North Base Media

North Base Media (NBM) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013, specializing in investments in digital media and journalistic enterprises, particularly in emerging markets across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Co-founded by Marcus Brauchli, former editor of The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, and Sasa Vucinic, former CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund, NBM leverages its founders’ deep media expertise to back early- to mid-stage companies that are redefining the digital media landscape. NBM focuses on companies that enhance civic, cultural, and economic engagement through independent media, enabling consumers to participate meaningfully in their societies. This firm has built a robust portfolio, which includes high-impact companies like IDN Media in Indonesia, Pocket Aces in India, and TheNewsLens in Taiwan. NBM's strategy emphasizes helping these companies grow by providing not just capital but also strategic insights and access to an international network of media professionals. The firm typically invests in digital-driven opportunities that empower users and foster societal engagement, ensuring that the media ventures it supports remain independent and unaligned with political forces in their respective regions. With offices in major hubs like Washington D.C., London, and Singapore, NBM continues to capitalize on emerging market opportunities while driving innovation in global media.