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WME

North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills

Description

William Morris Endeavor (WME) is primarily a talent agency representing artists across every entertainment sector.

Investor Profile

WME has backed more than 35 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Internet, Software, Social Media.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (37%)
  • Seed (26%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)
  • Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Corporate Round (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (97%)
  • Canada (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Internet
  • Software
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Apps
  • Mobile
  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
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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 WME frequently co-invest with?

Lowercase Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Advancit Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Norwood
Co-Investments: 5
Raine Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Compound
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Greylock
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
TCG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
Slow Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does WME often collaborate with?

David Tisch
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
GV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
SB
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 3
PB
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
RS
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
PN
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2
JL
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by WME?

isima

Miami, Florida, United States

isima is a haircare brand.

BeautyWomen's
Series UnknownJun 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Khloud

Los Angeles, California, United States

Khloud is a consumer platform that offers healthy and high-protein alternatives.

Food and BeverageNutritionSnack Food
Series UnknownApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
ResortPass

New York, New York, United States

ResortPass offers day access to luxury hotel amenities in their own neighborhoods.

Gift CardHospitalityInternetLeisureLifestyleResortsTourismTravelTravel Accommodations
Series BNov 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Newman Executive Talent Acquisition Partnerships

Century City, California, United States

Entertainment Company

Media and EntertainmentSocial Media ManagementSports
Equity CrowdfundingJan 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $38,554,000
Maude

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Maude is an essentials brand with a focus on access to sexual wellness products.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceHealth CarePersonal HealthWellness
Series AJun 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,800,000
BDA Sports Management

Walnut Creek, California, United States

BDA Sports Management is a service agency representing the industry's elite athletes.

BasketballBrand MarketingSports
Corporate RoundDec 15, 2020
Influential

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Influential is an A.I. social data and conversion platform that partners with IBM Watson for influencer marketing and technology.

AdvertisingContentInformation TechnologyMarketing
Series BJun 14, 2018
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
HOOKED

San Francisco, California, United States

HOOKED is redefining entertainment for the Snapchat generation.

Content Delivery NetworkInternetMobileMobile AppsSocial Media
SeedDec 1, 2016
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Within (VR/AR)

Los Angeles, California, United States

Within is a virtual reality and augmented reality media and technology company.

AppsAugmented RealitySoftwareVirtual Reality
Series AJun 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $12,600,000
PHHHOTO

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Shoot instant moving pictures with PHHHOTO®

AppsDigital MarketingInformation TechnologyInternetSocial Media
SeedNov 19, 2015
Amount Raised: $1,500,000