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WPP

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

WPP creates transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, commerce, and technology.

Investor Profile

WPP has made 46 investments, with 1 in the past 12 months and 30% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Corporate Round (20%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Undisclosed (4%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (4%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Angel (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (54%)
  • United Kingdom (9%)
  • Israel (9%)
  • Sweden (7%)
  • China (7%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • Russian Federation (2%)
  • Luxembourg (2%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Italy (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Advertising
  • Software
  • Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Advertising Platforms
  • Digital Media
  • Augmented Reality
  • Virtual Reality
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does WPP frequently co-invest with?

Goal Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
PI
Europe, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden, Göteborg
Co-Investments: 3
Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Co-Investments: 3
AT&T
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 2
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
HBSE Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Sony Innovation Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does WPP often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
David Lee
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Rose
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
AB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, California, United States, San Clemente
Shared Deals: 1
JK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, Utah, United States, Provo
Shared Deals: 1
LD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MP
Europe, Skane Lan, Sweden, Helsingborg
Shared Deals: 2
KB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by WPP?

Stability AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Stability AI is an artificial intelligence company focused on developing open-source generative AI models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySoftware
Corporate RoundMar 5, 2025
Anzu.io

Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Anzu.io is an in-game advertising platform that brings real-world brand ads to video gaming and esports.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAugmented RealityBrand MarketingeSportsMetaverseVideo GamesVirtual Reality
Series BJun 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Majority

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Majority is a marketing & advertising agency built upon a diversity-led talent model.

Advertising
Corporate RoundJun 20, 2023
PulPac

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

Greentech licensing – Dry Molded Fiber – a new technology for low cost and high performance fiber-based packaging and single-use products.

Food and BeverageGreenTechIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingPackaging ServicesSustainabilityTechnical Support
Series UnknownNov 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $33,266,531
Anzu.io

Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Anzu.io is an in-game advertising platform that brings real-world brand ads to video gaming and esports.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAugmented RealityBrand MarketingeSportsMetaverseVideo GamesVirtual Reality
Series BMar 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
PulPac

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

Greentech licensing – Dry Molded Fiber – a new technology for low cost and high performance fiber-based packaging and single-use products.

Food and BeverageGreenTechIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingPackaging ServicesSustainabilityTechnical Support
Series UnknownAug 31, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,233,553
Anzu.io

Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Anzu.io is an in-game advertising platform that brings real-world brand ads to video gaming and esports.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAugmented RealityBrand MarketingeSportsMetaverseVideo GamesVirtual Reality
Series AFeb 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Makers

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Makers is a platform that connects entrepreneurs and brands through education and the exchange of experiences.

Advertising Platforms
SeedJan 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $300,000
Anzu.io

Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Anzu.io is an in-game advertising platform that brings real-world brand ads to video gaming and esports.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAugmented RealityBrand MarketingeSportsMetaverseVideo GamesVirtual Reality
Series AAug 6, 2019
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
mitú

Santa Monica, California, United States

mitú connect brands, content buyers, and creators to Latino youth in America.

CommunitiesHospitalityPublishing
Series DNov 14, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,000,000