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Hearst Ventures

Makes strategic investments in companies operating at the intersection of media, information, and technology. 

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Company Size

51 - 250 employees

Year Founded

1995

Verified Investor

Yes

Lead Investor

Yes

About Hearst Ventures

Hearst Ventures makes strategic investments in companies operating at the intersection of media, information, and technology. Starting with its investment in Netscape in 1995, Hearst Ventures has grown to become one of the most active and successful corporate venture funds. Hearst Ventures is a global investment group with offices in NYC, London, Beijing, and Tel-Aviv. Notable investments include Via Transportation, Buzzfeed, Roku, Sling Media, HootSuite, Brightcove, E Ink, Pandora, and XM Satellite Radio. Hearst Ventures is a unit of Hearst, one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies.

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