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Advance

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Advance is a private, family-owned business that owns, operates, and invests in companies spanning media.

Investor Profile

Advance has made 24 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 8% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series D (25%)
  • Series E (21%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Series Unknown (4%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Series F (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Germany (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Advertising
  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Video
  • Internet
  • Education
  • Fashion
  • Retail
  • News
  • Digital Entertainment
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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 Advance frequently co-invest with?

Mohr Davidow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 3
Bain Capital Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
DAG Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
.406 Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Northgate Capital
North America, California, United States, Danville
Co-Investments: 3
Highland Capital Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Lexington
Co-Investments: 2
TCV
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Fidelity
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Advance often collaborate with?

ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
CD
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
EW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
KC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Advance?

HawkEye 360

Herndon, Virginia, United States

HawkEye 360 is a data analytics company that develops space-based radio frequency mapping.

AerospaceAnalyticsWireless
Series CApr 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $55,000,000
Scopely

Culver City, California, United States

Scopely is an entertainment and video game company that creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games.

Digital EntertainmentMobile AppsOnline GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Series DOct 28, 2019
Amount Raised: $400,000,000
EVERFI

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

EVERFI is an education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world.

EdTechEducationInternetSoftware
Series DApr 26, 2017
Amount Raised: $190,000,000
Rent the Runway

New York, New York, United States

Rent the Runway is an online e-commerce website that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories.

ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionRetail
Series EDec 27, 2016
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
EVERFI

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

EVERFI is an education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world.

EdTechEducationInternetSoftware
Series CJul 27, 2016
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Above Average

New York, New York, United States

Above Average is a multi-disciplinary entertainment company that creates original, premium programming for networks, brands, and fans.

AdvertisingDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaTV ProductionVideo
Series BJul 20, 2016
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
General Assembly

New York, New York, United States

General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills.

EducationProduct DesignUX DesignWeb DesignWeb Development
Series DSep 30, 2015
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Compass

New York, New York, United States

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets.

Property ManagementPropTechReal EstateReal Estate BrokerageResidential
Series CSep 15, 2015
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Unified

New York, New York, United States

Unified equips marketers with information and intelligence they need to make the best decisions about their social advertising investments.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBig DataBrand MarketingInternetMarketing AutomationSocial Media AdvertisingSocial Media ManagementSocial Media Marketing
Series BSep 10, 2015
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Moda Operandi

New York, New York, United States

Moda Operandi is a platform for emerging fashion designers and retailers.

E-CommerceFashionInternetRetail
Series EFeb 13, 2015
Amount Raised: $60,000,000