# DSTLRY Media: Publishing, New York, United States

> DSTLRY Media: DSTLRY Media is an independent American comic book publisher and collectibles company, founded in 2023 by industry veterans David Steinberger...

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# DSTLRY Media

DSTLRY Media is an independent American comic book publisher and collectibles company, founded in 2023 by industry veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Publishing New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2022 4 years old
- **Team:** 13 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $5.0M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Aug 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for DSTLRY Media has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About DSTLRY Media

DSTLRY Media is an independent American comic book publisher and collectibles company, founded in 2023 by industry veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher.

The company focuses on redefining the creator-owned comic book landscape by offering fair deals for creators, including equity stakes based on title performance. DSTLRY emphasizes creator ownership, allowing artists to retain 100% of their rights. Headquartered in New York with an office in Los Angeles, DSTLRY provides a range of services that bridge physical collectibles and digital access. They publish high-quality, oversized limited-edition comic books and operate a marketplace for purchasing, reading, and trading digital comics. This platform supports secondary market trading without relying on blockchain or cryptocurrency. DSTLRY also curates premium experiences, including personalized creator sketches, and offers exclusive drops of both physical and digital comics. The company targets comic book enthusiasts and independent creators, ensuring a fair and rewarding environment for both collectors and artists.

## What company datasets say DSTLRY Media raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$5.0M** in dollars

Rounds **1**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$5.0M**

Last round date **Aug 2024**

Investors listed **3**

## Founders and team

From DSTLRY Media's own website: 2 founders.

**David Steinberger** Co-founder / Chief Executive Officer, DSTLRY

**Chip Mosher** Co-founder / Chief Creative Officer, DSTLRY

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Goal Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/goal-ventures)
- [New York Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/new-york-venture-partners-nyvp)
- [1AM Gaming](https://millionrounds.com/fund/1am-gaming)
- [ESPT Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/espt-ventures)

Each firm lists DSTLRY Media on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

libraries resellable digital comics consumers comic book subscriptions exclusive covers distribution comic book art prints graphic novels creator ownership model information technology & services physical collectibles comic books premium limited-edition issues premium comic issues hardcover deluxe editions sketch commissions

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Publishing
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 513130, 454110, SIC 2731, 5961
- **Region:** New York
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/dstlry)

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