# PandoDaily: Online media, San Francisco, United States

> PandoDaily: PandoDaily, founded in January 2012 by journalist Sarah Lacy, was a digital media company based in San Francisco, California.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/pandodaily (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# PandoDaily

PandoDaily, founded in January 2012 by journalist Sarah Lacy, was a digital media company based in San Francisco, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Online media San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 3 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $4.2M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Feb 2014

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 PandoDaily 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 PandoDaily

PandoDaily, founded in January 2012 by journalist Sarah Lacy, was a digital media company based in San Francisco, California.

It focused on delivering high-quality technology news, analysis, and commentary, serving as a key resource for the startup ecosystem. The company's name reflects the interconnected nature of the startup world, inspired by the Pando Trees in Utah. PandoDaily's core offering was its digital news platform, which provided daily coverage of breaking news, in-depth analysis, and specialized reporting on venture capital and startup activities. The company also organized industry events, including the Emmy-nominated PandoMonthly series, fostering networking and discussion among tech leaders. Its content targeted startup founders, venture capitalists, technology executives, and the broader tech community, positioning itself as a vital source of information in Silicon Valley. PandoDaily operated independently until its acquisition by an adtech company in 2019, leaving a lasting impact on digital journalism.

## What company datasets say PandoDaily raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$4.2M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$1.2M**

Last round date **Feb 2014**

Investors listed **24**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Garry Tan](https://millionrounds.com/fund/garry-tan)
- [Sami Inkinen](https://millionrounds.com/fund/sami-inkinen)

Each firm lists PandoDaily 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

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Online media
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, SIC 2711
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $2.2M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/pandodaily)

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