community of creators who are crafting their own interactive experiences with Eko's medium. Eko provides top-quality interactive entertainment and also offers unique opportunities for brands to connect with highly-engaged audiences. Eko investors include Walmart, Innovation Endeavors, Intel Capital, Marker, MGM, NEA, Samsung, Sequoia Capital, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and WPP. The company is based in New York with an office in Tel Aviv.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2013
The future of video distribution & revenue is digital, through mobile, OTT, IPTV, Smart TVs & more. ViewLift is a full-service video platform for publishers to distribute and monetize their content through custom branded native applications on every major digital device. Thanks to ViewLift, it has never been easier for companies to engage directly with consumers, streaming their video content across devices and reaching target audiences in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.

BuzzFeed

Series D in 2013
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Vuclip

Series D in 2012
Vuclip is a leading mobile video on demand service focused on emerging markets, boasting over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries. The company collaborates with more than 160 top studios globally to provide a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip offers a dual model featuring both an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription tier, catering to various viewer preferences. Its proprietary Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology ensures a smooth, unbuffered viewing experience across all mobile devices and networks. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional operations in key cities such as Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

Scopely

Seed Round in 2012
Scopely, Inc. is an interactive entertainment and video game company based in Culver City, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing and publishing mobile and tablet games for both casual and core gamers globally. Scopely is known for its popular franchises, such as "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "Stumble Guys," and "Yahtzee With Buddies." The company utilizes its proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, to create immersive gaming experiences, with a focus on player engagement and long-lasting enjoyment. Scopely also offers a range of services including game design, live operations, marketing, and analytics, supporting a diversified portfolio within the mobile gaming industry. With operations in various international markets, including Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, Scopely has established itself as a significant player in the interactive entertainment sector.

Sportsrocket

Venture Round in 2012
Sportsrocket, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a platform for managing sports video content. Established in 2010, it provides an integrated solution for the production, distribution, management, and monetization of sports media across various platforms. Sportsrocket offers access to live games, events, highlights, and shows, collaborating with prominent leagues, publishers, and rights-holders such as Major League Soccer, the PGA Tour, Scout Media, and AS Roma. The company's innovative approach is built on a proprietary sports media operating system, enabling the creation and operation of customized over-the-top (OTT) platforms tailored for sports fans.

Popdust

Series A in 2012
Popdust Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to pop music culture, connecting fans with artists across genres such as pop, R&B, hip-hop, country, and K-pop. Founded in 2011 by Craig Marks and others, the platform features engaging content including voting competitions, interviews, and multimedia franchises that highlight popular artists. It offers episodic video content and keeps audiences informed with music news, reviews, and gossip about mainstream artists. The website serves as a hub for music lovers, delivering real-time updates and information from various sources, including social media. Based in New York, Popdust aims to provide a critical and entertaining perspective on the Top 40 music genre.

ViewLift

Debt Financing in 2012
The future of video distribution & revenue is digital, through mobile, OTT, IPTV, Smart TVs & more. ViewLift is a full-service video platform for publishers to distribute and monetize their content through custom branded native applications on every major digital device. Thanks to ViewLift, it has never been easier for companies to engage directly with consumers, streaming their video content across devices and reaching target audiences in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.

BuzzFeed

Series C in 2012
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Philo

Venture Round in 2011
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that provides live access to a variety of cable channels and major broadcasts, allowing users to enjoy shows, live news, sports, and entertainment on their smartphones or computers. The platform enables features such as pausing of live channels, enhancing the viewing experience. Originally founded to cater to the college market, Philo has evolved into a more comprehensive TV platform inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and HBO, which support its mission to create an improved television experience.

Umami

Seed Round in 2011
Umami is a NYC-based startup founded to deliver on the promise of interactive TV for consumers, networks and advertisers. Umami for iPad, a free app available now in the App Store (umami.tv/download), automatically detects what you’re watching and brings you info, bios, photos, news, gossip and social conversation while you watch. The app is part of a broader publishing platform which simplifies the process for TV networks, content partners and advertisers to create rich, enhanced TV experiences. Umami is led by veterans of interactive TV, broadband video and advertising with experience building platforms and selling media at firms like TV Guide, Aol, CBS, and Comcast. Download - umami.tv/download Check out our video - umami.tv/video On Twitter - @umamitv On Facebook - umamitv

Vuclip

Series C in 2011
Vuclip is a leading mobile video on demand service focused on emerging markets, boasting over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries. The company collaborates with more than 160 top studios globally to provide a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip offers a dual model featuring both an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription tier, catering to various viewer preferences. Its proprietary Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology ensures a smooth, unbuffered viewing experience across all mobile devices and networks. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional operations in key cities such as Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

ViewLift

Venture Round in 2011
The future of video distribution & revenue is digital, through mobile, OTT, IPTV, Smart TVs & more. ViewLift is a full-service video platform for publishers to distribute and monetize their content through custom branded native applications on every major digital device. Thanks to ViewLift, it has never been easier for companies to engage directly with consumers, streaming their video content across devices and reaching target audiences in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.

Vuclip

Series B in 2009
Vuclip is a leading mobile video on demand service focused on emerging markets, boasting over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries. The company collaborates with more than 160 top studios globally to provide a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip offers a dual model featuring both an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription tier, catering to various viewer preferences. Its proprietary Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology ensures a smooth, unbuffered viewing experience across all mobile devices and networks. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional operations in key cities such as Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

SpinMedia

Series D in 2009
SpinMedia Group is a leading digital media company specializing in pop culture and targeting millennial audiences. With over 100 million monthly unique visitors, it operates a diverse portfolio of more than 35 influential brands, including Celebuzz, Stereogum, and Buzznet, among others. These brands are recognized as authoritative voices in their respective categories, effectively engaging with young adults. SpinMedia Group ranks as the fifth largest web destination for adults aged 18-24 and is a significant player in the digital publishing space, being the second largest publisher in entertainment news and the tenth in music. By leveraging its extensive reach and understanding of its audience, SpinMedia Group offers tailored marketing and advertising solutions through its various platforms, connecting fans with the celebrities and brands they admire.

Buzz Media

Series D in 2009
Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content. Based on concepts on social media, its platform enables brand advertisers to access and engage audiences using a combination of professional editorial, expert opinion, user contributions, and customized marketing solutions.

Thumbplay

Series F in 2009
Thumbplay is a provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from several large entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Thumbplay Music — which launched in private beta on January 7, 2010 and in public beta on March 4, 2010 — is a cloud-based music service that provides unlimited access to more than 8 million songs under license from every major record label and more than 25,000 indie labels. The mobile app is currently available on BlackBerry and Android smartphones and PCs/Macs. It will be available on iPhone within the first half of 2010. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital.

Quick Hit

Series B in 2009
Quick Hit is a prominent developer and publisher of free online social sports games, focusing on head-to-head competitions that blend engaging graphics with the allure of fantasy sports. The company gained recognition with its initial offering, Quick Hit Football, a free and authentic football coaching game that is accessible without requiring a credit card or installation. Quick Hit aims to enhance the online sports gaming experience by providing feature-rich gameplay and a wide array of sports titles. The company also operates an online casual sports gaming network that includes multiplayer games, league competitions, and relevant news, catering to a diverse audience interested in sports entertainment.

Seventymm

Series C in 2008
India's first and largest organised movie rental service. Present in 3 cities with a total member base of over 1.5 lakhs. the company was founded by serial enterpreneur Raghav Kher and funded by leading Venture Capital firms like DFJ, Matrix Partners and NEA-Indo US Vnetures.

Linekong

Series B in 2008
LineKong Science and Technology Co., Ltd. is an interactive entertainment enterprise that specializes in the research and development of online games. It was one of the Ten Developers of the Network Games in 2008. Founded in March 2007, it operates as a domestic online game company of the third generation. LineKong has launched several self-developed products such as Journey to the West, The Warriors, and YB online, and more. Currently, it has seven subordinate game studios and has founded a subsidiary for research and development. LineKong’s product platform covers turn-based games, ARPG, casual games, web games, large-scale 3D games, and other projects.

Vuclip

Series A in 2008
Vuclip is a leading mobile video on demand service focused on emerging markets, boasting over 3 million subscribers each quarter across six countries. The company collaborates with more than 160 top studios globally to provide a diverse range of content, including blockbuster Hollywood films, regional movies, TV shows, and music videos in 20 languages. Vuclip offers a dual model featuring both an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription tier, catering to various viewer preferences. Its proprietary Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology ensures a smooth, unbuffered viewing experience across all mobile devices and networks. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional operations in key cities such as Dubai, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

Fan TV

Venture Round in 2007
Fan TV is an entertainment discovery engine that allows people to find, watch, and share movies and TV shows on iOS, the web, and soon on TV. The company is backed by the investors behind [TiVo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/tivo), [Netflix](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/netflix), and [Sonos](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sonos).It is working with leading pay TV providers to roll out the device in support of their IPTV transition, and it has completed a trial with [Cox Communications](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cox-communications) , the 3rd largest cable company in the U.S. The Fan TV set-top box was unveiled at D: All Things Digital in May 2013. The Fan TV set-top box combines TV, DVR, video-on-demand, and streaming services into one device with a touch remote, which is named as ""the home entertainment god box” by [Time Magazine](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/time-magazine). Fan TV was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, C.A.

Xfire

Series D in 2005
Xfire is a digital platform that focuses on gaming, movies, television, and broader pop culture topics. Established in 2003, it has evolved to provide in-depth news, guides, and analyses that reflect the dynamic nature of digital entertainment. Originally a leader in social gaming services, Xfire reached over 22 million registered users by 2012. After being acquired by Viacom in 2008, it was later spun out in 2010 by a team of entrepreneurs and investors. The platform features a revamped website and new user interface, alongside the launch of a competitive gaming service called Battleground, which includes various gaming modes and a virtual currency system. Xfire also offers users social networking capabilities, group voice-over IP chat, and options for sharing in-game content and live-streaming gameplay, catering to a diverse audience interested in the interconnected aspects of pop culture.

Sorrent

Series C in 2004
Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on more than 100 Java and BREW-enabled handsets. With offices in San Mateo, California and London, England, the company's extensive distribution network includes all of the U.S. wireless carriers, as well as some of the world's largest carriers around the world. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, BA Venture Partners, Sienna Ventures, Softbank Capital Partners and Globespan Capital Partners.

Xfire

Series C in 2004
Xfire is a digital platform that focuses on gaming, movies, television, and broader pop culture topics. Established in 2003, it has evolved to provide in-depth news, guides, and analyses that reflect the dynamic nature of digital entertainment. Originally a leader in social gaming services, Xfire reached over 22 million registered users by 2012. After being acquired by Viacom in 2008, it was later spun out in 2010 by a team of entrepreneurs and investors. The platform features a revamped website and new user interface, alongside the launch of a competitive gaming service called Battleground, which includes various gaming modes and a virtual currency system. Xfire also offers users social networking capabilities, group voice-over IP chat, and options for sharing in-game content and live-streaming gameplay, catering to a diverse audience interested in the interconnected aspects of pop culture.

Sorrent

Series B in 2003
Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on more than 100 Java and BREW-enabled handsets. With offices in San Mateo, California and London, England, the company's extensive distribution network includes all of the U.S. wireless carriers, as well as some of the world's largest carriers around the world. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, BA Venture Partners, Sienna Ventures, Softbank Capital Partners and Globespan Capital Partners.

Sorrent

Series A in 2002
Sorrent is a leading creator and global publisher of wireless entertainment. Sorrent's critically-acclaimed content features single and multiplayer games, based on original and licensed properties, including an award-winning suite of FOX Sports titles. Sorrent has developed a proprietary technology infrastructure that delivers graphically rich, fast-paced mobile games on more than 100 Java and BREW-enabled handsets. With offices in San Mateo, California and London, England, the company's extensive distribution network includes all of the U.S. wireless carriers, as well as some of the world's largest carriers around the world. Founded in 2001, Sorrent has attracted top tier venture capital firms including NEA, BA Venture Partners, Sienna Ventures, Softbank Capital Partners and Globespan Capital Partners.

BoxerJam.com

Series B in 1999
BoxerJam.com is a U.S.-based company that specializes in producing primetime online game shows, enabling viewers to participate in multiplayer games from home. Founded in 1995 and acquired by Media General in 2002, BoxerJam offers original and challenging games and puzzles that are accessible to players at no cost. In addition to engaging audiences, the platform allows advertisers to serve television commercials between rounds of the games, creating a unique blend of entertainment and advertising opportunities. Participants can compete for cash and prizes, enhancing the interactive experience and attracting a diverse audience.
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