Hearst Ventures

Corporate VC United States Est. 1995
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About

Hearst Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Hearst, one of the worlds largest diversified media, information and services companies. Since 1995, the Hearst Ventures team has invested globally over $1 billion in companies such as Broadcast.com, BuzzFeed, GeoPhy, HootSuite, LingoChamp (Liulishuo), Netscape, Otonomo, Pandora, Roku, Via and XM Satellite Radio. Hearst investments were initially U.S.-focused and mostly at the intersection of media and technology. However today its global team, with partners based in New York, London, Tel Aviv and Beijing, invests in early-stage category leaders across a range of 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. Hearst Ventures invest, on average, between $2 and $10 million in roughly 1012 new companies each year. The firm typically invest across series A through C, and deploy a global fund strategy to find best-of-breed businesses across all their areas of interest. Hearst Ventures is first and foremost a financially-driven investment arm. Hearst Ventures focus its investments on areas that are strategic or may become strategic for Hearst in the future.

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What is Hearst Ventures' primary investment focus and typical investment stage?
Hearst Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Hearst, focusing on early-stage category leaders across various verticals. They typically invest between $2 million and $10 million in Series A through C rounds.
What is the historical investment activity of Hearst Ventures in terms of capital deployed and number of companies?
Since 1995, Hearst Ventures has invested globally over $1 billion. They invest, on average, in 10-12 new companies each year.
Which sectors does Hearst Ventures prioritize for investments today?
Today, Hearst Ventures invests in business intelligence (AI) tools, e-commerce, service marketplaces, transportation/mobility, enterprise software, supply chain/logistics, insurance tech, real-estate tech, and legal tech.
Can you name some notable companies in Hearst Ventures' portfolio?
Notable companies in Hearst Ventures' portfolio include Via and Otonomo, among others. For a full list, refer to startupim data.
Has Hearst Ventures had any notable exits from its portfolio companies?
Yes, Hearst Ventures had an exit with Otonomo in August 2021 through a SPAC event, valued at $1.26 billion.
What is Hearst Ventures' geographic presence for its investment team?
Hearst Ventures has a global team with partners based in New York, London, Tel Aviv, and Beijing.
What was Hearst Ventures' most recent investment, according to startupim data?
Hearst Ventures' most recent investment was in Beewise in June 2025, with an amount of $50,000,000.
What is Hearst Ventures' investment strategy regarding its parent company?
Hearst Ventures is primarily a financially-driven investment arm, but it focuses its investments on areas that are strategic or may become strategic for Hearst in the future.
Which sector has seen the most investment rounds from Hearst Ventures?
According to startupim data, Automotive & Mobility Technologies has seen the most investment rounds from Hearst Ventures, with 5 rounds.