Storyful

Acquired

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Founded
2010
Business Model
B2B
Last Round
SeedDec 2011
Rounds
2
Acquired by
News Corp (Class A)Dec 2013 · $25.0M

About

Storyful is a news and intelligence agency founded by pioneering journalists as the first social media newswire, later acquired by News Corp in 2013. The company verifies and licenses eyewitness news and viral video content for newsrooms and broadcasters worldwide, while its Storyful Intelligence division delivers cross-platform social media analytics and reputation intelligence to corporations and brand marketing teams.

Summary

Storyful is a Media company, founded in 2010. Its most recent funding was a Seed round in Dec 2011. Investors include News Corporation, ACT Venture Partners and SOSV.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionDec 2013

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