Number of Portfolio Companies 6
Number of Exits 
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  • Investor Type  Investment Partner, Individual/Angel
  • Investor Stage  Seed
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Ross Levinsohn has always pushed for growth and innovation in the technology and media spaces. After getting his first taste of digital media at CBS Sportsline, he went on to become one of the most sought-after leaders in the industry.

In his time as the President of Fox Interactive Media, he focused on digital engagement with the company's

web properties. As the interim CEO of Yahoo, he oversaw the internet company's $20 billion market cap. As CEO of Guggenheim Digital Media, he managed Billboard Magazine, the Hollywood Reporter, and AdWeek.

After serving as the CEO of the LA Times and the digital arm of Tribune Publishing, he's been a first-hand witness to changing trends in media consumption. He has experience on both sides of the camera, having served as an on-air contributor for CNBC.

This executive is currently the CEO of The Arena Group (formerly Maven) and Sports Illustrated Media. This organization is expected to further empower some of the most famous brands in the world and bringing in a leader like Levinsohn, who has the versatility and experience to handle this demanding job, was an easy decision to make.

In addition to being CEO of The Arena Group, he remains an active investor in the digital space. He supports more than 30 enterprises in both early- and growth-stages. He's also a strategic advisor and consultant. He works with well-known media companies to help staff align their content and boost viewership. Whether it's a small private business or a huge public conglomerate, Levinsohn understands how companies can adjust their operations to meet an audience's expectations.

Ross Levinsohn earned his bachelor's degree in Communications from American University.

Number of Investments 7
Ross Levinsohn has made 7 investments. Their latest investment was Series B - ATTN: on Feb 19, 2016, when ATTN: raised
$18M
.
Announced Date  
Organization Name  
Lead Investor  
Funding Round  
Money Raised  
Feb 19, 2016
ATTN:
No
Series B - ATTN:
$18M
Feb 5, 2016
WEVR
No
Series B - WEVR
$25M
Sep 8, 2015
Fresco News
No
Seed Round - Fresco News
$1.2M
Jul 31, 2015
Fuisz Media
Series A - Fuisz Media
$10M
Dec 4, 2014
ATTN:
Series A - ATTN:
$4.1M
Apr 17, 2014
Enplug
Seed Round - Enplug
$2.5M
Nov 18, 2012
MiniTime
Seed Round - MiniTime
$1M
Number of Partner Investments 5
Announced Date  
Organization Name  
Investor Name  
Lead Investor  
Funding Round  
Money Raised  
Dec 10, 2009
5to1
Fuse Capital
Venture Round - 5to1
$6.3M
Nov 1, 2009
Radar Networks
Fuse Capital
Debt Financing - Radar Networks
$3M
Jun 17, 2009
5to1
Fuse Capital
Yes
Venture Round - 5to1
$2.5M
Mar 1, 2008
Publish2
Fuse Capital
Yes
Series A - Publish2
$2.8M
Feb 1, 2008
Radar Networks
Fuse Capital
Yes
Series B - Radar Networks
$13M
Number of Exits 
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Ross Levinsohn has exits. Their most notable exits are Enplug and ATTN:.
  • Enplug Enplug is a software company that built the first open platform for digital displays everywhere.
  • ATTN: ATTN: is a content network that helps people understand and impact the world around them.
Number of Current Jobs 5
Number of Past Jobs 10
Ross Levinsohn has 5 current jobs including Chief Executive Officer at The Arena Group, Chief Executive Officer at Sports Illustrated, and Partner & Co-Founder at Whisper Advisors. Additionally, Ross Levinsohn has had 10 past jobs including Executive Vice President of the Americas at Yahoo.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
Yahoo
Executive Vice President of the AmericasNov 1, 2010Aug 1, 2012
Yahoo
Interim CEO and Head of Global Media20102012
Fuse Capital
Co-Founder & Managing Director20082010
Fox Interactive Media
PresidentMar 2005Dec 2007
Dow Jones
President, Fox Interactive Media, SVP/GM Fox Sports Interactive Media, SVP, News Digital Media20002006
AltaVista
Vice President & General Manager19992000
HBO
Director, Production and Marketing Enterprises19901996
5to1
Co-Founder
Guggenheim Digital Media
CEOJan 5, 2012
CBS SportsLine
Vice President, Programming
Number of Current Board & Advisor Roles 16
Number of Past Board & Advisor Roles 7
Ross Levinsohn holds 16 board and advisor roles including Advisor at Moonlighting, Member of the Board of Directors at Stocktwits, and Executive Chairman & Member of Board of Directors at Scout.
Organization Name  
Title At Company  
Start Date  
End Date  
The Arena Group
DirectorOct 2016Oct 2017
Napster
Member of the Board of Directors
Radar Networks
Member of the Board of Directors
fabrik
Member of the Board of Directors
bop.fm
Member of the Advisory Board2014
Publish2
Member of the Board of Directors
FatTail
Member of the Board of Directors