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Aries Media Ventures

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Investor type

VC / Debt fund

Founded

2026

AUM

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Africa

Investor profile last updated: 23 October, 2026

Profile

Aries Media Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund focusing on media and entertainment startups in emerging markets, with its headquarters in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Alykhan Kaba, who brings a strong background in media strategy and corporate development, having previously worked with companies like Live Nation, Entertainment One, and NBCUniversal. The team includes experts with experience navigating dynamic geopolitical environments and making high-conviction bets in media's rapidly evolving landscape.

Aries Media Ventures invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stage startups involved in TV, film, music, gaming, publishing, social media, sports, and hospitality. The firm targets tech-based or tech-enabled solutions that have the potential for scaling globally while positively impacting their communities.

Notable investments include early-stage ventures that leverage technology to create new content distribution and monetization systems. While specific portfolio companies are not listed, Aries Media Ventures maintains a focus on supporting transformative media startups reshaping the industry's future.

Industry

HoReCa/Hospitality Music Media and Entertainment Internet and Web Services Gaming

Aries Media Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Aries Media Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC) Debt fund	Media and Entertainment	Late Stage (Series C+)	Africa	$0-1 m	—	October 2026

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FAQs about Aries Media Ventures

Is Aries Media Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Aries Media Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Aries Media Ventures located?

Aries Media Ventures is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Aries Media Ventures founded?

Aries Media Ventures was founded in 2026.

What sectors and industries does Aries Media Ventures invest in?

Aries Media Ventures invests in companies and startups in HoReCa/Hospitality, Music, Media and Entertainment, Internet and Web Services, Gaming.

What is Aries Media Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Aries Media Ventures invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does Aries Media Ventures typically invest in?

Aries Media Ventures invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Aries Media Ventures investment?

Aries Media Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

When was Aries Media Ventures last fund created?

Aries Media Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-21

What are the contacts of Aries Media Ventures?

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