# The Defiant: Online media, New York, United States

> The Defiant: The Defiant is an independent media company focused on the open economy, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency, Web3...

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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 reported Last round: Pre-seed

Online media New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 20 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $1.4M in dollars
- **Last round:** Pre-seed Apr 2021

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 The Defiant 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 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 **$1.4M** in dollars

Rounds **1**

Last round **Pre-seed**

Last round size **$1.4M**

Last round date **Apr 2021**

Investors listed **26**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [ParaFi Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/parafi)
- [Blocktree Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/blocktree-capital)

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

blockchain decentralized finance libraries cryptocurrencies defi blockchain analysis defi tutorials crypto investment insights education information technology & services financial services finance crypto market trends defi protocols defi insights bitcoin

Built with from their website

Google Workspace CloudFlare Google Meet CloudFlare CDN Vercel Cloudflare DNS Google Search Console Ethereum Gmail

- **Sector:** Online media
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 513120, SIC 2741
- **Region:** New York
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/the-defiant)

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