[Court Square Ventures](http://www.courtsquareventures.com/) is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage communications, information technology, and media companies, with a particular interest in points of convergence between these industries.  The firm's deep understanding of its three target sectors stems from the partners' 60 years of operating and investing experience in these areas. Court Square uses this base of experience to support young companies executing the critical transitions from pre-revenue to first sales and accelerating growth.  Court Square seeks to establish close partnership with passionate, committed entrepreneurs and like-minded co-investors. The principals bring a broad national network of target sector contacts to bear in helping portfolio companies source customers, find strategic partners, and recruit key personnel.

Court Square Ventures

[Columbia Capital](http://www.colcap.com) is a venture capital franchise in wireless, broadband, media, and enterprise information technology investing. The company intends to make investments in the enterprise information technology, digital infrastructure, and mobility sectors.

Columbia Capital

Viola Ventures (formerly Carmel Ventures) is a venture capital firm that invests in Israeli-related early stage companies with significant ideas that can lead to transformational companies. Founded in 2000 by [Avi Zeevi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/avi-zeevi) and [Shlomo Dovrat](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/shlomo-dovrat), Viola Ventures manages over $1.2B across six funds, and is the only Israel-based VC fund with seven investing partners solely dedicated to early-stage tech investments. This allows for unique depth and diversification that spans across a wide range of backgrounds and verticals. With over 20-year legacy in Israel’s vibrant technology ecosystem, Viola Ventures is known for repeatedly backing global tech companies and unicorns, such as ironSource, Payoneer, Lightricks, Redis Labs, and Outbrain. The fund holds a substantial share of Israel’s significant exits, including Actimize, RedBend, ECI, Samanage, Perfecto, Tapingo, and more. Viola Ventures invests in exceptional teams with a strong focus on AI technologies looking to transform traditional markets, the semiconductors and deeptech industries, and consumer facing products.

Viola Ventures

Imagine Communications

Imagine Communications, Inc. provides digital video processing and edge multiplexing solutions. It offers ICE video platform, a digital video expansion solution; ICE broadcast system to add services and reclaim bandwidth, along with rapid deployment and introduction into existing infrastructure; ICE SDV system that enhances the bandwidth efficiency of switched digital video; and ICE VOD system, which provides the platform for next-generation consumer-controlled PersonalizedTV services. The companyâ€™s technology supports various applications, including IPTV, wireless video, and over-the-top Internet video. It serves content providers; cable operators; and digital broadcast, VOD, and SDV system operators. The company was formerly known as QoD.   Imagine Communications, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in San Diego, California. The company has research and development, and engineering locations in Israel.

Imagine Communications is a media and entertainment technology company that provides software solutions and services for broadcasters, networks, and video service providers. The company's products enable media businesses to manage and deliver content across multiple platforms. As of 2014, Imagine Communications' products were used to transmit nearly half of the world's video channels, while its software solutions managed approximately one-third of global advertising revenue. The company offers IP-based, cloud-enabled, and software-defined network solutions for the broadcast industry. Imagine also provides a range of services including public relations, advertising, graphic design, video production, book publishing, website development, and social media consultation to organizations nationwide.

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Imagine Communications Names Steve Reynolds CEO

Alphabet

To streamline workflows for converged linear, streaming, and on-demand ad campaigns by integrating Imagine Communications' Landmark™ Sales ad-management platform with Google Ad Manager, enabling seamless monetization across platforms.

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Marketing Automation

Startups offering tools for finding and attracting potential customers with targeted ads.

Salesforce

To integrate Imagine Communications' xG Linear advertising campaign management solution with Salesforce Media Cloud, enabling customers to optimize linear revenue and accelerate growth in total TV ad trading.

Imagine Communications has partnered with Google Ad Manager to enable broadcasters and TV operators to deliver cross-platform campaigns with consistent ad placement across various delivery platforms.

Imagine Communications is a media and entertainment technology company that provides software solutions and services for broadcasters, networks, and video service providers. The company's products enable media businesses to manage and deliver content across multiple platforms. As of 2014, Imagine Communications' products were used to transmit nearly half of the world's video channels, while its software solutions managed approximately one-third of global advertising revenue. The company offers IP-based, cloud-enabled, and software-defined network solutions for the broadcast industry. Imagine also provides a range of services including public relations, advertising, graphic design, video production, book publishing, website development, and social media consultation to organizations nationwide.

Blackmagic Design develops professional video and film technology products including cameras, video editing software, color correction tools, and video capture cards. The company's flagship product is DaVinci Resolve, a professional video editing and color grading software that comes in both free and paid Studio versions. The paid version is available for a one-time fee of USD 295 and includes lifetime updates. The software offers features like multicam editing support for up to 25 cameras, AI-powered tools for object tracking and effects, and advanced audio post-production capabilities through its Fairlight module. Blackmagic Design manufactures all 209 of its products across three factories in Australia, Singapore and Indonesia. The company generated revenue of USD 576 million for the fiscal year ending June 2021, with profits of USD 113 million. In 2009, Blackmagic Design acquired DaVinci Systems, known for its color correction products. The company entered the camera market in 2012 with the launch of its first Cinema Camera and has since released multiple digital cinema cameras.
Key customers and partnerships
Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve software is used extensively in Hollywood for editing blockbuster movies, Oscar-winning films, TV shows, and commercials. The software is popular among YouTubers and gamers who utilize its free version. In September 2024, the company partnered with United Talent Agency (UTA) for broad representation, with UTA's Production Arts division working closely with Blackmagic's Internal Workflow Team to connect decision-makers in film/TV production and post-production with the company's technological ecosystem.

Blackmagic Design

Ross Video is a privately held manufacturer of broadcast technology solutions founded in 1974 in Montreal, Canada. The company provides a comprehensive range of products including cameras, production switchers, robotic camera systems, augmented reality/virtual studios, video servers, infrastructure solutions, routers, social media management tools, newsroom systems, and live event production services. The company's products enable the creation of live video productions for news, weather, sports broadcasts, stadium screens, legislative assemblies, entertainment shows, concerts, and houses of worship. The company maintains control over its operations through in-house manufacturing, research, and development. Ross Video operates its manufacturing facility in Iroquois, Canada, where three high-speed pick-and-place surface mount lines run 16 hours daily. All manufacturing adheres to international environmental standards, including European RoHS directives.
Key customers and partnerships
The company has established significant partnerships in the broadcast industry, particularly through its OverDrive production automation solution, which integrates with products from more than 50 different manufacturers. Ross Video also developed the Ross Audio Protocol (RAP), which has been adopted by major audio console manufacturers and competitors as a standard protocol for audio mixers.

Ross Video

AJA Video Systems is a manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions, and professional cameras for the broadcast, production, post-production, and professional AV markets. Founded in 1993, the company designs and assembles its products in Grass Valley, California. AJA expanded into the desktop video market in 2000 with its KONA video capture and playback cards for Mac and Windows PCs. The company's product portfolio includes Io Thunderbolt desktop video products, Ki Pro portable and rack-mountable file-based recorders, and the FS-family of frame synchronizers and format converters. In January 2024, AJA released ColorBox v2.1, a real-time color-managed workflow device that supports 4K/UltraHD HDR workflows and ACES-based solutions. The company also launched Io X3, a Thunderbolt 3-connected professional video and audio I/O device for HDR or SDR 2K/HD/SD capture and output. AJA provides its technology to other manufacturers and development partners in the professional video industry for integration into their product lineups.
Key customers and partnerships
AJA's technology is used by broadcasters, studios, networks, post-production houses, ProAV integrators, mobile truck operators, cinematographers, and film editors globally. In February 2022, the company's technology was implemented by Broadcast Management Group (BMG) for UBS bank's in-house production studio, utilizing products such as the KUMO 6464 3G-SDI router, openGear OG-3G-AMAs, and Mini-Converters. The company maintains a partnership with Adobe, providing support for Adobe Creative Cloud applications through its desktop software packages.

AJA Video Systems

MediaKind is a media technology company that provides software-centric, cloud-native solutions for video service distribution, content delivery, and advertising technology. The company's technology serves multiple aspects of media delivery, including contribution and direct-to-consumer video services, advertising and content personalization, cloud DVR, and TV platforms. Its advertising technology processes over 100 million ad impressions daily, while its streaming infrastructure has demonstrated the capability to handle more than 1 billion live streams in a single season. As of September 2023, MediaKind's technology reached over 65 million users daily through 2,000 customers. The company's solutions enable the delivery of high-quality media experiences across linear, on-demand, and OTT services. MediaKind's technology portfolio has earned Emmy awards over its 30-year history in the industry.
Key customers and partnerships
MediaKind's customer base includes notable media organizations such as FOX Sports, which utilizes the company's technology for live sports production. The company has also partnered with Movistar+, providing its Aquila On-Demand solution to enhance the platform's video-on-demand services with improved video and audio quality across multiple devices.

MediaKind

Telestream provides media processing and workflow automation solutions for the media and entertainment industry. The company's flagship product, Vantage, is a media processing platform that enables automated workflows for video transcoding, captioning, and content processing. In 2024, Telestream introduced AI-Powered Vantage Cloud, which uses natural language inputs and generative AI to build media processing workflows, reducing workflow creation time from hours to minutes. The company's GLIM solution allows users to preview high-quality media files through web browsers without generating proxy files, while its Live Capture solution facilitates media ingest from various sources including SRT, SMPTE 2110, and NDI. Telestream's solutions help content owners minimize bandwidth requirements and streamline workflows across live streaming, VOD, and broadcast applications. The technology enables 4K playback in browsers and includes features for clipping specific segments to reduce file sizes. The portfolio spans the entire digital media lifecycle including video capture, encoding, transcoding, captioning, playout, and delivery.
Key customers and partnerships
Telestream counts major broadcasters and media companies among its customers including FOX Sports, ITV, and Canal+. In September 2019, the company entered into a partnership with Synamedia to integrate Vantage media processing solutions into Synamedia's video network portfolio. Telestream collaborated with LucidLink and AJA Video Systems to create an integrated workflow solution allowing media professionals to access, organize and view data remotely.

Telestream

Companies that develop content editing tools and production software

Companies that develop hardware for video broadcasting, such as film and broadcast cameras, video converters, recorders, and editing hardware

Companies that offer video acquisition and encoding solutions for media and broadcast applications

Companies that offer content streaming platforms for end customers

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