Axel Springer

Axel Springer is a leading global media company with a strong presence in over 40 countries. Founded in 1946 by Axel Springer, the company initially focused on print publishing but has since expanded into digital platforms and services. Today, Axel Springer operates as a diversified media business, offering informative and entertaining journalism alongside marketing and classifieds segments. The company is committed to accelerating its digital transformation, investing in strategic acquisitions, and fostering innovation through partnerships with digital start-ups.

Mathias Dopfner

Co-Owner, CEO and Chairman

Jan-Philipp Gräfe

Principal

Ulrich Schmitz

Managing Director

Past deals in Newspaper

Scroll

Series A in 2018
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.

Scroll

Seed Round in 2016
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.

Blendle

Series A in 2014
Blendle is a digital media platform that allows readers to purchase articles from various Dutch and Belgian newspapers and magazines, including prominent publications like the Economist. Users can buy individual articles for prices ranging from €0.10 to €0.30, and they are presented with a selection of recommendations similar to social media feeds. New users are provided with an initial credit of €2.50 to explore the platform. The service includes a brief refund window for article purchases, after which Blendle retains a 30% commission on sales. By offering a pay-per-article model, Blendle aims to enhance access to quality journalism and cater to readers' preferences through personalized recommendations.

Berliner Morgenpost

Acquisition in 1959
Berliner Morgenpost is a German daily newspaper and news publishing company based in Berlin. Founded in 1898 by Leopold Ullstein, it covers sports, politics, business, gastronomy, culture and knowledge, and was acquired by Axel Springer in 1959.
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