Dolan Family Ventures was officially announced on Monday by Kristin and James L. Dolan. It will target investments in data, analytics, and technology-based businesses. Kristin Dolan, who will serve as the managing partner of DFV, most recently was COO of Cablevision, which was sold to Altice back in June.
The potentials around new analytics solutions in the TV ad space has received a fair amount of attention in the last few weeks after AT&T announced a proposal to acquire Time Warner, which if the deal is completed, could have deep impact on how addressable advertising develops in the future. Among Kristin Dolan’s responsibilities at Cablevision was heading up the company’s advertising sales division, which garnered attention with its data strategy around an audience-driven approach to TV advertising.
“The advertising, marketing and media industries are rapidly transforming through the advancement of data, technology, and analytics,” Dolan says. “Over the past several months, we have seen a number of investments in businesses that specialize in these areas and capitalize on these trends. DFV will allow us to pursue opportunities with companies and talent that can benefit from our capital, insights, relationships, entrepreneurial experience, and operational skills to accelerate their growth, development, and success.”
Kristin Dolan is on the board of directors at AMC Networks and The Madison Square Garden Company and also previously served as a member of Cablevision’s board. Additionally, she has served on the Foundation Board for SUNY Albany and the national board for Women in Cable & Telecommunications.
