Daring to Dream and
Redefine What’s Possible

We have been the earliest investor with dozens of teams that have dared to pursue their vision—creating and leading new markets, and shaping the future.

Meet the companies that inspire us every day.

Our Companies

Yume

Yume

YuMe, Inc. is a leading provider of digital video brand advertising solutions acros a wide range of Internet-connected devices. Its proprietary data-science driven technologies and large audience footprint drive inventory monetization and enable advertisers to reach targeted, brand receptive audiences across a wide range of Internet-connected devices.

  • Founded: 2004
  • Round Partnered: Seed
  • Year Partnered: 2005
  • Fund: Prior Investments
  • Clear Partner(s): Rajeev Madhavan
  • Status: IPO
  • Date of IPO: 2013
  • Ticker Symbol: YUME
  • Market Cap at IPO: $ 330,530,000
  • Peak Market Cap: $ 383,400,000

TEAM

  • Nigel Duffy

    Founder

  • Simon Wilkinson

    Head of Engineering

  • Ryan McMahon

    Chief of Staff

Results Matter, Success Counts

Four of the companies our team co-founded produced over $1.7 billion of market cap from 2 IPOs and 2 acquisitions.

The Clear investment team has funded over 70 companies, 90% as the first investors, and has had 54 exits valued at a $85 billion market cap.

Before we became VCs, we had already founded 5 successful companies.

Portfolio Breakdown