44 Ventures is a private equity group focusing on global media companies While 44 Ventures (formerly WeEndeavor) launched in 2014, its origins actually started in 2002, when CEO Jacob Nizri began his entrepreneurial journey at start-up company Oridian as an intern in the sales department. After working his way up, Nizri was appointed CEO in 2006 and was at the helm when, in 2007, Oridian was sold to Ybrant Digital. There, he later became company chairman, assembled his team, and launched and purchased another two companies. In 2014, the fab four embarked on 44 Ventures, bringing all separate holdings under one centralized board and creating new ventures under the investment and management arms.