Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEV) is an investing platform that focuses on early stage companies building transformative products in digital media and commerce. DEV was formed in New York in 2012, just as the city was entering a new tech renaissance, to take the lead as a venture investor in media and entertainment. Since then it has evolved into a global player that works with innovative ventures throughout the country and around the world, and provides them with access to its extensive business network in New York.
The DEV partners are veteran entrepreneurs who have built numerous businesses from the ground up as well as collectively advising or investing in over 100 ventures. DEV has made investments in 24 companies and 4 accelerators through two funds and through its management company. DEV plans to add a third fund with a new global partner in 2015.
The DEV partners are veteran entrepreneurs who have built numerous businesses from the ground up as well as collectively advising or investing in over 100 ventures. DEV has made investments in 24 companies and 4 accelerators through two funds and through its management company. DEV plans to add a third fund with a new global partner in 2015.
Location: United States, New York
Employees: 51-200
Founded date: 2012
Investors 1
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| - | Red Badge ... | redbadge.c... |
Mentions in press and media 3
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| 14.11.2014 | DEV Korea Selects Companies for Discovery Fund Investment and Accelerator Program | Digital Entertainment Ventures (DEV), an early stage venture capital firm, and its Seoul-based partner, DEV Korea, have selected four companies for investment through its DEV Korea Discovery Fund and accelerator program. The companies are: ... |
| 17.07.2012 | Startup News: Brooklyn Tech Triangle Seeks Master Plan; Reuters is Now Distributing Animated Content | “Master Your DSLR Camera:” now available for iOS from Open Air Publishing. Animated news Reuters has announced the launch of an exclusive partnership with Next Media Animation. Starting this week, Reuters will offer around 20 animated news ... |
| 02.05.2012 | DEV, NYC’s New Seed Fund For Digital Media Startups, Announces First Investments | Here comes money for media startups: former MediaNet CEO Alan McGlade and VC Michael Yang are announcing the launch of a new NYC-based firm called DEV (Digital Entertainment Ventures) whose early stage capital fund which will invest in next... |