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Who invested in American Journalism Project

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

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Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$25Mraised across 1 round since 2025, from 1 source

Latest round
Grant, $25MFeb 2025
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Feb 2025

Founders and team

From American Journalism Project's own website: 1 founder, 32 on the team.

John ThorntonBoard member emeritus, Co-founder, American Journalism Project
  • Sarabeth BermanChief Executive Officer
  • Dave BurdickVice President, Newsroom Strategy & Impact Support
  • David LopezVice President, Growth Investments
  • Jason AlcornVice President, Growth Investments
  • Kate Yoo McCreryVice President, Growth Investments
  • Mitchell BloomVice President, Local Partnerships
  • Natalie ChoateVice President, Growth Investments
  • Tina DyakonSenior Vice President, Growth Investments
  • Zainab ShahVice President, Audience Strategy
  • Amar RajwaniChief Financial & Administrative Officer
  • Michael OuimetteChief Investment Officer
  • René GornallChief of Staff
  • Baybars OrsekHead of Strategic Partnerships
  • Darrin KerrHead of Growth Investments
  • Loretta ChaoHead of Startup Studio & Local News Innovation
  • Roshni NeslageHead of Communications
  • Stephen GeorgeHead of Emerging Markets
  • Upasna GautamHead of Product & AI Studio

And 14 more on the team.

AdvisersRichard Tofel

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Quick answers about American Journalism Project

Who invested in American Journalism Project?

American Journalism Project's investors include The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.

How much has American Journalism Project raised?

American Journalism Project has raised $25M across 1 round since 2025.

When did American Journalism Project last raise?

American Journalism Project's most recent round was a Grant of $25M in Feb 2025.

What was American Journalism Project's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $25M in Feb 2025, is also its largest on record.

Who backed American Journalism Project first?

American Journalism Project's first round on record, in Feb 2025, was backed by The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation.

What stage is American Journalism Project at?

American Journalism Project's latest named round is a Grant, in Feb 2025.

Where is American Journalism Project based?

American Journalism Project is based in the United States.

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