Sinclair Digital Ventures will invest in emerging digital technology and content startups to boost the television broadcaster's digital capabilities.

US-based television and telecommunications company Sinclair Broadcast Group has launched a corporate venturing arm dubbed Sinclair Digital Ventures.

The new unit will seek out and invest in digital technologies and digital content startups, with a particular focus on products and services that could support and improve Sinclair’s own digital product offering.

Sinclair Digital Ventures will be managed by David Amy, chief operating officer at Sinclair, Chris Ripley, the corporate’s chief financial officer, and Rob Weisbord, chief operating officer of Sinclair…