Funding round
VideoAmp Series A
VideoAmp, which works in media measurement software development in Los Angeles, raised $15M in a Series A round announced on 11 Nov 2015, led by RTL Group. 7 firms took part, 6 of them already investors. It is VideoAmp's first venture round on record.
$15M
Amount raised
Not disclosed
Post-money valuation
7
Investors
1 lead
Valuation
What this round says about the price
VideoAmp did not disclose a valuation in this round. It is VideoAmp's first venture round on record, 1 year after it was founded in 2014. It is 2.8% of the $531M VideoAmp has raised in the venture rounds on record. VideoAmp raised again 21 months later: a Series B round of $21M in Aug 2017. Its next priced round, a Series F in Oct 2021, valued it at $1.40B.
VideoAmp's funding rounds
VideoAmp has 5 venture rounds on record and 2 other deals. This one is highlighted.
- Other not a venture round 11 Dec 2014 $2.2M
- Series A this round 11 Nov 2015, led by RTL Group $15M
- Series B 31 Aug 2017, led by Mediaocean $21M
- Series C 1 May 2019, led by The Raine Group $70M
- Debt not a venture round 18 May 2021, led by Capital IP $75M
- Series F 21 Oct 2021, led by Spruce House Partnership $275M$1.40B post-money
- Series G 13 Sep 2023, led by Vista Credit Partners $150M$1.40B post-money
Investors
Who put money in
RTL Group led the round with 6 other firms. RTL Group, Anthem Venture Partners, Simon Equity Partners and Third Wave Capital and 2 more had backed VideoAmp before.
Lead investor
- RTL Group existing investor
Also in the round
- backs 10 venture-backed companies existing investor
- backs 5 venture-backed companies existing investor
- existing investor
- backs 91 venture-backed companies existing investor
- ZenShin Capital existing investor
- backs 5 venture-backed companies new investor
Joined the board: Rhys Noelke (RTL Group).
Use of proceeds
What the money is for
According to the announcement, the money goes to product development.
- Product development
Comparable rounds
How it compares
436 Series A rounds in Tech Companies within a year either side disclosed an amount; the median was $7.0M, and this round was 2.1 times the median. The closest in time, other companies' Series A rounds in Tech Companies:
| Company | Announced | Amount | Post-money | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Companies | 3 Nov 2015 | $35M | $500M | not named |
| Tech Companies | 25 Nov 2015 | $15M | not disclosed | Magma VC |
| Tech Companies | 26 Nov 2015 | $13M | not disclosed | New Enterprise Associates and Cheetah Mobile |
| Tech Companies | 12 Nov 2015 | $13M | not disclosed | Menlo Ventures |
| Tech Companies | 20 Nov 2015 | $13M | not disclosed | New Enterprise Associates |
| Tech Companies | 23 Nov 2015 | $12M | not disclosed | Union Square Ventures and Costanoa |
| Tech Companies | 23 Nov 2015 | $10M | not disclosed | Toba Capital |
| Tech Companies | 16 Nov 2015 | $9.6M | not disclosed | GV and F-Prime Capital |
Sources
Where this comes from
Reported by 6 sources.
Questions
Frequently asked
How much did VideoAmp raise in its Series A round?
VideoAmp raised $15M in its Series A round, announced in Nov 2015.
Who led VideoAmp's Series A round?
RTL Group led it, with Anthem Venture Partners, Simon Equity Partners, Third Wave Capital, Wavemaker Partners and ZenShin Capital and 1 more.
What was VideoAmp's valuation at the Series A round?
It was not disclosed.
How does it compare with other Series A rounds in Tech Companies?
436 Series A rounds in Tech Companies within a year either side disclosed an amount; the median was $7.0M, and this round was 2.1 times the median.
Did VideoAmp raise again after this round?
Yes: a Series B round in Aug 2017 of $21M.