SDVentures
Overview
Social Discovery Ventures is an international umbrella brand for our group of technology and software engineering companies which provide platforms for social discovery, personal development, and online entertainment. We invest into, develop and support a range of B2C internet projects and brands under the framework of social discovery. \\What is "social discovery?" \Social discovery consists of online services that allow people to discover: \• New people with similar/complimentary interests. \• New products/ services through people with similar/complimentary interests.\\Our brands create an environment where people from various parts of the globe can meet each other, help each other, communicate, share, and have fun. Those brands are designed to transcend distance.\\What are our brands?\Our brands include services for online dating, the finding of travel companions, social games, language learning and practicing communities, etc. They include, amongst others, TripTogether, Zang, Digital Chocolate, Shazam, AsianDate, EuroDate.com, SeoPult, UsabilityLab, and PayOnline.\\When was the company established?\The Company was established in 1993. \\Where are our offices? \We have more than 600 employees worldwide across 6 offices globally, including our main two offices --- in the United States (Manhattan, New York) and in Russia (Moscow) --- and others in Colombia, China, Morocco, and Belarus.
Investment Focus
- Focus on social discovery and dating platforms
- Technology fostering meaningful connections
- Impact investments in mental well-being and longevity
- Global market presence
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Innovative solutions in the social discovery space
- Potential for high returns with balanced risk
- Alignment with firm's investment philosophy
- Commitment to ethical and responsible business practices
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about SDVentures
What sectors does SDVentures invest in?
SDVentures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Media and Software, and is based in New York, New York, United States. SDVentures is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does SDVentures invest at?
SDVentures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does SDVentures invest in?
SDVentures invests across United States, China, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Russia and Colombia.
What companies has SDVentures invested in?
SDVentures's portfolio includes Patreon, Flo and Woebot.
How do I contact SDVentures?
SDVentures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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