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Google Digital News Initiative

Google Digital News Initiative is a corporate venture arm based in the United States, investing in Software & Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 1 tracked investment.

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About Google Digital News Initiative

Google Digital News Initiative is a corporate venture arm headquartered in the United States. We have recorded 1 investment for Google Digital News Initiative to date.

Sector activity concentrates in Software & Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Personalization. Coverage extends to 6 sectors in total.

The Google News Initiative aims to help journalism thrive in the digital age by elevating quality journalism, evolving business models for sustainable growth, and empowering news organizations through technological innovation. It focuses on supporting news partners globally to build a stronger future for news.

Investment Focus

Sectors
Software & Developer ToolsArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learningpersonalizationcustomer-behaviorpredictive-analytics

Investment Thesis

The Google News Initiative aims to help journalism thrive in the digital age by elevating quality journalism, evolving business models for sustainable growth, and empowering news organizations through technological innovation. It focuses on supporting news partners globally to build a stronger future for news.

Team

Sundar PichaiGoogle & Alphabet Chief Executive Officer

Google & Alphabet Chief Executive Officer quoted on the importance of spreading knowledge and supporting journalism.

Syed NazakatFounder, DataLEADS

Founder, DataLEADS - "We realize that fighting misinformation is not just the job of journalists. It needs a whole society approach."

Rocio TiradoChief Operating Officer, Jambalaya News

Chief Operating Officer, Jambalaya News - helps Spanish-speaking readers access local news in their language.

Fiona WeeksMD, Pulse

MD, Pulse - uses new digital formats to engage a mass youth audience in Nigeria.

Elaine SilvaPartner and Executive Director, Alma Preta Jornalismo

Partner and Executive Director, Alma Preta Jornalismo - addresses lack of Black representation in Brazilian media.

Seung-Il KimDigital Editor of Strategy, The Busan Ilbo

Digital Editor of Strategy, The Busan Ilbo - uses data to connect with readers in Korea.

Adam ReaburnOwner, Energetic City & Moose FM

Owner of Energetic City & Moose FM - uses audience insights to grow engagement.

Duncan MasiwaSinelizwi Project Lead, Food for Mzansi

Sinelizwi Project Lead, Food for Mzansi - trains 62 citizen journalists in South Africa.

LaToya DrakeHead of Media Representation

Head of Media Representation at Google - helping new voices, particularly Black voices, emerge in journalism.

Megan H. ChanNews Ecosystem Product Marketing Lead

News Ecosystem Product Marketing Lead with experience at The Washington Post, Politico, USA Today, and local news outlets.

Eryn TaylorNews Research Lead

News Research Lead - conducts research to identify user needs as they consume news on Google's news products.

Olivia MaDirector, News and Civics

Director, News and Civics - learned about journalism's importance from her journalist father.

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Other Investors in United States

Other Investors in Software & Developer Tools / Artificial Intelligence