Media Development Investment Fund
Impact investorNew York · Seed–Growth
Also known as MEDIA DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT FUND, INC.
Investment thesis
MDIF invests in independent media worldwide that deliver diverse news and enable the free exchange of information needed to build healthy, democratic societies. Its clients span digital news portals, TV stations, journalism data tools and AI-powered products. Operating as a hybrid of human rights organization and investment fund, MDIF offers patient, mission-aligned capital and strategic advice to help media ventures grow, adapt and innovate while safeguarding their independence. It focuses on countries where access to reliable news is under threat, aiming to strengthen free societies through a free and viable press.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×4Creator Economy ×1GovTech ×1
HQs:Brazil×1Jordan×1Slovakia×1South Africa×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDaily Maverick is a digital news and journalism platform covering South African politics, business, investigative reporting, and social issues.
Media & EntertainmentJohannesburg, ZA
Petit Press is a Slovak media company that operates SME.sk, the most-visited news portal in Slovakia, and publishes a diverse portfolio including 35 print newspapers and magazines, podcasts, and conferences.
Media & EntertainmentSlovakia, SK
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Media Development Investment Fund invest at?
- Media Development Investment Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Media Development Investment Fund focus on?
- Media Development Investment Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Media Development Investment Fund located?
- Media Development Investment Fund is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Media Development Investment Fund lead rounds?
- Yes, Media Development Investment Fund leads investment rounds.
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