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Evolution Media Partners

100 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, US

Overview

Multi-stage investment firm for technology and media businesses.

Founded

2008

Deals ยท 12mo

0

Links

WebsiteLinkedIn

Stage focus

Series A
Series B

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Finance
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

21rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Mux
Aug 2019Led
$20 MSeries B
Tonal
Apr 2019Participated
$45 MSeries C
Epic
Jan 2019Led
$30 MOther Equity
MasterClass
Sep 2018Participated
$80 MSeries D
Scopely
Jun 2018Participated
$100 MSeries C
Vision Esports
Feb 2018Led
$38 MOther Equity
iflix
Aug 2017Participated
$133 MOther Equity
Stem
Jun 2017Led
$8 MSeries A
Mass Appeal
Mar 2017Participated
$6 MSeries A
Mobcrush
Oct 2016Led
$20 MSeries B
Baobab Studios
Oct 2016Participated
$25 MSeries B
LiveLike
Oct 2016Participated
$5 MOther Equity
Mux
Aug 2019Led
$20 MSeries B
Tonal
Apr 2019Participated
$45 MSeries C
Epic
Jan 2019Led
$30 MOther Equity
MasterClass
Sep 2018Participated
$80 MSeries D
Scopely
Jun 2018Participated
$100 MSeries C
Vision Esports
Feb 2018Led
$38 MOther Equity
iflix
Aug 2017Participated
$133 MOther Equity
Stem
Jun 2017Led
$8 MSeries A
Mass Appeal
Mar 2017Participated
$6 MSeries A
Mobcrush
Oct 2016Led
$20 MSeries B
Baobab Studios
Oct 2016Participated
$25 MSeries B
LiveLike
Oct 2016Participated
$5 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Evolution Media Partners: 21 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Evolution Media Partners: 21 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series A51
Series B31
Series C+13
Other Equity34

Monthly Deal Activity

Evolution Media Partners: 21 deals are recorded across 152 months.All available history.
Evolution Media Partners: 21 deals are recorded across 152 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Evolution Media Partners: Media & Entertainment is the largest displayed sector by deal count (15 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Evolution Media Partners: Media & Entertainment is the largest displayed sector by deal count (15 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Media & Entertainment15
Enterprise Software6
Networks, Cloud & Communication6
Gaming & eSports5
AR/VR3
Education & Workforce2
E-Commerce & Retail2
Data, Analytics & IT2
Consumer & Lifestyle2
Marketing & Advertising2
Fintech2
Health & Life Sciences2
Food & Agriculture2
Developer Tools2
Travel & Hospitality1
Crypto & Blockchain1
Hardware & Robotics1
AI & Machine Learning1
Professional Services1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

Evolution Media Partners: 21 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Evolution Media Partners: 21 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M1
$5M-$10M3
$10M-$25M6
$25M-$50M7
$50M-$100M2
$100M-$250M2
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Evolution Media Partners: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (20 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Evolution Media Partners: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (20 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States20
Malaysia1
Evolution Media Partners: 20 co-investors are shown, with Accel sharing 2 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Evolution Media Partners: 20 co-investors are shown, with Accel sharing 2 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Accel2
Google Ventures2
Greycroft2
Highland Capital Partners2
Participant Media2
Sky2
Acero Capital1
Advancit Capital1
AME Cloud Ventures1
Aspect Ventures1
Atlantic Bridge1
Atomico1
Axel Springer1
Boldstart Ventures1
Catcha Group1
CMC Capital1
Courtside Ventures1
Dentsu Ventures1
Digital Garage1
Disney1

Investment Strategy

Evolution Media Partners: Led accounts for 57% and participating for 43% of round participation.All available history.
Evolution Media Partners: Led accounts for 57% and participating for 43% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led1257%
Participating943%
Evolution Media Partners: Single-lead accounts for 42% and co-led for 58% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Evolution Media Partners: Single-lead accounts for 42% and co-led for 58% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead542%
Co-led758%

Team

Bob Stanley

Founder and Managing Partner

Dan Abrams

Partner and Chief Operating Officer

Rick Hess

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner