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Information about the industries, stages and countries they generally invest in.
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Vice is a multi-platform media company. They make television, videos, magazines, and websites about the things that interest young people.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$5.70
B (
April 2011
)
Country:
United States
City:
Brooklyn
Started in:
1994
Founders:
Shane Smith, Suroosh Alvi
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing, Video, Video Streaming
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$2,690.00M
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
13
Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$4.00
B (
September 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Jack Conte, Sam Yam
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, Music, Podcast, Sponsorship, Video
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$417.30M
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
36
Dadi Cinema is focused on the management and operation of theaters across China.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.24
B (
May 2016
)
Country:
China
City:
Shenzhen
Started in:
2006
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Digital Entertainment, Film, Media and Entertainment, Theatre
Number of employees:
5,000-10,000
Funding Amount:
$154.00M
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1
OVO is in the business of simplifying the online and mobile payment experience for consumers. They offer world class solutions for banks and financial services providers.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.90
B (
March 2019
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2017
Founders:
Matt Jones
Industries:
Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, Music Streaming, Telecommunications, Video Streaming
Number of employees:
10-50
Funding Amount:
$116.00M
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
5
SmartNews is an app that brings curated news from trustworthy sources to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.00
B (
August 2019
)
Country:
Japan
City:
Tokyo
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Kaisei Hamamoto, Ken Suzuki
Industries:
Apps, Journalism, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$409.60M
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
21
EPIDEMIC SOUNDS is a music company that helps online creators and people with passion in music to make their own soundtrack absolutely free.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.40
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
Sweden
City:
Stockholm
Started in:
2009
Founders:
David Stenmarck, Hjalmar Winbladh, Jan Zachrisson, Oscar Höglund, Peer Åström
Industries:
Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Streaming, Video
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$476.14M
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
10
Yidian Zixun, a professional mobile news aggregator, provides users with concentrated and syndicated news feeds.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.40
B (
October 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Jeff Zheng, Xuyang Ren
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, News, Social News
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$526.50M
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
2
Flipboard combines the functionality of a social news platform with a tablet app to create a magazine-like experience.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.32
B (
July 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
Palo Alto
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Evan Doll, Mike McCue
Industries:
Apps, iOS, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News, Social
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$210.50M
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
19
Kuaikan Manhua is an innovative online marketplace, connecting e-comic book readers to the best local and international visual novels.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.25
B (
December 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Anni Chen, Runchao Li, Ye Mingxiang
Industries:
Art, Comics, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$595.00M
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
12
Fever is a global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping people discover experiences in their cities
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2022
)
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Alexandre Perez Casares, Francisco Hein, Ignacio Bachiller, Pep Gomez
Industries:
Event Management, Event Promotion, Events, Media and Entertainment
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$315.43M
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
23
Cameo is making personal video shoutouts affordable and accessible to everyone. From saying thank you to sharing your birthday wishes, they’re giving fans a platform where they can connect with their favorite people.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Chicago
Started in:
2016
Founders:
Devon Townsend, Martin Blencowe, Steven Galanis
Industries:
Information Technology, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment, Social Media
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$165.71M
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
27
News Break is the Nation's #1 Intelligent Local News Platform
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Mountain View
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Jeff Zheng, Xuyang Ren
Industries:
Journalism, Media and Entertainment, News, Search Engine
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$140.23M
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
3
Red Ventures is a portfolio that includes some of the most influential brands and digital platforms in the decision-making space. Their strategic partnerships with industry-leading companies also help them deliver a unique decision-making experience.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
Fort Mill
Started in:
2000
Founders:
Dan Feldstein, Mark Brodsky, Ric Elias
Industries:
Content, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Higher Education, Home Services, Media and Entertainment, Personal Health, Travel
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$613.16M
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
4
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