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Michael Lynton

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Description

Michael Lynton is CEO of Sony Entertainment, where he oversees Sony's global entertainment businesses, including Sony Music Entertainment, S...

Investor Profile

Michael Lynton has backed more than 8 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Content, Human Resources.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (50%)
  • Series A (38%)
  • Seed (13%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • United Kingdom (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Media And Entertainment
  • Content
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Professional Networking
  • Professional Services
  • Recruiting
  • Food And Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Marketplace
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Who does Michael Lynton frequently co-invest with?

Rocana Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Ares Capital Corporation
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
Melitas Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Monogram Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 1
DAZN
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
DraftKings
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Shasta Ventures
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Co-Investments: 1
Riviera Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Benchmark
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Skydance Media
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Michael Lynton often collaborate with?

AE
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DL
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
IN
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
GP
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Deandre Hopkins
North America, Texas, United States
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Michael Lynton?

Impact

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Impact is a content accelerator and online marketplace startup.

MarketplaceMedia and Entertainment
Series BNov 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
OLIPOP

Oakland, California, United States

OLIPOP is the clinically backed consumer beverage that meets consumer’s real-world taste preferences in a delicious tonic.

Food and BeverageHealth Care
Series BFeb 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Inkitt

San Francisco, California, United States

Inkitt is a data-driven publisher that uses an algorithm based on reader behavior to discover the next bestselling story.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ContentDigital EntertainmentPublishing
Series BOct 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $59,000,000
OROS

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

OROS is an insulative technology company that produces a range of aerogel-insulated outdoor winter jackets.

FashionLifestyleWearables
Series AJun 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Meadowlark Media

New York, New York, United States

Meadowlark Media is a content company focused on sports.

ContentMedia and EntertainmentSports
Series AApr 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,600,000
Untapped

San Francisco, California, United States

Untapped is a diversity recruiting platform that helps companies hire diverse teams.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyProfessional NetworkingProfessional ServicesRecruiting
Series ADec 18, 2019
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Untapped

San Francisco, California, United States

Untapped is a diversity recruiting platform that helps companies hire diverse teams.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyProfessional NetworkingProfessional ServicesRecruiting
SeedJan 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
Citymapper

London, England, United Kingdom

Citymapper is a transportation app created to address urban mobility challenges.

Big DataMobile AppsTransportationTravel
Series BJan 20, 2016
Amount Raised: $40,000,000