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 made 9 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 0% as lead.

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) frequently co-invest with?

Bisk Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

NXTP Ventures

South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires

Co-Investments: 3

Media Development Investment Fund

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 2

One Planet Group

North America, California, United States, Walnut Creek

Co-Investments: 1

Next Wave Impact

North America, Colorado, United States, Denver

Co-Investments: 1

IAN Group

Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi

Co-Investments: 1

North Base Media

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 3

Global Forward Capital

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Co-Investments: 1

Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Co-Investments: 1

Knight Enterprise Fund

North America, Florida, United States, Miami

Co-Investments: 3

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

Henri Deshays

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Shared Deals: 1

Payam Zamani

North America, United States

Shared Deals: 1

David Carrico

North America, California, United States, Los Angeles

Shared Deals: 1

Esther Dyson

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

Pascal Lorne

Europe, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Cabriès

Shared Deals: 1

Joshua Mailman

North America, New York, United States, New York

Shared Deals: 1

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

Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund)

Description

Investor Profile

Stage Focus

Country Focus

Industry Focus

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) frequently co-invest with?

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

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

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