VideoNuze
  • Close
  • Posts
  • News Roundup
  • Podcasts
  • Perspectives
  • Events
  • Categories
  • FreeWheel Raises $16.8 Million; Steamboat is Lead Investor

    Monday, April 26, 2010, 12:50 PM ET
    |
    Posted by Will Richmond
    Video ad management provider FreeWheel just announced a new $16.8 million financing, led by Steamboat Ventures, which is affiliated with Disney, with participation from existing investors Turner Broadcasting System, Battery Ventures and Foundation Capital. It's another big win for FreeWheel is which is the clear leader in ad management in the syndicated video economy.

    Doug Knopper and Jon Heller, co-CEOs, who are 2 of FreeWheel's 3 co-founders will be at VideoSchmooze tonight, along with many other from their team. Join us!
     

    Categories: Advertising, Deals & Financings

    Topics: FreeWheel, Steamboat Ventures

  • Inside the Stream  leaderboard - 1-28-26

Related Posts

  • FreeWheel Raises $12M Series C Round, Video Sector Stays Strong
  • Exclusive: FreeWheel Serving Almost 2 Billion Video Ads/Mo, MLB is Newest Customer

Also see:

Inside the Stream: Disney’s Bold OpenAI Bet and the WBD Battle Rages

Read More

Connect with VideoNuze

Receive VideoNuze Daily
Sample Newsletter

Exclusive News Roundup

  • Video Streaming App Downloads Boomed in 2025, Fueled by Microdramas The Hollywood Reporter
  • From the CEO: What’s coming to YouTube in 2026 YouTube blog
  • Introducing the Substack TV app, now in beta Substack
  • An Interview with Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters About Engagement and Warner Bros. Stratechery
  • Bears' wild-card win over Packers sets NFL streaming record ESPN
  • BBC strikes deal to make bespoke TV shows for YouTube Telegraph
More News
Inside the Stream  medium rectangle - 1-28-26

Our Sponsors

  • Inside the Stream

About VideoNuze

VideoNuze is the authoritative online source for original analysis and news aggregation focused on the burgeoning online video industry. Founded in 2007 by Will Richmond, a 20-year veteran of the broadband, cable TV, content and technology industries, VideoNuze is read by executive-level decision-makers who need to get beyond the standard headlines and achieve a deep understanding of online video’s disruptive impact.

© Copyright 2026. Broadband Directions LLC. All rights reserved.
  • VideoNuze
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Sponsoring VideoNuze
    • Will Richmond
    • Terms & Conditions