Random House Ventures
VC Fund
New York, United States
Random House Ventures is a VC fund in New York focused on Gaming and Content. Random House Ventures, L.L.C. is a venture capital investment arm of Random House Inc. The firm typically invests in online and technology-driven companies that have the potential to reshape traditional publishing concepts, services, and relationships. Random House Ventures, L.L.C. is based in New York, New York.
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Random House Ventures invests in
Stages Random House Ventures invests in
Countries Random House Ventures invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Gaming 1 (50%)
- Content 1 (50%)
- Software 1 (50%)
- Publishing 1 (50%)
- 3D Technology 1 (50%)
Stage
- Series A 1 (50%)
- Funding Round 1 (50%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge Adventure
|
Knowledge Adventure is the leader in adventure-based 3D virtual worlds for 3-to-10-year-old kids. With its JumpStart and Math Blaster products, kids learn through endless gaming adventures in 3D virtual worlds. By blending learning and entertainment, Knowledge Adventure's adventure-based learning inspires kids' minds through immersedplay. For more than 15 years, Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in kids' software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. The company is internationally renowned for its award-winning products. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately-held and based in Torrance, California. | $26.8M / Jan 10, 2013 | |
Byliner
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Byliner works directly with the world's best writers to deliver their stories to readers. Hailed by Fast Company as “One of the 10 Most Innovative Media Companies in the World,” we publish original fiction and nonfiction e-shorts by top authors such as Amy Tan, Margaret Atwood, Jon Krakauer, Nick Hornby, Sebastian Junger, and more. Thesee-shorts are written to be read in two hours or less, and can be purchased individually through major digital bookstores. The entire Byliner Originals library is also available online to Byliner subscribers, who get access to premium content from Byliner's by-invitation community of writers--including thousands of rarely-seen and exclusive stories from bestselling authors. | Series A / Jul 01, 2012 |
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FAQ
What does Random House Ventures invest in?
Random House Ventures invests primarily in Gaming, Content and Software startups, most often at Series A and Funding Round stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Random House Ventures last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Random House Ventures closed in Jan 2013. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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