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Allen DeBevoise

North America, California, United States, West Hollywood

Description

Allen DeBevoise is a distinguished entrepreneur and venture capitalist, best known as the founder and former CEO of Machinima, Inc., a pioneering digital media network that was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2016. Leveraging his extensive experience in digital content, gaming, and online communities, DeBevoise transitioned into the investment landscape, establishing Third Wave Digital in 2021. This early-stage venture fund is strategically positioned to capitalize on the next generation of internet technologies, reflecting DeBevoise's forward-thinking approach to the evolving digital economy.

Investor Profile

Allen DeBevoise has backed more than 37 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Hong Kong.
  • Strong thematic focus on Video, Digital Media, Advertising.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (54%)
  • Series A (16%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)
  • Convertible Note (8%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)
  • Series E (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (92%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Hong Kong (3%)
  • Finland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Video
  • Digital Media
  • Advertising
  • Social Media
  • Software
  • Video Streaming
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Mobile
  • Music
  • Marketing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Allen DeBevoise frequently co-invest with?

Amplify.LA
North America, California, United States, Venice
Co-Investments: 3
Third Wave Digital
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 17
Machine Shop Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
QueensBridge Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
Crosscut Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
Coffin Capital
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Co-Investments: 4
Wavemaker Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Upfront Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 4
BDMI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
MK Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Northbrook
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Allen DeBevoise often collaborate with?

MC
North America, Connecticut, United States
Shared Deals: 2
AY
North America, California, United States, Westlake Village
Shared Deals: 1
BL
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
GM
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
BL
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
Dean Gilbert
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
AN
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 2
TM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
TN
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Allen DeBevoise?

Immortals Gaming Club

Los Angeles, California, United States

Leading eSports franchise, professionally owned, passionately run

CommunitieseSportsProfessional Services
SeedJan 10, 2017
Waggle.tv

San Francisco, California, United States

Waggle creates wonderful connections between animals and the people who love them.

Content CreatorsPetVideo Streaming
SeedDec 7, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Wisecrack

Los Angeles, California, United States

Wisecrack is a Los Angeles-based digital first media collective run by comedians,

Digital EntertainmentFilm ProductionMedia and Entertainment
SeedNov 22, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
ALL DAY

Los Angeles, California, United States

ALL DAY is building an editorial media brand and publishing technology for mobile-first Millennial audiences.

AdvertisingDigital MediaMarketingSocial Media
SeedAug 2, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,301,600
Kek.tv

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

KEK is a Hong Kong-based eSports video aggregation mobile app that integrates multi-source livestreams and game video replays.

GamingSportsVideo Games
SeedMay 3, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Stem Disintermedia

Los Angeles, California, United States

Stem Disintermedia helps creators, artists, and musicians collect digital revenue and enables them to track and share their earnings.

ContentFinTechMusicPaymentsSoftware
SeedApr 26, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Immortals Gaming Club

Los Angeles, California, United States

Leading eSports franchise, professionally owned, passionately run

CommunitieseSportsProfessional Services
SeedOct 7, 2015
Overdog

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Overdog is a social matchmaking platform connecting like-minded gamers to create better online multiplayer experiences.

Digital EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo GamesVideo Streaming
Series UnknownJul 17, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,353,000
IRIS.TV

Los Angeles, California, United States

IRIS.TV is a video data platform. We provide video data connectivity to enable better viewing experiences and advertising outcomes.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingData IntegrationPublishingSoftwareVideo
Series AJun 17, 2015
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Wheel

Santa Monica, California, United States

Wheel is an app that was designed to make mobile videos watchable and shareable.

AppsMobileVideoVideo on Demand
SeedApr 23, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,000,000