Number of Portfolio Companies 11
Number of Exits 
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  • Primary Job Title CEO & Founder & Vice President, Sports Digital News
  • Primary Organization 
    Simulmedia
  • Investor Type  Individual/Angel
  • Investor Stage  Seed
  • Number of Exits 

Morgan is the CEO and founder of Simulmedia, a New York based marketing technology company that uses data, science and software to drive business outcomes for advertisers through traditional TV marketing. He previously founded and ran both TACODA, Inc., an online advertising company that pioneered behavioral online marketing and was acquired by AOL

in 2007 for $275 million, and Real Media, Inc., one of the world’s first ad serving and online ad network companies and a predecessor to 24/7 Real Media (TFSM), which was later sold to WPP for $649 million. After the sale of TACODA, Dave served as Executive Vice President, Global Advertising Strategy, at AOL, a Time Warner Company (TWX).

Number of Investments 14
Dave Morgan has made 14 investments. Their latest investment was Angel Round - Ombu on Mar 31, 2013, when Ombu raised
$135K
.
Announced Date  
Organization Name  
Lead Investor  
Funding Round  
Money Raised  
Mar 31, 2013
Ombu
No
Angel Round - Ombu
$135K
Oct 18, 2012
Namely
Seed Round - Namely
$750K
Aug 29, 2012
GateGuru
Venture Round - GateGuru
$500K
Jul 31, 2012
Shelby.tv
Series A - Shelby.tv
$2.2M
Jun 26, 2012
CasaHop
No
Seed Round - CasaHop
$1.2M
Jan 17, 2012
Namely
Angel Round - Namely
$1M
Aug 11, 2011
Fab
No
Series A - Fab
$7.7M
Jul 14, 2011
Shelby.tv
No
Seed Round - Shelby.tv
$1.5M
Apr 19, 2011
Extension Entertainment
No
Seed Round - Extension Entertainment
$750K
Mar 3, 2011
Tapad
No
Angel Round - Tapad
$1.8M
Number of Exits 
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Dave Morgan has exits. Their most notable exits are TapadShelby.tv, and Pinch Media.
  • Tapad Tapad is a global marketing technology company connecting brands to consumers across devices.
  • Shelby.tv Shelby TV takes videos from across the web and organizes them based on the user's preference.
  • Pinch Media Pinch Media offers tools that enable mobile app developers to grow their businesses.
  • Pictela Pictela has been integrated into ONE by AOL.
  • Namely Namely is an all-in-one platform that manages all HR data in one place, with personalized service to help companies get better and faster.
  • GateGuru GateGuru is a 'day-of' travel mobile app that enhances in-airport consumer experience by providing planning and booking services.
  • Fab Fab sells everyday design products online.
  • Extension Entertainment Extension Entertainment is a social music discovery platform that allows users to find and share music.
Number of Current Jobs 2
Number of Past Jobs 3
Dave Morgan has 2 current jobs as Vice President, Sports Digital News at Sinclair Broadcast and CEO & Founder & Vice President, Sports Digital News at Simulmedia. Additionally, Dave Morgan has had 3 past jobs including Team Member at WarnerMedia.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
WarnerMedia
Team Member
AOL
Executive Vice President, Global Advertising
Tacoda
Chairman and Founder
Number of Current Board & Advisor Roles 4
Dave Morgan holds 4 board and advisor roles including Investor at Tapad, Advisor at Techonomy Media, and Ex-Officio at The International Radio and Television Society.
Number of Events 3
Dave Morgan has participated in 3 events. They most recently attended, or will attend, TV of Tomorrow Show 2019 on Jun 12, 2019.