Broadband Internet access coupled with a host of new personal technologies has empowered media consumers like never before. This is especially true of the new generation of consumers who don’t know a world without the Internet—young adults embracing online communities, video-sharing and mobile devices. Redpoint’s leadership in this area goes back to the industry’s earliest pioneers and we see tremendous opportunity to help create next-generation media properties, distribution channels and advertising platforms.

Media, Content & Advertising

51.com
Private
Largest social networking site in China
Shanghai, China
adap.tv
Private
A unique online video advertising platform that allows publishers and advertisers to match relevant advertising with online video content
San Mateo, CA
Ask.com
Public  (ASK)
Internet-wide natural language question-answering service for consumers
Emeryville, CA
Auditude
Private
Online video identification and monetization platform
Palo Alto, CA
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