Girls' Night In
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Girls' Night In, LLC is an online editorial platform dedicated to fostering community among women through various content and services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington D.C., the company offers a Friday newsletter that focuses on self-care and provides engaging articles and blogs tailored for its female audience. In addition to its written content, Girls' Night In organizes GNI Book Club meetings throughout the United States and Canada, creating opportunities for women to connect and share their experiences. With a commitment to supporting women's well-being and community engagement, Girls' Night In continues to be a valuable resource for its subscribers.
Hullabalu
Seed Round in 2015
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
Pinterest
Series G in 2015
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.
Pinterest
Series F in 2014
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.
Paperless Post
Series C in 2014
Paperless Post operates an events platform focused on design-driven online invitations and guest management. The service enables consumers and professionals to create, send, and manage digital invitations quickly and effectively, combining customizable design options with event management tools. The platform aims to help people gather more easily and meaningfully in real life for life’s important moments, serving a broad user base since its launch in 2009.
Hullabalu
Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
Medium is a social publishing platform that enables writers to publish articles and reach readers through a built-in distribution network. The service provides simple creation tools and a personalized feed, allowing readers to follow people and topics and engage by highlighting, recommending, or commenting on posts. Founded in 2012 by Evan Williams and headquartered in San Francisco, Medium brings together engineers, editors, and creators to blend technology with storytelling. It supports a wide range of topics, from technology and politics to culture and personal development, fostering a community-driven environment where ideas can be shared and discussed.
Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine.
Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.
SnapGuide
Series A in 2013
SnapGuide is a platform that allows users to create, share, and discover step-by-step how-to guides across various topics, ranging from cooking and crafting to automotive repairs. Founded by Daniel Raffel and Steve Krulewitz, the company offers an iOS application and a web service designed to facilitate the sharing of instructional knowledge. Users can easily create their own guides and share them with friends on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, fostering a community of individuals who share similar interests and passions. The platform's emphasis on simplicity and aesthetics enhances the user experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to learn or teach new skills.
Hullabalu
Seed Round in 2013
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.
NewHive
Seed Round in 2013
NewHive is an online platform that serves as a do-it-yourself self-publishing tool, enabling users to express their creativity through customizable web pages. It fosters a social environment where individuals can create and share their unique content, encouraging artistic exploration and personal expression. By providing a user-friendly interface, NewHive empowers creators to develop and showcase their work, enhancing the interaction between users and their audiences.
Svbtle is an online publishing platform founded in 2012, based in the United States. It combines elements of traditional publishing with modern web capabilities to facilitate the discovery and sharing of new ideas. The platform is designed to enhance the writing experience by focusing on the quality of content, aiming to empower users to express their thoughts clearly and effectively. Svbtle prioritizes the needs of writers, offering services such as copyediting and fact-checking at no cost, which are typically not associated with standard blogging platforms. Through this approach, the company seeks to cultivate a community of thoughtful writers and improve overall writing standards.
Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine.
Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.
NewHive
Seed Round in 2012
NewHive is an online platform that serves as a do-it-yourself self-publishing tool, enabling users to express their creativity through customizable web pages. It fosters a social environment where individuals can create and share their unique content, encouraging artistic exploration and personal expression. By providing a user-friendly interface, NewHive empowers creators to develop and showcase their work, enhancing the interaction between users and their audiences.
Open Air Publishing
Angel Round in 2012
Open Air Publishing Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the creation of digital how-to books designed for touchscreen devices such as iPads and iPhones. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on enhancing the learning experience by integrating multimedia elements that allow readers to touch, watch, listen, read, and learn new skills. Open Air Publishing's titles include notable works such as "The Better Bacon Book," "Master Your DSLR Camera," "Holiday Recipe and Survival Guide," and "Speakeasy Cocktails." Each book is carefully crafted to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience, leveraging the expertise of a diverse network of contributors to guide readers through various subjects.
Paperless Post
Series A in 2012
Paperless Post operates an events platform focused on design-driven online invitations and guest management. The service enables consumers and professionals to create, send, and manage digital invitations quickly and effectively, combining customizable design options with event management tools. The platform aims to help people gather more easily and meaningfully in real life for life’s important moments, serving a broad user base since its launch in 2009.
Hyperink
Venture Round in 2011
Hyperink, Inc. is a self-publishing platform based in San Francisco, California, that enables individuals to publish eBooks across various categories, including biographies, self-help, technology, and more. Founded in 2010, the company offers services such as cover design, layout, and customer support to streamline the publishing process for users. Hyperink's platform allows writers and bloggers to curate and compile their existing content into cohesive books, transforming blogs and articles into published works. The company distributes its eBooks through its own website as well as other online retailers, aiming to democratize the publishing process and empower individuals to share their knowledge and stories with a wider audience.
Visual Revenue
Seed Round in 2011
Founded in 2010, Visual Revenue, Inc. is a company that develops a real-time predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing editorial decision-making in data-driven newsrooms. The platform provides tools that support human editors by delivering real-time recommendations and measuring social media success, thereby facilitating content discovery for media organizations. By reducing the complexity of content management, Visual Revenue enables publishers to engage their audiences more effectively while preserving their unique editorial voice. The company's focus is on empowering editors rather than replacing them, ensuring that editorial judgment remains central to the content creation process. In 2013, Visual Revenue was acquired by Outbrain.
SnapGuide
Seed Round in 2011
SnapGuide is a platform that allows users to create, share, and discover step-by-step how-to guides across various topics, ranging from cooking and crafting to automotive repairs. Founded by Daniel Raffel and Steve Krulewitz, the company offers an iOS application and a web service designed to facilitate the sharing of instructional knowledge. Users can easily create their own guides and share them with friends on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, fostering a community of individuals who share similar interests and passions. The platform's emphasis on simplicity and aesthetics enhances the user experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to learn or teach new skills.
OnSwipe
Venture Round in 2011
OnSwipe is a platform designed to enhance the presentation of content and advertising for publishers on touch-enabled devices through web browsers. The company enables media publishers to create visually appealing and interactive experiences that mimic the functionality of native applications and websites. By addressing the increasing demand for optimized content on tablets and other touch devices, OnSwipe simplifies the publishing process, allowing media companies to effectively engage their audiences in a magazine-like format. This focus on improving user experience positions OnSwipe as a valuable solution in an evolving digital landscape.
Videopixie
Seed Round in 2011
Videopixie is an online marketplace that connects users with video production professionals, offering services across various price points to accommodate different budgets. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including retailers who require weekly product videos, game companies looking to create national television trailers from in-game footage, and newlyweds who wish to edit extensive wedding footage into concise highlights. By facilitating connections between clients and top video professionals, Videopixie streamlines the video production process for a wide array of projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Pinterest
Series A in 2011
Pinterest is a visual discovery and bookmarking platform headquartered in San Francisco that enables users to find inspiration and ideas across categories such as recipes, home and fashion, travel, and more. The service presents visual recommendations based on user interests and allows saving images on thematic boards, following others, and sharing ideas. It operates as a social media platform focused on product and idea discovery, with a global user base of more than 500 million monthly active users, two-thirds of whom are female. It was founded in 2008 and generates revenue primarily through digital advertising.
OnSwipe
Seed Round in 2011
OnSwipe is a platform designed to enhance the presentation of content and advertising for publishers on touch-enabled devices through web browsers. The company enables media publishers to create visually appealing and interactive experiences that mimic the functionality of native applications and websites. By addressing the increasing demand for optimized content on tablets and other touch devices, OnSwipe simplifies the publishing process, allowing media companies to effectively engage their audiences in a magazine-like format. This focus on improving user experience positions OnSwipe as a valuable solution in an evolving digital landscape.
Vox Media
Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
Open Places
Seed Round in 2010
Open Places is a company that develops an open network of high-quality information about various locations, curated by writers and photographers globally. This platform promotes neighborhoods, towns, and regions, fostering a connection between travelers and locals. Open Places creates social content platforms for iOS and Android, which engage users by leveraging mobile actions linked to social media, while also building email and push notification lists for targeted communications. The company offers the Trazzler application, allowing users to discover nearby places and collaborate with editors on editorial content. Open Places provides opportunities for writers and photographers to receive assignments, collaborate with professionals, win awards, and enhance their portfolios. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits, public radio stations, parks, schools, tourism bureaus, and various approved organizations. Incorporated in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Open Places was previously known as Trazzler, Inc.
Vook, formerly known as Pronoun, is a publishing company offering digital and print book creation, distribution, cover design, and copy editing services. They leverage technology and data to assist authors in publishing swiftly, marketing effectively, and retaining creative and financial autonomy over their works.
Blip is an online media platform that offers users access to a variety of video clips and programs focused on media and entertainment. The platform features content across multiple categories, including general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, and video games. It organizes its offerings into segments such as editors' picks, current trends, and new episodes. Additionally, Blip provides producers with tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Founded in 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett, Blip is headquartered in New York City.
Attributor
Series A in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in digital content protection services tailored for the publishing industry. The company offers the Digimarc Guardian solution, which identifies and validates pirated content across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. When unauthorized use is detected, Guardian notifies the hosting site and provides options such as transitioning to authorized content, submitting licensing requests, or issuing a DMCA takedown notice. Additionally, Attributor features an analytics platform that helps publishers assess how digital content is consumed, enabling them to identify infringement, enforce authorized use, analyze market demand, and optimize monetization strategies.
Associated Content
Series A in 2006
Associated Content was a Denver-based platform that enabled users to create and publish content in various formats (text, video, audio, images) across diverse topics. The platform connected this user-generated content with consumers, partners, and advertisers, attracting millions of monthly viewers. In 2010, it was acquired by Yahoo.