Group Nine Media

formerly Group NineAcquired

Group Nine Media is a media company in New York, United States, founded in 2016. It has raised $190.0M across 3 rounds, most recently a $50.0M Venture Round in September 2019.

Vox Media

Headquarters
New York, New York
Employees
501–1000
Founded
2016
Business Model
B2B2C
Total Funding
$190.0M
Last Round
$50.0M Venture RoundSep 2019
Rounds
3

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About

Group Nine Media was one of the largest digital-first media companies, reaching 80% of U.S. adults monthly through brands including Thrillist, NowThis, The Dodo, Seeker, and PopSugar. Founded in 2016 via a merger of four digital brands, the company generated nearly 5 billion monthly video views at peak. Vox Media completed its acquisition of Group Nine in February 2022.

Summary

It lists 501–1000 employees. It has raised $190.0M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $50.0M Venture Round in Sep 2019. Investors include Discovery Communications, Axel Springer and Lerer Hippeau.

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Funding History

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Venture RoundVenture RoundSep 2019
$50.0M

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Funding: Corporate Round through Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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