Union Square Ventures

Founded in 2003, Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York. It specializes in early to late-stage investments in internet-focused companies, with a focus on web services creating large networks and innovative use of information technology across industries like media, marketing, fintech, climate tech, and healthcare.

Mona Alsubaei

Analyst

Brad Burnham

Partner

John Buttrick

Partner

Grace Carney

Analyst

Nick Grossman

General Partner

Past deals in Broadcasting

Simulmedia

Series E in 2019
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

Simulmedia

Series D in 2013
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

YouNow

Series A in 2013
YouNow, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2011 that operates a live social networking platform allowing users to broadcast themselves in real-time to a global audience. Its application enables users to discover talented broadcasters, watch live streams, and engage in video chats. Accessible on iOS, Android, and web platforms, YouNow fosters a community where users can create and interact with diverse content. The company also operates PROPS, a blockchain-based platform that supports a decentralized economy for video applications, allowing users to buy virtual currency while content creators earn revenue through audience engagement. Additional offerings include Rize, which connects broadcasters with engaged viewers, and the WTF game show application, where contestants participate in live game shows through video chat. By blending broadcasting, gaming, and social networking, YouNow empowers individuals to express their creativity and forge meaningful connections.

Simulmedia

Series C in 2013
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

Simulmedia

Series C in 2012
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

Simulmedia

Series C in 2011
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

TargetSpot

Series C in 2011
TargetSpot is the largest internet radio advertising network in the United States, facilitating connections between brands and local businesses to online listeners through various advertising solutions. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform and a full-service account management team, allowing advertisers to design targeted campaigns based on geography, listening preferences, and demographics. This enables the delivery of impactful audio, display, and pre-roll video advertisements across a wide range of online audio properties. With over 85 distribution partners, including major entities like CBS RADIO and Entercom, TargetSpot has established a significant presence in the digital audio landscape. Based in New York City, the company is focused on optimizing the monetization of existing and emerging digital audio assets, including music, radio, podcasts, and opportunities within smart speakers.

Simulmedia

Series B in 2010
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

Simulmedia

Series A in 2009
Founded in 2008, Simulmedia specializes in cross-channel TV advertising. Its proprietary platform, TV+, enables advertisers to reach viewers across linear television and connected TV at guaranteed scale, optimizing campaigns with data-driven analytics.

TargetSpot

Series B in 2008
TargetSpot is the largest internet radio advertising network in the United States, facilitating connections between brands and local businesses to online listeners through various advertising solutions. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform and a full-service account management team, allowing advertisers to design targeted campaigns based on geography, listening preferences, and demographics. This enables the delivery of impactful audio, display, and pre-roll video advertisements across a wide range of online audio properties. With over 85 distribution partners, including major entities like CBS RADIO and Entercom, TargetSpot has established a significant presence in the digital audio landscape. Based in New York City, the company is focused on optimizing the monetization of existing and emerging digital audio assets, including music, radio, podcasts, and opportunities within smart speakers.

TargetSpot

Series A in 2007
TargetSpot is the largest internet radio advertising network in the United States, facilitating connections between brands and local businesses to online listeners through various advertising solutions. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform and a full-service account management team, allowing advertisers to design targeted campaigns based on geography, listening preferences, and demographics. This enables the delivery of impactful audio, display, and pre-roll video advertisements across a wide range of online audio properties. With over 85 distribution partners, including major entities like CBS RADIO and Entercom, TargetSpot has established a significant presence in the digital audio landscape. Based in New York City, the company is focused on optimizing the monetization of existing and emerging digital audio assets, including music, radio, podcasts, and opportunities within smart speakers.
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