Hearst Ventures

Hearst Ventures is the global venture capital division of Hearst, investing in companies at the intersection of media, information, and technology.

Corporate VC Active New York City, United States Est. 1995
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$1.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, B Round, C Round

About

Hearst Ventures is the global venture capital division of Hearst, a leading global, diversified media, information and services company. Founded in 1995, the group invests in early-stage to growth-stage companies across various sectors, including digital media, fintech, healthtech, AI, and enterprise SaaS. The firm provides capital, strategic partnerships, access to industry networks, and operational guidance to its portfolio companies. Hearst Ventures has invested over $1 billion to date and has a track record of over 200 investments and more than 50 exits.

Portfolio · 1

TRENCH
Fashion Swap Social Network
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2018-01

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software2
Education & Knowledge Technologies2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Cyber Security1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Agriculture & Food Technologies1

Q&A

What is Hearst Ventures' primary investment focus?
Hearst Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Hearst, focusing on early-stage category leaders across various verticals including business intelligence (AI) tools, e-commerce, service marketplaces, transportation/mobility, enterprise software, supply chain/logistics, insurance tech, real-estate tech, and legal tech.
What is Hearst Ventures' typical investment size and stage?
Hearst Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $10 million in roughly 10-12 new companies each year, primarily across Series A through C rounds.
Which notable exit has Hearst Ventures achieved?
Hearst Ventures saw an exit with Otonomo in August 2021 through a SPAC event, with a valuation of $1.26 billion.
Which sectors does Hearst Ventures frequently invest in?
Hearst Ventures has shown a concentration in Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Media & Entertainment Technologies, and Business Software, based on its investment rounds.
Who leads Hearst Ventures' operations in Israel?
Gil Canaani serves as the GM for Hearst Ventures Israel.
Can you name some of Hearst Ventures' recent portfolio companies?
Recent additions to Hearst Ventures' portfolio include Beewise, a robotic beehive company, and Loora, a personal AI English tutor.
What is the most recent funding round Hearst Ventures participated in for a portfolio company?
Hearst Ventures participated in a D Round for Beewise, which raised $174.3 million.
What kind of companies does Hearst Ventures look for?
Hearst Ventures seeks financially-driven investments in early-stage category leaders that are strategic or may become strategic for Hearst in the future.
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