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The Defiant

The Defiant is an independent media company focused on the open economy, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency, Web3, NFTs, and blockchain technology.

Funding reportedLast round: Pre-seed

Online mediaNew York, United States

About The Defiant

The Defiant is an independent media company focused on the open economy, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency, Web3, NFTs, and blockchain technology.

Founded in June 2019 by Camila Russo, it has grown from a one-woman newsletter into a multi-media platform that attracts millions of views from global audiences interested in DeFi and Web3. The Defiant provides a range of services, including daily news reporting, in-depth research, and multimedia content such as podcasts and videos. It also offers educational resources like a comprehensive crypto education series and ecosystem overviews. The company operates a subscription-based newsletter, Defiant Daily, and collaborates with brands through sponsorships to engage its audience of crypto enthusiasts and industry professionals. With backing from notable investors and a commitment to unbiased reporting, The Defiant serves as a key information source in the evolving financial landscape.

What company datasets say The Defiant raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$1.4Min dollars
Rounds1
Last roundPre-seed
Last round size$1.4M
Last round dateApr 2021
Investors listed26

On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists The Defiant 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

blockchaindecentralized financelibrariescryptocurrenciesdefiblockchain analysisdefi tutorialscrypto investment insightseducationinformation technology & servicesfinancial servicesfinancecrypto market trendsdefi protocolsdefi insightsbitcoin

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Sector
Online media
Industry code
NAICS 519, 513120, SIC 2741
Region
New York
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