We believe today’s catalysts—technological, regulatory, and demographic—create fertile ground for the rise of a new cohort of companies with the ability to transform these sectors, yet again.
S4S Ventures benefits from the support of S4 Capital and its operating arm - Monks, the global content, data and media powerhouse founded by Sir Martin Sorrell. The company has well over 8,000 people in 33 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Its clients include Meta, Google, BMW, Amazon and Epic Games, among others.
And Stanhope Capital Group, the global investment firm with $40 billion under management, founded and led by Daniel Pinto.
S4S invests in and cultivates early-stage technology companies riding the next wave of digital transformation across the marketing and media value chain.
Our difference
We are not generalistsline. We bring unparalleled insight into forces transforming the marketing and media value chain.
We offer domain expertise and guidance based on decades of experience gained on the front lines as industry-shaping founders/CEOs, operators, and investors.
And our 8,000-person-strong internal network of S4 Capital/Monks professionals with expertise across data technology, adtech, martech, creative technology, digital media & content development gives our portfolio companies a leg up in validating ideas, launching products, and accelerating adoption with customers and partners.
Who we are
We’re founders/CEOs, operators, and investors who understand the nuances of the industry’s changing dynamics. We represent a rare combination of domain, entrepreneurial and investment expertise.
What we believe
The marketing, advertising, and media industries are on the cusp of significant change, yet again.
Today’s disruptive catalysts—a stricter privacy and regulatory environment for tech giants, the application of AI to media and content development, and the rise of Gen Z —are powerful and time-sensitive drivers of opportunity.
Tomorrow’s marketing leaders are being incubated today.
What excites us
One word: change
We are focused on early stage companies poised to disrupt the marketing and media ecosystem.
If you’re an early-stage company and are building innovative solutions in our focus areas—data platforms, adtech, martech, creative technology, digital media & content—we want to hear from you. If you are a later-stage company, and we can accelerate your growth trajectory through our operational alignment with S4 Capital and Monks —we want to hear from you.
Our value add
- Industry Expertise: Our team's expertise and global S4 Capital and Monks network provides invaluable insights and guidance on product roadmap, go-to-market strategy, pricing, and competitive analysis. Gain access to a unique advisory team and a focus group like no other!
- Growth Catalyst: We aim to be early adopters and showcase the impact of companies we are investing in—globally, and at scale. Our portfolio companies benefit from access to Monks’ clients such as Google, Amazon, BMW, Netflix, Burberry, HP, and Meta - and from our presence at industry events, such as Cannes and CES.
- Strategic Partnerships & Network: Our portfolio can tap into our long-term relationships with the largest advertising and technology companies globally. We have the right connectivity to help bring about optimal opportunities—whether our portfolio companies require strategic partnership or corporate venture partners.