Hearst Ventures makes strategic investments in companies operating at the intersection of media and technology. Starting with its investment in Netscape in 1995, Hearst Ventures has grown to become one of the most active and successful corporate venture funds. Notable investments include Pandora, Brightcove, XM Satellite Radio, E Ink, Sling Media, Exodus, Broadcast.com, Hootsuite, IGG, Spartan Race and Buzzfeed. Hearst Ventures is a unit of Hearst, one of the nation’s largest diversified media and information companies.  © Hearst Ventures