Digital News Ventures was an early-stage fund for digital news and information businesses run by MDIF. The fund is now closed.
Digital News Ventures makes seed investments in news and information start-upsWe foster innovation in the creation of useful news and information. We invest in entrepreneurs who are creating the platforms, tools and services that news businesses need to be viable in the digital age. See some of our portfolio businesses here.MDIF has long been active in the digital media space. We have financed some of the most respected and successful online news sites in the developing world, including Malaysiakini.com and South Africa’s M&G Online. Digital News Ventures is the next evolution of our investment strategy. It extends the scope of our activity beyond media companies to include platforms, tools, and services that news businesses need to be viable in the digital age.
Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) has had 3 exits. Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) most notable exits include Mic Network , Watchup
Date | Company Name | Exit Type | Industry | |
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Nov 29, 2018 | Mic Network | M&A | Media and Entertainment | Detail |
Jan 31, 2017 | Watchup | M&A | Journalism | Detail |
Mar 3, 2015 | Versa | M&A | Advertising | Detail |