Hearst Ventures
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Investor type
VC / CVC
Founded
1995
AUM
-
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026
Profile
Hearst Ventures makes strategic investments in companies operating at the intersection of media, information and technology. Starting with its investment in Netscape in 1995, Hearst Ventures has grown to become one of the most active and successful corporate venture funds. Hearst Ventures is global investment group with offices in NYC, London, Beijing and Tel-Aviv. Notable investments include Via Transportation, Buzzfeed, Roku, Sling Media, HootSuite, Brightcove, E Ink, Pandora, and XM Satellite Radio. Hearst Ventures (www.hearstventures.com) is a unit of Hearst, one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies.
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FAQs about Hearst Ventures
Is Hearst Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Hearst Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Where is Hearst Ventures located?
Hearst Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.
When was Hearst Ventures founded?
Hearst Ventures was founded in 1995.
What sectors and industries does Hearst Ventures invest in?
Hearst Ventures invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Education, Other, Media and Entertainment, Edtech, Digital, Internet and Web Services, Security, Software, AI, Technology, HealthTech, Machine Learning (ML), Data infra.
What is Hearst Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Hearst Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Hearst Ventures typically invest in?
Hearst Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Hearst Ventures investment?
Hearst Ventures usually invests $50-100 m on average.
What are the contacts of Hearst Ventures?
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