Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund)

investment firm

About

Digital News Ventures was an early-stage fund for digital news and information businesses run by MDIF. The fund is now closed.

Details

Industries
Advertising,Financial Services,Venture Capital
Founded date
Jan 1, 1995
Operating Status
Close
Also Known As
News Digital Ventures
Investor Type
MVC,Venture Capital

Digital News Ventures makes seed investments in news and information start-ups

We 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.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
8
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Digital News Ventures (MDIF Fund) has made 8 investments. Their most recent investment was on Apr 2, 2021, when Localized raised $2.20M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Apr 2, 2021 Localized
Seed $2.20M College Recruiting
Sep 9, 2014 El Cambur
Seed $75K Digital Media
Sep 1, 2014 El Meme
Seed $75K Advertising
Aug 5, 2014 GkillCity
Seed $75K Audio
Apr 2, 2013 Versa
Seed $1.30M Advertising

Exits

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
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