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Bent Pixels

6445 S Tenaya Way Ste 125, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States

Overview

Bent Pixels is a revenue accelerator that empowers creators, agencies and management companies to efficiently operate and scale multi-platform video businesses. Using technology, Bent Pixels streamlines the process of managing a network, operating a video business and scaling revenue from multiple sources. To support its talent and customers, Bent Pixels draws on over 11 years of expertise and deep relationships with YouTube and newer video platforms like Facebook and Twitch. In the Fall of 2018, Bent Pixels expanded its footing in Esports with the launch of a new division to service creators and networks in the category, including 100 Thieves, Faze Clan, TSM, Cloud9, T1 and NRG Esports. The company also runs paid media campaigns on YouTube and connect brands with talent for influencer marketing opportunities. Bent Pixels, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Las Vegas and has an office in Los Angeles.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
5

Sector focus

  • Brand Marketing
  • Content Creators
  • Digital Entertainment
  • Digital Media
  • Social Media Marketing
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Investment portfolio

  • Hepmil Group

    Led · Series A · Nov 2021

    Hepmil Media Group runs digital content platforms and a creator agency (Hepmil Creators' Network) and produces original content reaching over 30 million Gen Zs and millennials weekly. Its creator network partners with over 300 creators who generate over 3 billion monthly views. The group has capabilities in technology and production, talent and cast management, and provides media inventory for the esports sector. Hepmil has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Manila and employs over 100 people. The company reports strong revenue performance in 2020, has been profitable since inception, and has grown its revenue streams from one to eight. Planned initiatives include expanding its creators and content platform, growing its esports and gaming network, developing content capabilities to serve regional commerce and direct-to-consumer efforts, and geographic expansion in Southeast Asia.

Team

  • Mike Pusateri

    Founder/CEO

  • Shelby Huston Haro

    Chief Growth Officer

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  • Marty Cordova

    COO

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  • Adam Hyatt

    Senior Talent and Account Manager

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