Led · Series C · Jun 2026

Cosm operates dome auditoriums equipped with 8K screens that host live sporting events, special film presentations and other shared-reality experiences. The company has opened venues in California, Atlanta and Dallas and plans additional openings in Cleveland and Detroit. Its programming has included special versions of major films and live sports presentations designed to deepen fan engagement. Cosm intends to expand its technology and venue footprint using the proceeds of the Series C investment. The strategic partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment includes a board seat and is positioned to help extend intellectual property into immersive experiences. The article does not provide revenue, user metrics, or founding year information.

Participated · Equity · Oct 2018

Quibi is a subscription streaming service built around short-form, mobile-first original programming with episodes no longer than 10 minutes. It plans to offer 175 shows and roughly 8,500 episodes in its first year, with 50 shows available at launch and new episodes released daily. The app promotes mobile-specific features such as TurnStyle viewing and includes standard navigation tabs (For You, Search, Following, Downloads). Quibi does not have a back catalog and is relying on a slate of marquee talent and wholly original content to attract subscribers. Financially, the company has secured substantial backing and has sold out an initial $150 million of advertising inventory for its first year. To date the company has raised $1.75 billion, including a recently closed $400 million round. Quibi (short for 'quick bites') is a short-form video service designed specifically for mobile devices and built around original, mobile-first programming. The service plans to launch next year and will operate on a two-tier subscription model similar to Hulu. Quibi is commissioning projects from filmmakers including Guillermo del Toro, Antoine Fuqua, Sam Raimi, producer Jason Blum, and Van Toffler, with some projects described as a modern zombie story, a modern Dog Day Afternoon, and Wolves and Villagers compared to Fatal Attraction. Jeffrey Katzenberg has raised $1 billion for the company from a group of media and financial investors. Katzenberg hired Meg Whitman as Quibi's CEO in January, and the company has been hiring aggressively, including former Instagram product manager Blake Barnes and former Hulu VP of engineering Rob Post. The effort is positioned to compete with major players such as Instagram, Netflix and Snap.

Participated · Equity · Jan 2017

HOOQ is a streaming service founded by Singtel, Sony Pictures and Warner Brothers that offers locally focused on-demand video across Southeast Asian markets. The service launched first in Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Thailand in 2015 and added Singapore later. HOOQ differentiated early via features important in emerging markets such as carrier billing and download options. The company has been relatively quiet since launch as regional and global rivals have expanded. Management says it will evaluate funding options and is preparing to welcome outside investors later this year. Financially, HOOQ has raised $95M to date after the most recent capital increase disclosed by Singtel.

Participated · Series C · Jan 2009

JibJab is a Los Angeles-based provider of social expression content offering branded satires, eCards, and personalized messages. Its products enable millions of people to create and share personalized videos via the web and mobile apps. According to CEO Paul Hanges, the company has pursued its mission since 1999. JibJab has evolved to become a go-to source for personalized expression as digital sharing and messaging platforms grow. The company says its new partnership with St. Cloud Capital will help accelerate and execute that vision and reach more users. St. Cloud stated it will work with Catapult Capital and the JibJab team to maximize value and expand the company’s global brand. JibJab is best known for its political parodies and viral ElfYourself videos, and has expanded into parody sketches and personalized e-greetings. The site draws very large traffic and counts itself among the Top 100 most popular U.S. sites per Quantcast, currently ranking #73. Over a recent holiday season JibJab recorded 60 million visits and users created 35 million personalized eCards. The company monetizes through premium eCards and content via a subscription service, plus digital downloads and personalized gifts such as mugs and mousepads. It has a history of outside financing, having previously raised around $9.4 million. JibJab produces humorous, Flash-powered animated videos and eCards that gained early attention for showcasing Adobe Flash. The site is known for short, witty animated shorts featuring caricatured characters. The company has plans to expand its eCard offerings and is building a social network for user-generated content. The article notes the business will likely continue producing its signature funny videos while adding more user-submitted content. No operating metrics were disclosed in the article.