WinStar New Media Overview

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

WinStar New Media General Information

Description

Provider of business and entertainment content. The company produces and markets business information and entertainment content targeting the business, educational and consumer markets.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • New York, NY
  • United States
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Acquirer
Compaq Computer
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • New York, NY
  • United States

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WinStar New Media Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 01-Jan-2000 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 24-Apr-1998 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Debt - General Completed
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WinStar New Media Patents

  • 2

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

WinStar New Media Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
AU-5774700-A System and method for conducting and coordinating search queries over information exchange networks and private databases Inactive 30-Jun-1999
AU-5894500-A System and method for informational and commercial transactions via an information exchange network Inactive 28-Jun-1999

WinStar New Media Former Investors (3)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Spring Lake Equity Partners PE/Buyout Minority
Wheatley Partners PE/Buyout Minority
WinStar Communications Corporation Majority
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WinStar New Media Investments (2)

WinStar New Media’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Total Sports for . The deal was made on 12-Nov-1999.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Total Sports 12-Nov-1999 Later Stage VC Publishing
Sandbox ( Entertainment Software) 05-Oct-1999 Early Stage VC Entertainment Software
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WinStar New Media FAQs

  • Where is WinStar New Media headquartered?

    WinStar New Media is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What industry is WinStar New Media in?

    WinStar New Media’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is WinStar New Media a private or public company?

    WinStar New Media is a Private company.

  • What is WinStar New Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for WinStar New Media is .

  • How much funding has WinStar New Media raised over time?

    WinStar New Media has raised $10M.

  • Who are WinStar New Media’s investors?

    Spring Lake Equity Partners, Wheatley Partners, and WinStar Communications have invested in WinStar New Media.

  • When was WinStar New Media acquired?

    WinStar New Media was acquired on 01-Jan-2000.

  • Who acquired WinStar New Media?

    WinStar New Media was acquired by Compaq Computer.

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