New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1977. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, from seed and startup to later-stage growth and public investments. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, NEA focuses on technology and healthcare sectors, particularly in areas such as consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, and energy technology. The firm also invests in semiconductor companies and alternative energy initiatives in India. NEA has a proven track record, with more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in North America, Asia, and South America, and typically involves investments ranging from $0.05 million to $20 million.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Qiang Fu

Vice President

Robert Garland

Venture Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Ronald Kase

General Partner

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

David Kramlich

Associate

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Robert J. McGovern

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Investor

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Penzias

Venture Partner

Justine Potemkin

Investor

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Brooke Seawell

Venture Partner - Menlo Park

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez MD

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Social Media

Jomboy Media

Series A in 2022
Jomboy Media is an online media production company that specializes in creating and distributing original content related to sports and pop culture. The company produces a variety of shows, including podcasts, digital series, and television programs, focusing on topics that resonate with fans, such as sports, movies, songs, and history. By providing a platform for creators to develop their content, Jomboy Media fosters a community of enthusiasts who share their passions and insights.

Kiswe

Venture Round in 2021
Kiswe Mobile, Inc. is a media packaging and technology company that specializes in live media solutions for sports and entertainment content owners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, Kiswe develops an application that allows users to discover, direct, watch, clip, and share live videos from their smartphones. The company's flagship product, CloudCast, leverages cloud-based technology to enhance the production and broadcasting of live events. Kiswe's solutions are utilized by major broadcasters, media companies, sports and eSports leagues, and music labels, including notable clients such as BTS, the NBA, and the PGA Tour. With additional offices in Europe and Asia, Kiswe aims to connect at-home viewers with live events and in-venue fans through interactive video experiences that foster social engagement and loyalty.

ZeroFOX

Series D in 2020
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Sprout Social

Series D in 2018
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Masse

Seed Round in 2018
Masse is a mobile app which recommends products from people you trust.

MissMalini.com

Seed Round in 2018
MissMalini Publishing Pvt. Ltd., established in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, operates the popular platform MissMalini.com, which focuses on entertainment and lifestyle content. The platform provides a diverse range of material, including news, gossip, movie reviews, interviews, and features spanning Bollywood, television, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Aimed at engaging the aspirations of a new generation of Indians, the website caters to the interests of the internet-savvy audience by delivering content that resonates with contemporary cultural trends and preferences.

Fam

Convertible Note in 2017
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.

Some Spider Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Some Spider Inc. is a media and entertainment company focused on creating distinctive, identity-based brands across various platforms. It operates multimedia channels on social media, streaming services, and audio platforms, aiming to produce original content that resonates with audiences. By developing engaging narratives and experiences, the company enhances brand visibility and fosters deeper connections with consumers.

Vidme

Series A in 2016
Vidme is an online video sharing platform based in Los Angeles that provides a community for users to express and share their ideas through video content. The platform allows individuals to upload videos across various categories, including gaming, animation, movies, and entertainment. Vidme facilitates a seamless user experience by enabling video uploads without requiring users to create an account, thereby encouraging broader participation and interaction within its community.

BuzzFeed

Series G in 2016
BuzzFeed, Inc. operates as a technology-driven media company that delivers breaking news, original reporting, entertainment, and videos to a global audience. Founded in 2006 and based in New York City, BuzzFeed encompasses several divisions including BuzzFeed Originals, which creates a variety of engaging content such as articles, quizzes, and videos. Its lifestyle brand, Tasty, focuses on social food content, while BuzzFeed News is dedicated to investigative journalism. Additionally, BuzzFeed Studios produces original content for various platforms, including broadcast and digital media. The company also engages in social commerce through BuzzFeed Commerce, which involves product development, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed continues to redefine online content sharing and advertising.

Folloze

Series A in 2016
Folloze, Inc. is a provider of an account-based marketing sales platform designed to enhance engagement and support sales teams in targeting key accounts. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive online platform that enables marketing and sales teams to collaborate effectively by delivering account-specific experiences and personalized content campaigns. Users can create content boards tailored to individual accounts, utilizing various media formats and actionable calls-to-action. The platform also provides features such as behavioral alerts, campaign tracking, and integration with existing sales tools, allowing for streamlined communication and follow-up. Folloze's capabilities empower sales professionals to adopt a consultative approach, improving customer interactions and significantly enhancing sales pipelines. Headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in Denver and a development center in Tel Aviv, Folloze serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies.

Traction

Series A in 2016
Traction Labs Inc. is a content distribution technology company specializing in live streaming video and advanced digital marketing solutions. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York, the company focuses on facilitating influential connections between brands and engaged audiences. Traction Labs employs proprietary technology to enhance live stream content through various formats, including 360° video and sponsored content, allowing real-time performance adjustments. The platform supports campaign strategy, content creation, global distribution, and measurement, ensuring that creative content reaches audiences effectively across influential social creators and reputable publishers. Serving a clientele that includes several Fortune 100 companies, Traction Labs aims to deepen the impact of marketing campaigns, thereby improving brand visibility and audience growth.

Sprout Social

Series C in 2016
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Curalate

Series C in 2016
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate product discovery and enhance the shopping experience for consumers. By transforming images and videos into digital storefronts, the platform allows brands to integrate their products into social media channels, advertisements, and emails effectively. Curalate provides tools for brands to automatically share content, track social media engagement metrics, and monitor campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Established in 2011 and originally named Storably, Curalate is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London. The company serves numerous prominent brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora, by enabling a seamless transition from product discovery on social media to on-site purchases. As of July 2020, Curalate operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.

ZeroFOX

Series B in 2015
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Sochat

Seed Round in 2015
Sochat is an iOS and Android mobile messaging application and connection platform. It allows its users to publish groups nearby with a PIN to quickly gather up and share GIFs, photos, videos, disappearing messages, and drawings among its users. It also allows sending songs and YouTube videos, play rock paper scissors game, and poll friends and groups. Sochat is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2014 by Lukens Orthwein.

Folloze

Seed Round in 2015
Folloze, Inc. is a provider of an account-based marketing sales platform designed to enhance engagement and support sales teams in targeting key accounts. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive online platform that enables marketing and sales teams to collaborate effectively by delivering account-specific experiences and personalized content campaigns. Users can create content boards tailored to individual accounts, utilizing various media formats and actionable calls-to-action. The platform also provides features such as behavioral alerts, campaign tracking, and integration with existing sales tools, allowing for streamlined communication and follow-up. Folloze's capabilities empower sales professionals to adopt a consultative approach, improving customer interactions and significantly enhancing sales pipelines. Headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in Denver and a development center in Tel Aviv, Folloze serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies.

ScoreStream

Seed Round in 2015
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in sharing information about sporting events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ScoreStream provides a mobile application for both iOS and Android devices, as well as a website, enabling fans to connect and share local sports content with their family and friends. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies in the media and entertainment sectors. ScoreStream was originally known as Crowdscores, Inc. and focuses on crowdsourcing local sports information, making it accessible to consumers and media organizations alike.

Snap

Venture Round in 2015
Snap Inc. is a multinational camera company that operates the popular photo messaging application, Snapchat. This platform enables users to communicate through short videos and images, known as Snaps, while offering various features such as personalized camera tools, group chats, and the ability to create and view stories. Snapchat's Discover section curates content from publishers and creators based on user interests. The Snap Map feature provides a live map displaying user locations, nearby friends, and popular stories. Additionally, the Memories function allows users to save and organize their Snaps in a searchable collection. In 2016, Snap launched Spectacles, video-sharing sunglasses that facilitate capturing content from a first-person perspective. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Snap Inc. was previously known as Snapchat, Inc.

TrackMaven

Debt Financing in 2014
TrackMaven, Inc. is a marketing analytics and attribution software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for measuring and optimizing marketing performance across various digital channels. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington, D.C., TrackMaven's software integrates with existing tools used by marketers, such as social media networks and web analytics providers, allowing for a unified view of marketing effectiveness. The platform offers capabilities in social and content attribution, competitive intelligence, and news monitoring, enabling users to assess the impact of their marketing activities against competitors and industry influencers. Additionally, TrackMaven provides insights into campaign performance, content strategy, and executive reporting. As of October 2018, TrackMaven operates as a subsidiary of Skyword Inc.

TrackMaven

Series B in 2014
TrackMaven, Inc. is a marketing analytics and attribution software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for measuring and optimizing marketing performance across various digital channels. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington, D.C., TrackMaven's software integrates with existing tools used by marketers, such as social media networks and web analytics providers, allowing for a unified view of marketing effectiveness. The platform offers capabilities in social and content attribution, competitive intelligence, and news monitoring, enabling users to assess the impact of their marketing activities against competitors and industry influencers. Additionally, TrackMaven provides insights into campaign performance, content strategy, and executive reporting. As of October 2018, TrackMaven operates as a subsidiary of Skyword Inc.

Edmodo

Series D in 2014
Edmodo, Inc. operates an online platform that serves as a global education network, enabling educators to connect and collaborate with students, parents, and fellow teachers. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Edmodo has grown to encompass over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. The platform focuses on enhancing communication and collaboration while protecting the privacy of its users. It offers tools for school leaders to utilize analytics, deliver professional development, and improve learning outcomes through frequent formative assessments. Edmodo allows educators to share resources, post classroom materials, and access important school information, thereby fostering a dynamic learning community. In May 2018, Edmodo became a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the educational sector.

ScoreStream

Convertible Note in 2014
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in sharing information about sporting events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ScoreStream provides a mobile application for both iOS and Android devices, as well as a website, enabling fans to connect and share local sports content with their family and friends. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies in the media and entertainment sectors. ScoreStream was originally known as Crowdscores, Inc. and focuses on crowdsourcing local sports information, making it accessible to consumers and media organizations alike.

Sprout Social

Series B in 2014
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Sprout Social

Series B in 2014
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

CrowdChat

Seed Round in 2014
CrowdChat is a Palo Alto-based provider of a social engagement and big data analytics platform designed to facilitate public group conversations through hashtags across social media. The company offers a cloud-based platform that enables both consumers and businesses to participate in unified discussions, enhancing their social media engagement. Utilizing its proprietary 1-Click Community technology, CrowdChat analyzes data from social media followers, delivering real-time social analytics and insights that measure the impact of engagement. This innovative platform allows users to discuss specific topics using designated hashtags, maximizing the reach and effectiveness of their interactions.

Curalate

Series B in 2014
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate product discovery and enhance the shopping experience for consumers. By transforming images and videos into digital storefronts, the platform allows brands to integrate their products into social media channels, advertisements, and emails effectively. Curalate provides tools for brands to automatically share content, track social media engagement metrics, and monitor campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Established in 2011 and originally named Storably, Curalate is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London. The company serves numerous prominent brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora, by enabling a seamless transition from product discovery on social media to on-site purchases. As of July 2020, Curalate operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.

ZeroFOX

Series A in 2014
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Lithium Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Lithium builds trusted relationships between the world’s best brands and their customers, helping people get answers and share their experiences. Brands like Microsoft, HP, Sephora, Virgin and Barclaycard and customers in more than 34 countries rely on Lithium to help them connect, engage, and understand their total community. With more than 100 million monthly visits over all Lithium communities and 750 million online profiles scored by Klout, Lithium has one of the largest digital footprints in the world. Using that data and the company’s software, Lithium customers boost sales, reduce service costs, spark innovation, and build long-term brand loyalty and advocacy.

TrackMaven

Series A in 2014
TrackMaven, Inc. is a marketing analytics and attribution software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for measuring and optimizing marketing performance across various digital channels. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington, D.C., TrackMaven's software integrates with existing tools used by marketers, such as social media networks and web analytics providers, allowing for a unified view of marketing effectiveness. The platform offers capabilities in social and content attribution, competitive intelligence, and news monitoring, enabling users to assess the impact of their marketing activities against competitors and industry influencers. Additionally, TrackMaven provides insights into campaign performance, content strategy, and executive reporting. As of October 2018, TrackMaven operates as a subsidiary of Skyword Inc.

Hearsay Systems

Series C in 2013
Hearsay Systems, Inc. develops digital communication solutions tailored for the financial services industry, enabling advisors and agents to enhance client engagement through various channels such as social media, websites, text messaging, and email. Its offerings include Hearsay Social, which automates social selling; Hearsay Sites for local website management; Hearsay Relate for SMS supervision; and Hearsay Platform that integrates advisor engagement tools with core systems. The company also provides additional services like product configuration, training, coaching, and compliance advisory. Hearsay serves a diverse range of clients, including those in asset management, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and wealth management. Founded in 2009, Hearsay is headquartered in San Francisco and has multiple offices across the United States and internationally.

Lithium Technologies

Series E in 2013
Lithium builds trusted relationships between the world’s best brands and their customers, helping people get answers and share their experiences. Brands like Microsoft, HP, Sephora, Virgin and Barclaycard and customers in more than 34 countries rely on Lithium to help them connect, engage, and understand their total community. With more than 100 million monthly visits over all Lithium communities and 750 million online profiles scored by Klout, Lithium has one of the largest digital footprints in the world. Using that data and the company’s software, Lithium customers boost sales, reduce service costs, spark innovation, and build long-term brand loyalty and advocacy.

SocialRadar

Series A in 2013
SocialRadar develops innovative technology focused on enhancing social connections through location awareness. The company creates mobile applications for platforms such as iPhone, Android, and Google Glass, which allow users to identify nearby individuals and understand their connections. By providing real-time information and insights about people and places in proximity, SocialRadar aims to transform interpersonal interactions and enrich social experiences.

Curalate

Series A in 2013
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate product discovery and enhance the shopping experience for consumers. By transforming images and videos into digital storefronts, the platform allows brands to integrate their products into social media channels, advertisements, and emails effectively. Curalate provides tools for brands to automatically share content, track social media engagement metrics, and monitor campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Established in 2011 and originally named Storably, Curalate is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London. The company serves numerous prominent brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora, by enabling a seamless transition from product discovery on social media to on-site purchases. As of July 2020, Curalate operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.

BuzzFeed

Series D in 2013
BuzzFeed, Inc. operates as a technology-driven media company that delivers breaking news, original reporting, entertainment, and videos to a global audience. Founded in 2006 and based in New York City, BuzzFeed encompasses several divisions including BuzzFeed Originals, which creates a variety of engaging content such as articles, quizzes, and videos. Its lifestyle brand, Tasty, focuses on social food content, while BuzzFeed News is dedicated to investigative journalism. Additionally, BuzzFeed Studios produces original content for various platforms, including broadcast and digital media. The company also engages in social commerce through BuzzFeed Commerce, which involves product development, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed continues to redefine online content sharing and advertising.

RebelMouse

Seed Round in 2012
RebelMouse, Inc. is a social media aggregator and digital publishing platform founded in 2012 and based in New York City. It enables brands, media companies, and individuals to create and manage dynamic content experiences that foster community engagement and audience growth across various social channels. Unlike traditional content management systems, RebelMouse emphasizes a distributed approach, allowing content to be shared across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and applications. The platform features tools for social sharing, post creation, and analytics, which help users understand how their content is consumed and shared. RebelMouse has gained recognition for its innovative strategies that have driven significant online traffic for various publishers and brands, including prominent projects with media entities and initiatives to enhance brand engagement, such as transforming United Airlines Hub into a leading airline blog.

Upworthy

Venture Round in 2012
Lots of media companies have a mission. But Upworthy is on a mission to change what the world pays attention to. We believe that stories about important issues can and should be great stories — stories for everyone, stories that connect us and sometimes even change the world —because we’re all part of the same story.

SAY Media

Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that specializes in creating, distributing, and monetizing content through its innovative Tempest platform. This platform supports independent content creators in building engaged communities across various consumer interests such as Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Say Media offers services that enhance audience engagement, such as AdFrames, which are interactive media ad units, and Portable Creative, which allows for flexible advertising across different platforms. The company reaches over 400 million people globally, providing brands with effective ways to connect with these audiences. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and other locations, Say Media operates as a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. since 2018.

Edmodo

Series C in 2012
Edmodo, Inc. operates an online platform that serves as a global education network, enabling educators to connect and collaborate with students, parents, and fellow teachers. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Edmodo has grown to encompass over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide. The platform focuses on enhancing communication and collaboration while protecting the privacy of its users. It offers tools for school leaders to utilize analytics, deliver professional development, and improve learning outcomes through frequent formative assessments. Edmodo allows educators to share resources, post classroom materials, and access important school information, thereby fostering a dynamic learning community. In May 2018, Edmodo became a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the educational sector.

Curalate

Seed Round in 2012
Curalate, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate product discovery and enhance the shopping experience for consumers. By transforming images and videos into digital storefronts, the platform allows brands to integrate their products into social media channels, advertisements, and emails effectively. Curalate provides tools for brands to automatically share content, track social media engagement metrics, and monitor campaigns, competitors, and influencers. Established in 2011 and originally named Storably, Curalate is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London. The company serves numerous prominent brands, including Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora, by enabling a seamless transition from product discovery on social media to on-site purchases. As of July 2020, Curalate operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.

Supernova

Series B in 2012
Supernova, formerly known as Viddy, offers a platform for users to easily capture, enhance, and share videos. It allows individuals to record significant moments and instantly transform them into visually appealing videos. The platform provides cinematic production packs for the creation of high-quality clips, which can be shared with a single click on popular social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Supernova fosters meaningful interactions by enabling users to receive feedback from friends and family on their creations. Additionally, it features real-time video discovery, encouraging exploration within a dynamic community. The company emphasizes creativity, inspiration, and personal expression in the realm of mobile video sharing.

Compass Labs

Venture Round in 2012
Compass Labs provides a self-service or fully managed advertising platform called CLIQ (Compass Labs IQ) that makes targeted, scalable social media ad campaigns easy to execute and measure for agencies and brands.

Fantasy Shopper

Series A in 2012
Fantasy Shopper is a social shopping platform which integrates online and offline fashion retail in a unique and entertaining environment.

BuzzFeed

Series C in 2012
BuzzFeed, Inc. operates as a technology-driven media company that delivers breaking news, original reporting, entertainment, and videos to a global audience. Founded in 2006 and based in New York City, BuzzFeed encompasses several divisions including BuzzFeed Originals, which creates a variety of engaging content such as articles, quizzes, and videos. Its lifestyle brand, Tasty, focuses on social food content, while BuzzFeed News is dedicated to investigative journalism. Additionally, BuzzFeed Studios produces original content for various platforms, including broadcast and digital media. The company also engages in social commerce through BuzzFeed Commerce, which involves product development, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed continues to redefine online content sharing and advertising.

Lithium Technologies

Series D in 2012
Lithium builds trusted relationships between the world’s best brands and their customers, helping people get answers and share their experiences. Brands like Microsoft, HP, Sephora, Virgin and Barclaycard and customers in more than 34 countries rely on Lithium to help them connect, engage, and understand their total community. With more than 100 million monthly visits over all Lithium communities and 750 million online profiles scored by Klout, Lithium has one of the largest digital footprints in the world. Using that data and the company’s software, Lithium customers boost sales, reduce service costs, spark innovation, and build long-term brand loyalty and advocacy.

newBrandAnalytics

Series B in 2011
newBrandAnalytics is the provider of social business intelligence solutions delivering unmatched guest satisfaction, consumer intelligence, and competitive insight for the Hospitality, Restaurant and Retail industries. newBrandAnalytics' flagship and enterprise grade product, nBA Insight, enables customer satisfaction focused organizations to identify real-time key insights from guest feedback from social media and internal sources. newBrandAnalytics insight is proven to yield operational improvement, enhanced marketing opportunities, and new strategic initiatives that drive increased revenue and guest count. The company serves clients across food and beverage, hospitality, retail, and government industries, including Five Guys, Hyatt Hotels, Hersha, Ruby Tuesday, Darden, Dick’s Sporting Goods, the District of Columbia and many more.

Hearsay Systems

Series B in 2011
Hearsay Systems, Inc. develops digital communication solutions tailored for the financial services industry, enabling advisors and agents to enhance client engagement through various channels such as social media, websites, text messaging, and email. Its offerings include Hearsay Social, which automates social selling; Hearsay Sites for local website management; Hearsay Relate for SMS supervision; and Hearsay Platform that integrates advisor engagement tools with core systems. The company also provides additional services like product configuration, training, coaching, and compliance advisory. Hearsay serves a diverse range of clients, including those in asset management, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and wealth management. Founded in 2009, Hearsay is headquartered in San Francisco and has multiple offices across the United States and internationally.

AddThis

Series D in 2011
AddThis operates a social sharing and analytics platform that facilitates the distribution and tracking of online content across various domains. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company provides tools for publishers, brands, consumers, and advertisers to enhance user engagement and drive traffic. With a presence on over 15 million domains and a reach of approximately 2 billion unique users, AddThis enables clients to analyze content sharing on social networks, track email shares, and monitor user interactions with content. Their audience intelligence platform allows marketers to identify and engage high-value customer segments based on shared interests and behaviors. As of 2016, AddThis operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, leveraging a vast footprint of 1 trillion page views annually to deliver personalized online experiences.

Sprout Social

Venture Round in 2011
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Millennial Media

Series D in 2011
Millennial Media Inc. specializes in mobile advertising solutions for advertisers and developers both in the United States and internationally. The company provides a platform that enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various mobile devices, offering tools to manage and analyze campaign performance. Key offerings include a demand side platform that connects advertisers directly to inventory, a premium mobile advertising exchange, and tools for creating ad content. For developers, Millennial Media supplies software development kits that facilitate different ad formats, along with mediation tools, ad serving capabilities, and detailed analytics on ad revenue. Additionally, its proprietary technology, MYDAS, identifies unique users and targets ads based on interests, behaviors, and locations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Millennial Media has positioned itself as a significant player in the mobile advertising landscape, enhancing AOL's mobile capabilities following its acquisition.

GeistM

Seed Round in 2011
GeistM is the #1 Content MarTech platform powering performance marketing for a portfolio of Fortune 100 brands and hyper-growth startups. GeistM partners with category-leading companies with complex or unique value propositions and the capacity and commitment to scale spend in proven channels of customer acquisition. The data-driven model, powered by a MarTech platform, enables GeistM to identify and scale winning combinations of content elements, offer dynamics, networks and targeting strategies.

Millennial Media

Series C in 2009
Millennial Media Inc. specializes in mobile advertising solutions for advertisers and developers both in the United States and internationally. The company provides a platform that enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various mobile devices, offering tools to manage and analyze campaign performance. Key offerings include a demand side platform that connects advertisers directly to inventory, a premium mobile advertising exchange, and tools for creating ad content. For developers, Millennial Media supplies software development kits that facilitate different ad formats, along with mediation tools, ad serving capabilities, and detailed analytics on ad revenue. Additionally, its proprietary technology, MYDAS, identifies unique users and targets ads based on interests, behaviors, and locations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Millennial Media has positioned itself as a significant player in the mobile advertising landscape, enhancing AOL's mobile capabilities following its acquisition.

Compass Labs

Venture Round in 2009
Compass Labs provides a self-service or fully managed advertising platform called CLIQ (Compass Labs IQ) that makes targeted, scalable social media ad campaigns easy to execute and measure for agencies and brands.

SpinMedia

Series D in 2009
SpinMedia LLC will now be known as SpinMedia Group. SpinMedia is the leader in pop culture and millennial audience reach - the world’s fastest-growing digital media company with more than 100 million monthly unique visitors. The over 35 SpinMedia brands – including Celebuzz, Stereogum, Buzznet, TheSuperficial, Idolator, Just Jared, Just Jared Jr., PureVolume, Hype Machine, Absolute Punk, What Would Tyler Durden Do?, SocialiteLife, Go Fug Yourself, Pink is the New Blog, Gorilla vs. Bear, RCRD LBL, Videogum, TheFrisky, Egotastic!, Concrete Loop, Brooklyn Vegan, Crunktastical, Punknews.org, and others- are category-leading, authentic, influential voices. SpinMedia is currently the fifth largest Web destination reaching adults 18-24. Via comScore, the company is the second largest digital publisher in Entertainment News and the tenth largest in Music. SpinMedia uses its massive reach, deep audience engagement, and understanding of the young adult audience to provide customized, innovative marketing and advertising solutions across its branded properties.

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.

HDmessaging

Series C in 2009
We are the backbone for text 2.0. Our free, fully featured API and open source clients provide everything developers need to build killer group messaging apps. We're powering a revolution in text messaging - Group conversations - Photo + media sharing - Location sharing - Facebook, Twitter integration - SMS integration & connectivity We provide a free API to anyone who wants to add group messaging to their service or application. Mobile device OEMs, network operators and app developers are all using the API today to build white label messaging services.

AddThis

Series C in 2008
AddThis operates a social sharing and analytics platform that facilitates the distribution and tracking of online content across various domains. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company provides tools for publishers, brands, consumers, and advertisers to enhance user engagement and drive traffic. With a presence on over 15 million domains and a reach of approximately 2 billion unique users, AddThis enables clients to analyze content sharing on social networks, track email shares, and monitor user interactions with content. Their audience intelligence platform allows marketers to identify and engage high-value customer segments based on shared interests and behaviors. As of 2016, AddThis operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, leveraging a vast footprint of 1 trillion page views annually to deliver personalized online experiences.

Mediaocean

Series B in 2008
Mediaocean is a software provider that specializes in advertising workflow management for agencies, brands, broadcasters, and publishers globally. Its comprehensive suite of platforms facilitates various aspects of the advertising process, including planning, buying, analysis, optimization, invoicing, and payments. Key offerings include Spectra, which manages business data and expenditure; Prisma, delivering operational infrastructure across multiple media channels; Optica, a cloud-based solution for advertising delivery and management; Aura, which focuses on project time and cost management; and Connect, which integrates various media suppliers and technologies for streamlined operations. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in New York, Mediaocean has expanded its presence with offices in various locations, including Atlanta, Chicago, London, and Pune, among others. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of advertising workflows across the industry.

Mediaocean

Series A in 2007
Mediaocean is a software provider that specializes in advertising workflow management for agencies, brands, broadcasters, and publishers globally. Its comprehensive suite of platforms facilitates various aspects of the advertising process, including planning, buying, analysis, optimization, invoicing, and payments. Key offerings include Spectra, which manages business data and expenditure; Prisma, delivering operational infrastructure across multiple media channels; Optica, a cloud-based solution for advertising delivery and management; Aura, which focuses on project time and cost management; and Connect, which integrates various media suppliers and technologies for streamlined operations. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in New York, Mediaocean has expanded its presence with offices in various locations, including Atlanta, Chicago, London, and Pune, among others. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of advertising workflows across the industry.

HDmessaging

Series B in 2007
We are the backbone for text 2.0. Our free, fully featured API and open source clients provide everything developers need to build killer group messaging apps. We're powering a revolution in text messaging - Group conversations - Photo + media sharing - Location sharing - Facebook, Twitter integration - SMS integration & connectivity We provide a free API to anyone who wants to add group messaging to their service or application. Mobile device OEMs, network operators and app developers are all using the API today to build white label messaging services.

Minekey

Seed Round in 2006
Minekey, Inc. operates an online discussion network that facilitates conversations among users on a variety of topics, including relationships, social and political issues, religion, pop culture, and lifestyle. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with research and development offices in India, Minekey has engaged over 2.5 million participants in its community. The company is also known for its technology-driven services, such as Twezr, a personal organizer that consolidates contacts and shared content from various platforms like email and social media. Additionally, Minekey offers a content discovery service aimed at enhancing user experience for online publishers by delivering relevant content tailored to users' interests and browsing history.

Tele Atlas

Series A in 2004
Official Twitter account for Tele Atlas, leading provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location based solutions.

LSF Network

Venture Round in 2004
LSF Interactive is a highly responsive, technology-focused online marketing and media buying company that helps brands dominate their industries and generate more revenue per campaign. LSF uses customer-centered and results-driven digital marketing solutions and services managed by a team of experts and supported by a state-of-the-art reporting platform. Headquartered in San Francisco, the 80-person LSF Interactive is a division of the LSF Network Group with offices on two continents and more than 250 accounts worldwide including, ClubMed, Le Figaro, Warnaco (Speedo, Calvin Klein Underwear, Calvin Klein Jeans), Waterford Wedgewood Royal Doulton, Lenox, Dansk, Career Education Corporation, LSI, Laird Technologies, Unica and LoopFuse. For more information, visit www.lsfinteractive.com and www.lsfnetwork.com.

Mainstream Data

Venture Round in 2002
Mainstream Data, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying end-to-end delivery solutions utilizing advanced satellite, Internet, and information server technologies. The company provides a range of services, including transmission capacity, satellite uplinks, network management, and integrated high-speed Internet connectivity to customers globally. It offers various platforms such as MediasBrowser, which facilitates real-time access to multimedia content, and MediasFTP, a managed system for distributing photos, videos, and text files. Additionally, Mainstream Data provides tools for content collection from remote media professionals and comprehensive digital asset management solutions. Its Newscom service aggregates multimedia content from multiple agencies to serve diverse clients, including digital media outlets and publishers. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mainstream operates teleports and network operation centers in key locations, ensuring reliable service delivery around the clock.

Context Medi

Series A in 2000
Context Media is a provider of Enterprise Content Integration solutions that assists digital content marketing companies in managing and sharing their digital assets more effectively. The company offers services and technologies that enable content providers to create, package, and distribute their content across various digital platforms while linking it dynamically to relevant content from partners and affiliates. By unifying, organizing, and optimizing enterprise content, Context Media enhances the value of existing content management investments, allowing for better leverage of content across organizations. Founded by Dan Harple and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company boasts a team that includes former Netscape management and Emmy-award-winning production professionals.

Argon Networks

Venture Round in 1998
Argon Networks offers a range of social media marketing services to its clients. The company’s range of services include mobile application, interaction marketing, and content ecosystems. It offers its services for media companies and brands. Argon Networks was founded in 2012 and has operations in Switzerland, U.S.A., and Hong Kong.
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