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Who invested in The Guardian

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.

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$3.0Mraised across 1 round since 2015, from 1 source

Latest round
Grant, $3.0MJun 2015
Investors
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The rounds

  1. Jun 2015
    Grant$3.0M

    From a historical funding record

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Also claim to have backed them

These 12 firms list The Guardian as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

Voyager VenturesVC firmPer its own site
Ian HogarthAngelPer its own site
Zenith CapitalPrivate equityPer its own site
Activate StudioVenture studioPer its own site
Affinis LabsVC firmPer its own site
Aquila Capital PartnersVC firmPer its own site
Arena MarsCompanyPer its own site
Breaking Wave CapitalPrivate equityPer its own site
Duke StreetPrivate equity2018, per its site
G5 Capital LLCVC firmPer its own site
M2A Sports ManagementPrivate equityPer its own site
The GHK CompaniesVC firm2022, per its site

Quick answers about The Guardian

Who invested in The Guardian?

The Guardian's investors include John S and James L Knight Foundation.

How much has The Guardian raised?

The Guardian has raised $3.0M across 1 round since 2015.

When did The Guardian last raise?

The Guardian's most recent round was a Grant of $3.0M in Jun 2015.

What was The Guardian's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $3.0M in Jun 2015, is also its largest on record.

Who backed The Guardian first?

The Guardian's first round on record, in Jun 2015, was backed by John S and James L Knight Foundation.

What stage is The Guardian at?

The Guardian's latest named round is a Grant, in Jun 2015.

Where is The Guardian based?

The Guardian is based in the United States.

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