North Base Media

North Base Media is a venture capital investment firm based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in the digital media sector, having pioneered global digital-media investing over the past decade. It has backed successful companies such as IDN Media in Indonesia, Pocket Aces in India, TheNewsLens in Taiwan, and Capital Digital in Mexico. North Base Media's first venture fund, launched in 2015, is recognized for its strong performance, consistently ranking in the top quartile of media and global venture funds. The firm was co-founded by Marcus Brauchli, a former top editor at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, and Sasa Vucinic, the former CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund. Stuart Karle serves as the general counsel, bringing experience from his previous roles as COO of Reuters and General Counsel of The Wall Street Journal.

Marcus Brauchli

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Past deals in Jordan

Tamatem

Series A in 2020
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem specializes in developing and localizing mobile games for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company collaborates with international studios to adapt games, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with the Arabic audience. Tamatem's portfolio includes various genres, such as racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia games. With a focus on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published 40 games that have garnered over 50 million downloads. The company is recognized for its expertise in making games relevant to the regional market, enhancing their potential for success.
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