Today the inaugural class of startups for the media accelerator "Matter" was announced. This program, funded through a Knight grant to the Public Radio Exchange a year ago, supports media entrepreneurs seeking to build a more informed, connected and empowered society.

The selected startups will receive $50,000 in funding and enter a structured four-month program in San Francisco. These companies are:

• ChannelMeter. A professional video analytics platform for publishers and brands focused on maximizing and engaging their audiences in online video.
• InkFold. Creating a daily news experience designed to inspire curiosity and spark conversation.
• OpenWatch. An investigative network for creating a just society through radical transparency.
• SpokenLayer. Bringing human voice to the best of the written web.
• StationCreator. Democratizing television through a platform where anyone can distribute their own 24-hour broadcast station online.
• Zeega. Revolutionizing web publishing and interactive storytelling for a future beyond blogs.