Media Development Investment Fund
Overview
Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) invests in independent media around the world providing the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies. It provides affordable debt, equity and quasi-equity financing to help journalists build sustainable businesses around professional, responsible, quality journalism.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Talks | Feb 2020 | Seed | Lead |
| Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd | Mar 2002 | VC Round | Lead |
| Gram Vaani | Jun 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Outernet Global | Feb 2014 | Seed | Lead |
| Rock Content | Mar 2015 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Harlan Mandel
Chief Executive Officer
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Media Development Investment Fund based?
Media Development Investment Fund is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Media Development Investment Fund founded?
Media Development Investment Fund was founded in 1995.
How many portfolio companies does Media Development Investment Fund have?
Media Development Investment Fund has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Media Development Investment Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Josh Talks, Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd, Gram Vaani, Outernet Global, Rock Content.
What was Media Development Investment Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Media Development Investment Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Gram Vaani in 2023.
What sectors does Media Development Investment Fund focus on?
Media Development Investment Fund focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Media Development Investment Fund focus on?
Media Development Investment Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Media Development Investment Fund's AUM?
Media Development Investment Fund's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.