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WPP Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

WPP Ventures is the strategic corporate venture capital fund for WPP, the world's largest communications services group.

Investor Profile

WPP Ventures has made 66 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 26% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (30%)
  • Series C (24%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Angel (2%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)
  • Series E (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (70%)
  • China (14%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • South Africa (2%)
  • Vietnam (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Software
  • Internet
  • Information Technology
  • Analytics
  • Video
  • E-commerce
  • Digital Media
  • Media And 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 WPP Ventures frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
WPP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Summerhill Venture Partners
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 3
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Advancit Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Norwood
Co-Investments: 3
Ignition Partners
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 3
CBC Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 9
Valhalla Partners
North America, Virginia, United States, Vienna
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does WPP Ventures often collaborate with?

MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Vivi Nevo
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Shared Deals: 1
LM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by WPP Ventures?

Fatherly

Broadway, Virginia, United States

Fatherly operates as a digital media brand for dads.

SeedOct 27, 2017
Mic Network

New York, New York, United States

Mic Network offers Mic, a news and media company for young people.

Media and EntertainmentMillennialsNewsYoung Adults
Series UnknownJun 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Celtra

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Celtra is the Creative Management Platform that empowers agencies, media suppliers, and brand leaders

AdvertisingApp MarketingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile
Series CJun 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
SubVRsive

Austin, Texas, United States

We are an XR Studio: 360 Video, VR, AR

AdvertisingAugmented RealityMarketingVideoVirtual Reality
Series AFeb 6, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Uproxx Media Group

Culver City, California, United States

Uproxx Media Group is a millennial focused digital media company, producing and distributing news/pop-culture content to nearly 50M users.

AdvertisingContentDigital MediaJournalismMusic
Series BJun 30, 2016
Amount Raised: $18,500,000
All Def Digital

Los Angeles, California, United States

ALL DEF DIGITAL is a premium, multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub

Digital EntertainmentDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentMusic
Series BJun 29, 2016
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
DynamicAction

Redwood City, California, United States

DynamicAction is an analytics solution designed specifically for eCommerce, store, and omnichannel retail teams.

AnalyticsCloud Data ServicesE-CommerceRetailRetail Technology
Series AJan 28, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,153,680
Refinery29

New York, New York, United States

Refinery29 is a digital media and entertainment company dedicated to inspiring young women to live an informed and well-rounded life.

BeautyDigital MediaFashionInternetLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsSocialVideo
Series DApr 27, 2015
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
AppNexus

New York, New York, United States

AppNexus operates a cloud-based software platform that enables and optimizes programmatic online advertising.

Ad NetworkAdvertisingE-CommerceInternetSaaSSoftware
Series ESep 22, 2014
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Indigenous Media

Culver City, California, United States

Indigenous Media is a digital studio focused on producing original content for digital and emerging platforms.

AdvertisingDigital MediaMarketingMedia and Entertainment
SeedSep 16, 2014