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Grey Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Grey Ventures was the venture capital arm of Grey advertising, it is now known as WPP Ventures.

Investor Profile

Grey Ventures has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Advertising, Marketing, TV.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (57%)
  • Series C (43%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Tv
  • Software
  • Developer Platform
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Business Development
  • Online Auctions
  • Enterprise Software
  • Marketing Automation
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Who does Grey Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Comdisco Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Rosamond
Co-Investments: 1
Chase Capital Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Boston Capital Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
AV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Flatiron Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Comcast Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Dawntreader Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Adams Street Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
AllianceBernstein
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Grey Ventures?

Visible World

New York, New York, United States

Visible World provides targeted television advertising solutions for brands and agencies.

AdvertisingMarketingTV
Series CApr 14, 2008
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Visible World

New York, New York, United States

Visible World provides targeted television advertising solutions for brands and agencies.

AdvertisingMarketingTV
Series BNov 17, 2003
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Bigfoot Interactive

New York, New York, United States

Bigfoot Interactive provides electronic marketing solutions.

AdvertisingComputerConsultingConsumer ElectronicsCRMElectronicsEmail MarketingInformation TechnologyMarketingSoftware
Series CJan 23, 2002
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Hiwire

Los Angeles, California, United States

Hiwire, a developer of advertising solutions for streaming media.

AdvertisingDeveloper PlatformMedia and Entertainment
Series CNov 16, 2001
Amount Raised: $9,500,000
Expression Engines

New York, New York, United States

Expression Engines drives successful direct marketing solutions.

Business DevelopmentMarketingOnline Auctions
Series BApr 12, 2000
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Veridiem

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

Veridiem is an enterprise software company that offers marketing resource management software.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketingMarketing AutomationSoftware
Series BMar 21, 2000
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Hiwire

Los Angeles, California, United States

Hiwire, a developer of advertising solutions for streaming media.

AdvertisingDeveloper PlatformMedia and Entertainment
Series BMar 8, 2000
Amount Raised: $17,000,000