BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.
Vox Media
Series F in 2015
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.
NowThis Media, Inc. is a digital video news outlet established in 2012 and based in New York City. The company specializes in producing short video news clips tailored for mobile devices and social media platforms, primarily targeting audiences aged 18 to 34. With a focus on engaging content, NowThis delivers daily updates through various channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and its own applications for iOS and Android. The platform emphasizes key trends in digital consumption, such as social interaction, video format, and mobile accessibility. Co-founded by notable figures from the Huffington Post and Bedrocket Media, NowThis aims to provide original news content that resonates with young adults who increasingly rely on mobile technology and social media for news and commentary. The company is known for its partnerships with prominent digital outlets, further extending its reach and influence in the digital news landscape.
The Weather Channel
Acquisition in 2008
The Weather Channel is a news company reporting the weather for locations around the world. Their website, Weather.com, features current conditions and forecasts for over 77,000 locations worldwide, along with local and regional radars. The site also contains weather-related news, educational material, a weather glossary, a storm encyclopedia, and seasonal features. The Weather Channel was founded in 1982 and owned by Landmark Communications until being acquired by [NBC Universal](/organization/nbcuniversal) in 2008.
iVillage
Acquisition in 2006
iVillage, bought out by NBC Universal for over $600 million, is a online network geared towards women. It consists of iVillage.com, Astrology.com, gardenweb.com, www.ivillage.co.uk and gurl.com. It targets teens, young women and mothers with unique content, community forums and other interactive tools. iVillage is a leading online destination for women with over 30 million unique visitors a month. As of December 2007, iVillage records almost 4 billion page views annually. Competitors include Yahoo Shine, [Sugar Publishing](http://crunchbase.com/organization/sugar) and [Glam Media](http://crunchbase.com/organization/glammedia).
iSyndicate
Venture Round in 2000
iSyndicate is the preeminent content syndication service on the Internet, distributing a broad selection of written, graphical, audio and video content from 998 sources, to a vast and diverse network of 257,791 Web sites.
Space.com
Series B in 2000
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. We transport our visitors across the solar system and beyond through accessible, comprehensive coverage of the latest news and discoveries. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. So from skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches and breaking news of robotic probes visiting other planets, at Space.com you'll find something amazing every day. Space.com was acquired by Future plc in 2018.
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