Hearst Ventures

Hearst Ventures Overview

Hearst Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Hearst, one of the worlds largest diversified media, information and services companies. Since 1995, the Hearst Ventures team has invested globally over $1 billion in companies such as Broadcast.com, BuzzFeed, GeoPhy, HootSuite, LingoChamp (Liulishuo), Netscape, Otonomo, Pandora, Roku, Via and XM Satellite Radio. Hearst investments were initially U.S.-focused and mostly at the intersection of media and technology. However today its global team, with partners based in New York, London, Tel Aviv and Beijing, invests in early-stage category leaders across a range of verticals including business intelligence (AI) tools, e-commerce, service marketplaces, transportation/mobility, enterprise software, supply chain/logistics, insurance tech, real-estate tech and legal tech. Hearst Ventures invest, on average, between $2 and $10 million in roughly 1012 new companies each year. The firm typically invest across series A through C, and deploy a global fund strategy to find best-of-breed businesses across all their areas of interest. Hearst Ventures is first and foremost a financially-driven investment arm. Hearst Ventures focus its investments on areas that are strategic or may become strategic for Hearst in the future.

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Apr 17, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com

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Move reflects broader strategy shift, but fund insists it remains committed to Israeli innovation ecosystem.

Hearst Ventures, the investment arm of the U.S.-based Hearst media conglomerate, is closing its Israeli office as part of a global reorganization strategy. Despite the closure, the firm insists it remains committed to the Israeli innovation ecosystem. Gil Canaani, managing director of Hearst Ventures Israel, will continue in his role until August 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. The firm has been active in Israels startup scene, investing in companies like Via, Snappy, and Vault.ai. The closure is part of a broader trend in venture capital where firms are consolidating their international operations. Hearst Ventures plans to continue supporting Israeli startups through its U.S. and European teams.

Management Changes

Jun 1, 2019 · www.annual2018.hearst.com

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Property List - Hearst

The article provides a comprehensive list of the various properties and investments of Hearst, a diversified media and entertainment company. The key theme of the article is the diversification of Hearsts portfolio across different industries and sectors. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, valuation amounts, acquisition amounts, investment amounts, or layoffs. The date of the event described in the article is not mentioned. The confidence level of the answer is 8.

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Dec 22, 2018 · www.globes.co.il

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"אני לא חושב שיש מישהו שרוצה לצרוך פייק ניוז"

The article discusses the transformation of Hearst Media, a traditional media empire, in the digital age. It highlights the companys shift from print to digital and its strategies to stay relevant in the changing media landscape. The CEO, Steven Swartz, talks about the importance of local news and the trust it garners from the public. He also discusses the companys investments in digital companies like BuzzFeed, VICE, and Complex. The article also touches on the challenges traditional media faces with the rise of digital platforms and how Hearst Media is adapting to these changes.

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Jan 15, 2017 · www.themarker.com

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תאגיד המדיה הרסט ישקיע בחברות מקומיות

The American media corporation, Hearst, has launched a new investment activity in Israel through its investment body, Hearst Ventures Israel. The company aims to invest in one to three startups per year, with investments ranging from $10-30 million per company. Hearst Ventures Israel has already met with dozens of companies since the beginning of January. The company has previously invested in companies such as Buzzfeed, Roku, and Via. Hearst plans to expand its investments beyond media and into the financial, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors. In 2016, Hearst made investments and acquisitions totaling over $2 billion.

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30 Panton Street, London, UK

300 West 57th Street, New York, NY, USA

Beijing, China

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