22 growth-stage media investors in the US
We list 22 growth-stage media investors in the US as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are New York (3), San Mateo (2) and Boston (1).
Top 5 growth-stage media investors in the US, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when growth-stage is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (12) and completeness of the public record (8). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Volition Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Boston, MA · Stages: Growth · Focus: Media, Data, Marketing Tech, AI · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $875M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $875M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs growth-stage; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
DFJ Growth
Type: VC firm · HQ: San Mateo, CA · Stages: Growth · Focus: Media, Robotics, Consumer, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $1.1B (SEC Form D, 2023)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $1.1B fund on file (SEC Form D, 2023); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs growth-stage; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Ansa
Type: VC firm · HQ: New York, NY · Stages: Series A, Series B, Growth · Focus: Media, AI, Cybersecurity, Healthtech · Latest activity: New fund, May 2026 · Fund size on file: $200M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated May 2026; $200M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs Series A, Series B, growth-stage; names the US as where it invests; 4 named decision-makers on file.
Portfolia
Type: Fund manager · HQ: San Mateo, CA · Stages: Growth · Focus: Media, Healthtech, Fintech, Climate Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Apr 2026 · Fund size on file: $6M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Apr 2026; $6M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs growth-stage; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
PLUS Collective
Type: VC firm · HQ: Venice, CA · Stages: Growth · Focus: Media, Healthtech, AI, Consumer · Latest activity: New fund, Nov 2025 · Fund size on file: $150M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Latest fund filing dated Nov 2025; $150M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); states media and entertainment as a focus; backs growth-stage; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 11 of 22 growth-stage media investors in the US
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volition Capital | VC firm | Boston, MA | Growth | Media, Data, Marketing Tech, AI | New fund, Sep 2026 | $875M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| DFJ Growth | VC firm | San Mateo, CA | Growth | Media, Robotics, Consumer, SaaS | New fund, Oct 2026 | $1.1B (SEC Form D, 2023) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Ansa | VC firm | New York, NY | Series A, Series B, Growth | Media, AI, Cybersecurity, Healthtech | New fund, May 2026 | $200M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Portfolia | Fund manager | San Mateo, CA | Growth | Media, Healthtech, Fintech, Climate Tech | New fund, Apr 2026 | $6M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| PLUS Collective | VC firm | Venice, CA | Growth | Media, Healthtech, AI, Consumer | New fund, Nov 2025 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| K5 Global | VC firm | Miami Beach, FL | Pre-seed, Growth, Any stage | Media, AI, Fintech, Healthtech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Menlo Ventures | VC firm | Menlo Park, CA | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Media, AI, Robotics, Consumer | New fund, Sep 2026 | $800M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Claritas Signal Partners | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Media, Healthtech, AI, Developer Tools | New deal, Aug 2026 | $14M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Causeway | VC firm | Cambridge, MA | Growth | Media, Gaming, Consumer, SaaS | New fund, Nov 2024 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Verance Capital | VC firm | New York, NY | Growth | Media, Consumer, CPG | New fund, Jul 2025 | $90M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Star51 Capital | VC firm | New York, NY | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Media, Healthtech, AI, Robotics | New deal, Sep 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 3 names, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 22 break down
By US state
| US state | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | 36% |
| New York | 3 | 14% |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 9% |
| Florida | 2 | 9% |
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 21 | 95% |
| Fund manager | 1 | 5% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 22 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 22 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states media and entertainment as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Stage: the firm states that it invests at growth-stage.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (30: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (20; half of that when the sector is stated only), stage focus (15: all of it when growth-stage is the only stage the firm states, split evenly when it states more), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (12) and completeness of the public record (8). Stage and regional focus are our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 22 rows: stage 22, sector 22, fund size 20, website 22. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 21 rows, firm email on 9, LinkedIn page on 12, check size on 4.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many growth-stage media investors in the US are there?
We list 22 as of November 2026. 12 of the 22 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are New York (3), San Mateo (2) and Boston (1).
Which growth-stage media investors in the US raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
10 of the 22 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are K5 Global (Oct 2026), DFJ Growth (Oct 2026) and Menlo Ventures (Sep 2026).
What is the typical fund size of growth-stage media investors in the US?
The median fund size on file for this list is $100M, across the 17 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 5 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact growth-stage media investors in the US?
The paid file holds 138 named decision-makers across 21 of these 22 and a firm email for 9. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on growth-stage media investors in the US come from?
All 22 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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