Refinery 29
formerly Refinery29AcquiredRefinery29
New York, United States · Founded 2005 · $174.6M raised
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Employees
- 201–500
- Founded
- 2005
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- refinery29.com
- Total Funding
- $174.6M
- Last Round
- $5.6M Series BMar 2026
- Rounds
- 8
About
Founded in 2005 in New York City, Refinery29 is an American digital media company targeting millennial and Gen Z women with content spanning fashion, beauty, entertainment, money, and wellness. The company operates multiple editorial brands including Unbothered and Somos. Refinery29 was acquired by Vice Media and later Valence Media, continuing to publish across web and social platforms.
Summary
Refinery 29 is an Entertainment company based in New York, United States, founded in 2005. It has raised $174.6M in total across 8 rounds, most recently a $5.6M Series B round in Mar 2026. Investors include First Round Capital, Vice Media and Turner International.
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Funding History
Mar 2026
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