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Jason Krikorian

Cofounder Sling Media

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Jason Krikorian is a co-founder of Sling Media, known for his expertise in start-ups, venture capital, and strategic partnerships. He has made impactful investments in various companies and currently serves on multiple boards, showcasing a strong track record in entrepreneurship and business development. Krikorian has been instrumental in securing funding for companies like ujet.cx and Siren Care, while also serving on the boards of Matterport and PLAYSTUDIOS, demonstrating his strategic acumen and leadership in the tech and media industries.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2014 - Current

    NASDAQ: MTTR

Matterport digitizes spaces into accurate, immersive 3D digital twins with its all-in-one platform.

Raised $409,000,000.00 from Untitled Investments, Dragoneer Investment Group, Lux Capital, BlackRock, Fidelity, Miller Value Partners and Senator Investment Group.

  • Board Member

    2012

    NASDAQ: MYPS

PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms.

Raised $361,200,017.00 from MGM Resorts International, ClearBridge Investments, Neuberger Berman and BlackRock.

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2015

  • Investor

    2018

A financial health app helping every American build a brighter financial future.

Raised $115,000,000.00 from Community Investment Management.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2016 - 2023

FloSports is a media and events company that provides live streaming of premier events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows.

Raised $79,400,501.00 from World Wrestling Entertainment, Fertitta Capital, DCM Ventures, BDMI, Causeway Media Partners and Warner Bros Discovery.

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2010 - 2023

SigFig is financial services firm that dedicates in making high-quality investment advice to investors of all wealth levels.

Raised $119,500,000.00 from New York Life Insurance, Eaton Vance Management, UBS, Nyca Partners, Union Square Ventures, DCM Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures and General Atlantic.

  • General Partner

    2010 - 2022

DCM Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in the mobile, consumer internet, communications, and service sectors.

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2012 - 2021

    Acquired by SumUp

Five Stars is a payment and loyalty platform that offers marketing, point of sale, and business development services to local businesses.

Raised $144,200,000.00 from DCM Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, HarbourVest Partners and Salt Partners.

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2017 - 2021

    Acquired by Amazon

Art19 provides tools for hosting, distribution, and monetization of podcasts.

Raised $7,500,000.00 from BDMI.

  • Investor

    2015 - 2021

    Acquired by Citrix

Wrike is a work management platform that manages cross-functional work and enables contextual collaboration in a secure environment.

Raised $26,000,000.00 from DCM Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures and Scale Venture Partners.

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