# Full Stack Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/full-stack-media

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.inverse.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 26, 2016)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Full Stack Media Inc., through its platform Inverse, delivers engaging content centered on entertainment, gaming, and technology, providing insights into trends, releases, and cultural phenomena for a diverse audience.Founded in 2015 in New York, US, Full Stack Media Inc. operates Inverse, a digital media platform focused on entertainment and technology insights. The company received its first funding in a SERIES A round on July 23, 2019, raising USD 6.00 mn led by Crosslink Capital. Its co-founders are Dave Nemetz and Diego Martinez, with Martinez currently serving as CEO. Full Stack Media has completed three deals to date, with its most recent being an acquisition by BDG Media Inc., which was a portfolio company of multiple investors.Inverse specializes in delivering a diverse array of content focused on entertainment, gaming, and technology. The company produces articles, interviews, and analyses that examine current trends, new releases, and cultural phenomena, serving a broad audience of enthusiasts, professionals, and casual consumers. Key offerings include in-depth reviews of video games and movies, coverage of industry news, and features on notable personalities in entertainment. Inverse caters to a global market, reaching audiences in North America, Europe, and Asia, effectively positioning itself as a key player in the digital content landscape. The company focuses on engaging both individual consumers and industry stakeholders, providing insights that enhance the understanding of contemporary media and technology.Inverse generates revenue through various models, primarily including advertising and partnerships. The company engages in direct relationships with clients, promoting its content across platforms to attract advertisers. Additionally, Inverse generates income through sponsored content and strategic partnerships with brands seeking visibility in its articles. Revenue transactions typically involve agreements where advertisers pay for placement within the publication, driven by the site’s traffic and audience engagement metrics. The company's revenue streams reflect a commitment to providing valuable insights and engaging content that drives consumer interest and advertiser investment.Full Stack Media Inc. plans to leverage the recent SERIES A funding of USD 6.00 mn to enhance its content offerings and expand its market reach. The company intends to develop new products aimed at deepening audience engagement and exploring untapped markets in North America, Europe, and Asia by 2020. This strategic expansion is designed to boost its visibility and user interaction, while also enhancing its platforms in response to evolving trends in entertainment and technology.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 26, 2016, $6M — Crosslink Capital, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Vast Ventures, Social Starts, FundersClub, Bialla Venture Partners
- Seed, Aug 12, 2015 — Crosslink Capital, Greycroft, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Social Capital, Rothenberg Ventures

## Investors

- Crosslink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosslink-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Seed
- Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bertelsmann-digital-media-investments) — Seed, Series A
- Social Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-capital) — Seed
- Rothenberg Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rothenberg-ventures) — Seed
- Vast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vast-ventures) — Series A
- Social Starts (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-starts) — Series A
- FundersClub (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fundersclub) — Series A
- Bialla Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bialla-venture-partners) — Series A