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Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market. Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.

A studio of thinkers and makers, creating Aotearoa icons through design that moves people, businesses and communities forward. Brands people care about. Experiences that matter. Design that works.

Studio56 is one of the world’s most respected CG Animation & Visual Effects studios, with a proven track record of 11 CG feature films and 33 CG television series. Honored with 8 major international awards—including Telly Gold and AEAF Gold—Studio56 stands firmly at the forefront of global visual excellence. What sets Studio56 apart is its unparalleled global reach, being the only studio in the world to have created the #1 CG properties of eight distinct global regions: Germany – Mia & Me Australia – 100% Wolf France – Heidi Italy – Sissi USA – The Jungle Book Argentina – Trivia Crack Mexico – El Chavo Middle East – Ajwan This extraordinary footprint cements Studio56’s position as a trusted global partner for high-quality, commercially successful animation and visual effects. Now, with the upcoming feature film ‘White’, Studio56 is making its bold entry into the world of visual effects for global live-action cinema—bringing its hallmark precision, visual storytelling, and technical mastery to the VFX domain for the first time. It feels like we’ve just begun.