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Red Ventures
Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies spanning U.S. businesses, a joint venture in health services, and strategic investments in Europe...
Red Ventures
Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies spanning U.S. businesses, a joint venture in health services, and strategic investments in Europe and Puerto Rico. It is home to brands and businesses including Allconnect, Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges, and Sage Home Loans. Together these businesses help millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions and innovate the online consumer experience.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Fort Mill
Corporate office
Fort Mill, SC, United States
Additional offices
Charlotte, NC · San Francisco, CA · London, UK
Principals
Ric Elias
Co-Founder & CEO
Dan Feldstein
Co-Founder & COO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Red Ventures?
Private equity and acquisition decisions are led by Ric Elias, CEO, and Dan Feldstein, COO, along with a corporate development team. The firm does not publicly list a dedicated investment committee.
How does Red Ventures source deals?
Red Ventures targets controlling acquisitions of digital media and marketing assets, often sourced through direct relationships with founders or via competitive auctions. Proprietary sourcing comes from its performance marketing expertise, which identifies under-monetized digital properties.
Does Red Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Red Ventures operates primarily through direct acquisitions of companies, not through fund-of-funds or external fund commitments. All capital deployment is direct into operating assets.
Where does Red Ventures' wealth come from?
The underlying wealth originates from the founders, Ric Elias and Dan Feldstein, who built the company through reinvested earnings from lead generation and digital marketing operations. The firm is privately held.
What sectors does Red Ventures avoid?
Red Ventures avoids venture-stage technology, biotech, and heavy manufacturing. Its focus remains on digital media, consumer internet, and marketing services.
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