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Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund)

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Digital News Ventures was an early-stage fund for digital news and information businesses run by MDIF. The fund is now closed.

Investor Profile

Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) has backed more than 9 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Argentina.
  • Strong thematic focus on News, Advertising, Digital Media.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (89%)
  • Angel (11%)

Country Focus

  • United States (56%)
  • India (11%)
  • Argentina (11%)
  • Ecuador (11%)
  • Venezuela (11%)

Industry Focus

  • News
  • Advertising
  • Digital Media
  • Education
  • Audio
  • Journalism
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Social News
  • College Recruiting
  • Edtech
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Who does Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) frequently co-invest with?

Bisk Ventures
Bisk Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
NXTP Ventures
NXTP Ventures
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 3
Media Development Investment Fund
Media Development Investment Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
One Planet Group
One Planet Group
North America, California, United States, Walnut Creek
Co-Investments: 1
Next Wave Impact
Next Wave Impact
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 1
IAN Group
IAN Group
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Co-Investments: 1
North Base Media
North Base Media
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Global Forward Capital
Global Forward Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Knight Enterprise Fund
Knight Enterprise Fund
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) often collaborate with?

HD
Henri Deshays
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
PZ
Payam Zamani
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
David Carrico
David Carrico
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
ED
Esther Dyson
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
PL
Pascal Lorne
Europe, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Cabriès
Shared Deals: 1
JM
Joshua Mailman
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
GC
Gordon Crovitz
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund)?

Localized

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Localized is a talent tech company that connects emerging talent with global employers.

College RecruitingEdTechEducationHuman ResourcesRecruiting
SeedApr 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
El Cambur

Caracas, NA - Venezuela, Venezuela

El Cambur is a network digital media and services enterprise committed radically to the political center.

Digital MediaInformation TechnologyNews
SeedSep 9, 2014
Amount Raised: $75,000
El Meme

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

El Meme la red más activa de productores creativos digitales de la región.

AdvertisingBlogging PlatformsContent CreatorsEducationNative AdvertisingNewsSocial News
SeedSep 1, 2014
Amount Raised: $75,000
GkillCity

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

GKillCity is a digital, countercultural citizens’ communication project.

AudioContentDigital Media
SeedAug 5, 2014
Amount Raised: $75,000
GramVaani

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Enable the definitive social media platform for the bottom of the pyramid, that enables communities to connect with each other.

AudioJournalismMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaSocial News
SeedJul 10, 2013
Amount Raised: $500,000
Versa

New York, New York, United States

Versa believe in a thriving press and an informed and engaged public.

AdvertisingDigital Media
SeedApr 2, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,300,000
Mic Network

New York, New York, United States

Mic Network offers Mic, a news and media company for young people.

Media and EntertainmentMillennialsNewsYoung Adults
SeedMar 1, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Rock Content

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Rock Content helps brands deliver outstanding content experiences.

AdvertisingContent MarketingDigital MarketingEnterprise SoftwareFreelanceInternetMarketing
SeedJan 15, 2013
Amount Raised: $650,000
Watchup

Menlo Park, California, United States

Watchup offers an iPad app that enables users to build their own newsreel from trusted news and information channels.

JournalismNewsVideo
AngelNov 11, 2012
Amount Raised: $500,000

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