Jellysmack

Jellysmack

Creates and manages social video channels

About Jellysmack

Simplify's Rating
Why Jellysmack is rated
B+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

AI & Machine Learning

Entertainment

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$40.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Overview

Jellysmack creates and manages social video channels, focusing on producing engaging content for social media platforms. Their technology uses machine learning to identify trending topics and optimize video performance, helping content resonate with viewers. They work with a variety of clients, including content creators and brands, to enhance video production and distribution, ultimately helping them grow their audiences and revenue. Jellysmack operates on a revenue-sharing model, which aligns their interests with those of their clients, as both benefit from increased viewership. Their unique approach to leveraging technology for audience engagement distinguishes them from competitors in the digital media market.

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What believers are saying

  • Jellysmack's acquisition of Law&Crime taps into the lucrative true crime video market.
  • Investment in Fourthwall opens new e-commerce opportunities for creators on social platforms.
  • Partnership with Pocket.watch provides $25M to support kids and family content creators.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from recent acquisitions may affect operational efficiency.
  • Layoffs in the US and France suggest potential financial instability or strategic shifts.
  • Execution risks exist in the exclusive partnership with Fourthwall for e-commerce services.

What makes Jellysmack unique

  • Jellysmack uses AI to identify and boost promising creators' social growth.
  • The company offers multi-platform distribution and data-driven content creation for creators.
  • Jellysmack's revenue-sharing model aligns its interests with those of content creators.

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Funding

Total Funding

$40.4M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Dan Abrams
Oct 10th, 2023
Jellysmack Acquires Dan Abrams' Law&Crime in Reported Nine Figure Deal

Jellysmack acquires Dan Abrams' Law&Crime in reported nine figure deal.

The Hollywood Reporter
Oct 10th, 2023
Dan Abrams' Law&Crime Network Sold to Jellysmack

Video content creator Jellysmack has acquired the Law&Crime Network founded by legal analyst and TV host Dan Abrams.

Axios
Oct 10th, 2023
Exclusive: Jellysmack acquires Law&Crime Network

A source said the deal values the true crime studio at nine figures.

Financial Times Gazette
Jul 7th, 2023
Jellysmack acquires Network Media in a deal at the forefront of the creator economy

“It’s no fluke that all the biggest names across YouTube and TikTok have partnered up with Jellysmack.

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