# Media

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Atlanta, US
- Website: www.playonsports.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 17, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Media, Inc. specializes in advancing school athletics and activities through integrated digital solutions that enhance operations and engage communities, revolutionizing the management of high school sports events.Founded in 2008 in Atlanta, US, Media, Inc. is focused on enhancing the landscape of school athletics. The company has successfully navigated funding rounds, securing a total of USD 25.00 mn through its latest Series B funding in December 2019, primarily led by BIP Ventures and involving additional investors such as Crossover Capital and Teall Capital Partners. Christopher Ruddy and Vikas Gandhi are the company's current CEOs, steering Media, Inc. towards growth and innovation.Media, Inc. offers a range of products and services aimed at improving the functionality of school athletics. Key offerings include the NFHS Network for live streaming high school sports, GoFan for digital ticketing, and MaxPreps, which provides extensive coverage of high school sports, complete with game statistics and coaching analytics through MaxPreps Advantage. These products serve schools across the U.S., enhancing fan engagement and addressing operational challenges.The company generates revenue through subscription models and service partnerships with athletic departments and schools throughout the United States. This includes digital ticket sales via GoFan, which manages over 700,000 events annually, and subscription fees from the NFHS Network, which broadcasts vast numbers of high school events each year. Schools also benefit from the analytics capabilities of MaxPreps and MaxPreps Advantage, with tailored pricing models designed to accommodate diverse school budgets.Media, Inc. plans to utilize the USD 25.00 mn raised in its Series B funding to support the development of new products and enhance existing services. The company aims to expand its market reach, particularly targeting increased penetration in underserved regions by 2025. The latest funding will be directed towards technology upgrades and broadening their service offerings to further solidify their position in the school athletics sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 17, 2019, $25M — Crossover Capital, BIP Ventures, Teall Sports And Entertainment

## Investors

- Crossover Capital — Series B
- BIP Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bip-ventures) — Series B
- Teall Sports And Entertainment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/teall-sports-and-entertainment) — Series B