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Above Average

New York, US · Founded 2012 · 1 known investors

Above Average is a comedy production company that produces and executive produces stand-up specials, scripted comedy series, and TV films for networks and streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon. Founded by Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video, it operates in the entertainment and media industry.

Founders & leadership

JD
Jennifer DanielsonExecutive
DB
David BirnbaumExecutive
JS
Jack SullivanExecutive

Board

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Seth CohenBoard director
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Christian BuschBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$20.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2016

$10MraisedJun 2016 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David BirnbaumExecutive Officer, Director
  • Seth CohenDirector
  • Jennifer DanielsonExecutive Officer
  • Jack SullivanDirector
  • David T. ibnAleDirector
  • Christian BuschDirector
Offering amount
$10.3M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.8MraisedNov 2015 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Seth CohenDirector
  • Jennifer DanielsonExecutive Officer
  • David BirnbaumExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christian BuschDirector
Offering amount
$12.8M
Amount sold
$7.8M
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$3MraisedFeb 2014 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Seth CohenDirector
  • Jack SullivanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David BirnbaumExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, District Of Columbia, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Above Average do?
Above Average is a comedy production company that produces and executive produces stand-up specials, scripted comedy series, and TV films for networks and streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon. Founded by Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video, it operates in the entertainment and media industry.
Who are Above Average's investors?
Above Average's investors include Advance Venture Partners.
How much funding has Above Average raised?
Above Average has disclosed $20.7M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Above Average headquartered?
Above Average is headquartered in New York, US.