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SEMAFOR

Semafor is a global news media company based in New York, founded in 2022 by Justin B.

Funding reportedLast round: Seed

Online mediaWashington, United States

About SEMAFOR

Semafor is a global news media company based in New York, founded in 2022 by Justin B.

Smith and Ben Smith. It aims to provide intelligent and transparent journalism for leaders navigating the interconnected world economy. Semafor targets a premium audience of approximately 200 million college-educated, English-speaking readers, focusing on delivering clear insights across various topics, including politics, business, technology, and global security. The company produces real-time news through digital text, podcasts, and streaming video, and it offers eight distinct newsletters that distill current events. Semafor also organizes live events and convenings, serving as both editorial and commercial products. With a commitment to clarity and context, Semafor has quickly become the fastest-growing independent news media company, achieving profitability and a valuation of $330 million by 2026.

What company datasets say SEMAFOR raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$44Min dollars
Rounds2
Last roundSeed
Last round size$30M
Last round dateMay 2023
Investors listed12

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Each firm lists SEMAFOR 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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Sector
Online media
Industry code
NAICS 519290, 513110, SIC 2711
Region
District of Columbia
Revenue
$10M a year, as listed
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