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ZG Ventures operates as a private investment firm, deploying capital into early-stage companies. Their investment strategy targets specific high-growth sectors, with a particular emphasis on media, healthcare, and information technology. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting nascent ventures within these domains, leveraging its expertise to foster development and growth within its portfolio.
The firm was established in 2001 by Miles Gilburne, an individual with a notable background including prior roles at Time Warner. Gilburne's insight, likely stemming from his extensive experience in media and technology, propelled the formation of ZG Ventures, positioning it as an early-stage venture capital vehicle based in Washington D.C.
ZG Ventures provides crucial early-stage funding and strategic guidance to portfolio companies operating across its core sectors. The firm aims to cultivate and expand innovative businesses within media, healthcare, and information technology. Their long-term vision involves identifying and supporting enterprises that will shape future landscapes within these critical and evolving industries.
ZG Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Series A in Fluent City in October 2017.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2017 | Fluent City | $3.0M Series A | — | Costanoa Ventures, Noodle, Plaid, Unusual Ventures, Venture Highway, XFactor Ventures, Greg Badros, Jack Larson, John Katzman, Matthew Hanson, Nick Hammerschlag, Michael Cohen, ZAC Zeitlin, WorldQuant Ventures |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Boatsetter | $13.0M Series A | — | Emergence Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Kain Capital, Obvious Ventures, Peter Moran, Scott Banister, Andrew Boszhardt JR., Peninsula Ventures, Stanford University |
| Jan 28, 2014 | BrainScope Company | $16.0M Other Equity | Maryland Department OF Business And Economic Development | Cynthia Ringo, Maryland Venture Fund, Revolution |