Los Angeles, United States
Ranker is a renowned platform boasting over 50MM monthly unique visitors globally and is acclaimed as the pioneer in fan-powered rankings across diverse categories. Whether it's TV, movies, video games, sports, brands, or food, Ranker empowers millions of individuals to vote, democratizing opinions on the most compelling topics. With over 1.4 billion votes, Ranker Insights has yielded invaluable psychographic correlation data, furnishing personalized consumer recommendations and audience insights to marketers, studios, and platforms. Notably, it hosts Watchworthy, the sole statistically relevant, crowd-sourced TV recommendation app. Recognitions include listings in esteemed rankings such as Inc. 5000, Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, Built In LA’s Top 50 Mid-Sized Companies, and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies. The company, headquartered in Los Angeles, comprises over 80 employees.
Founded in 2008 by Clark Benson, an accomplished entrepreneur with prior successful ventures, including the acquisition of eCrush by Hearst. Ranker enjoys backing from prominent investors like Draper Associates, Rincon Venture Partners, Siemer Ventures, Chris Sacca\/Lowercase Capital, Data Collective, BullPen Capital, TenOneTen Ventures, and Tech Coast and Pasadena Angels.
The most recent disclosed investment of $2.00M Venture Round dates back to 27 June 2013, with participation from Rev1 Ventures, Tech Coast Angels, DCVC, Draper Associates, Pasadena Angels, TenOneTen Ventures, Wavemaker, Bullpen Capital, Lowercase Capital, and Rincon Venture Partners.
