New Media Ventures
Seed · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
New Media Ventures is a seed-stage investor that backs entrepreneurs and activists working on problems related to democracy. Its investments are limited to its domestic market.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1Marketing Tech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSwayable provides a cloud-based platform that measures and optimizes the effectiveness of media content in changing public opinion.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSector AgnosticNew York City, US
James Slezak(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsHigher Ground LabsRecurring Capital PartnersY CombinatorA-Level CapitalLowercase Capital
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does New Media Ventures invest at?
- New Media Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does New Media Ventures focus on?
- New Media Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software.
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