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Press CoverageJune 6, 2026·The Wrap

Entertainment Veteran's Venture Fund Unveils First AI Bets

The Wrap covers Hallstone Ventures' inaugural portfolio reveals — Orbes, Rex, Waffle Video, and Wide Worlds — spotlighting the fund's thesis that AI infrastructure will power the next generation of media and entertainment.

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Press CoverageMay 28, 2026·Adweek

Vox Media, BuzzFeed, and the End of An Era

Adweek's On Background newsletter features Seth Hallen and Hallstone Ventures, highlighting the firm's $10M fund and thesis that AI infrastructure will power the next generation of media businesses.

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Press CoverageMay 25, 2026·LA Business Journal

Venture Firm Forms with Entertainment AI Focus

The LA Business Journal covers the close of Hallstone Ventures Fund I, exploring the firm's focus on AI infrastructure for media and entertainment -- from monetization and distribution to virtual production -- and Seth Hallen's 25-year career across the media and entertainment supply chain.

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Press CoverageMay 15, 2026·AltAssets

Ex-Sony, Panavision arm exec Hallen raises debut Hallstone Venture fund targeting AI in media, advertising

AltAssets covers the final close of Hallstone Ventures Fund I, highlighting Seth Hallen's background at Sony Pictures and Panavision's Light Iron and the firm's focus on AI-driven infrastructure for the attention economy.

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Press ReleaseMay 14, 2026

Hallstone Ventures Announces the Final Close of Fund I

Hallstone Ventures announces the final close of Fund I, backing founders building AI-driven infrastructure for media, entertainment, and advertising.

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