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The global news and media industry includes a select group of high-growth private companies. Their focus ranges from AI-driven news aggregation to specialized sports content.

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SmartNews created a news discovery app that uses machine learning to deliver stories from thousands of global publishers. The app helps users find quality information from a wide range of sources, moving them beyond the typical filter bubble.

Valuation$2B (Joined August 2019)
HeadquartersTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Year Founded2012
FoundersKaisei Hamamoto, Ken Suzuki
Funding Amount$410.3M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsSMBC Venture Capital, Dentsu, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Globis Capital Partners, Atomico

Yidian Zixun developed a mobile news aggregator that delivers a personalized feed of articles and information. The platform uses an interest-based engine to curate content, helping users discover stories relevant to their tastes.

Valuation$1.4B (Joined October 2017)
HeadquartersBeijing, Beijing, China
Year Founded2013
FoundersJeff Zheng, Xuyang Ren
Funding Amount$178.2M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsPhoenix New Media, Long De Cheng Zhang Culture Communication, Dunhong Capital Management, Dyee Capital

Substack offers a platform that helps independent writers launch and grow subscription-based newsletters. They provide the tools for writers to publish directly to their audience and earn an income from their work.

Valuation$1.1B (Joined July 2025)
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersChristopher Best, Hamish McKenzie, Jairaj Sethi
Funding Amount$200.2M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsAndreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Bond, VentureSouq, Quiet Capital

Minute Media operates a portfolio of digital media brands, including FanSided and The Players' Tribune, focused on sports and culture. They also provide the underlying technology that powers content creation, distribution, and monetization for digital publishers.

Valuation$1B (Joined January 2024)
HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2011
FoundersAsaf Peled, Gilad Beiman, Yuval Larom
Funding Amount$260M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBlackRock, Battery Ventures, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Dawn Capital

OneFootball operates a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to global soccer coverage. The app provides fans with live scores, breaking news, and video content for leagues and competitions worldwide.

Valuation$1B
HeadquartersBerlin, Berlin, Germany
Year Founded2008
FoundersLucas Cranach
Funding Amount$442M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsLiberty City Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, Union Square Ventures, Quiet Capital, Lakestar

ONE Championship produces global combat sports events that showcase top-tier athletes in MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. They have established themselves as one of the world's largest martial arts organizations, recognized for high production value and massive global viewership.

Valuation$1B
HeadquartersSingapore, Central Region, Singapore
Year Founded2011
FoundersChatri Sityodtong, Victor Cui
Funding Amount$565M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsPeak XV Partners, Qatar Investment Authority, Temasek Holdings, Guggenheim Investments, Sequoia Capital

Jellysmack builds technology that powers the growth of video creators on social media. Their team partners with creators to optimize and distribute their content across new platforms, helping them reach a wider audience.

Valuation$1B
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersMichael Philippe, Robin Sabban, Swann Maizil
Funding Amount$22M
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsPartech, SoftBank Vision Fund, OneRagtime, Highland Europe, Broadway Video Ventures

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