How much funding has The Athletic raised?

The Athletic has raised $139.5M in total funding, most recently a Series D round.

Who are The Athletic's investors?

The Athletic's investors include Founders Fund, Courtside Ventures, The New York Times Company, Evolution Media Partners, Bedrock Capital.

When was The Athletic founded?

The Athletic was founded in 2016.

Where is The Athletic headquartered?

The Athletic is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

What industry is The Athletic in?

The Athletic operates in Media, Sports.

How many employees does The Athletic have?

The Athletic has 501-1000 employees.

The Athletic

Acquired

Subscription sports media.

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2016 · $139.5M raised

Media

Sports

YC S16

Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Employees: 501–1000
Founded: 2016
Business Model: B2C

Website: theathletic.com
Total Funding: $139.5M
Last Round: $50.0M Series DJan 2020
Rounds: 8

About

The Athletic is a direct-to-consumer digital sports media company committed to helping subscribers experience storytelling in a whole new way. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, The Athletic has over 600 full-time employees and covers more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams in the US, Canada and the UK. The Athletic’s newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth articles along with more than 120 podcasts and premium video content. The Athletic is a remote-friendly company as we have offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne.

Summary

The Athletic is a Media company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2016. It has raised $139.5M in total across 8 rounds, most recently a $50.0M Series D round in Jan 2020. Investors include Founders Fund, Courtside Ventures and The New York Times Company.

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