# The Local Europe: Online media, Stockholm, Sweden

> The Local Europe: The Local Europe is a digital news publisher based in Stockholm, operating The Local, an English-language news network with local editions...

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# The Local Europe

The Local Europe is a digital news publisher based in Stockholm, operating The Local, an English-language news network with local editions in several European countries.

Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Online media Stockholm, Sweden

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2004 22 years old
- **Team:** 40 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 25.6M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round May 2011

How sure we are

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About The Local Europe

The Local Europe is a digital news publisher based in Stockholm, operating The Local, an English-language news network with local editions in several European countries.

Founded in 2004, it is recognized as the largest English-language news network in Europe, with editions in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, and Italy. The Local focuses on online news publishing, providing daily reporting and practical information for expats, foreign professionals, labor migrants, and second-home owners. Its coverage includes current events, politics, business, sports, culture, and analysis. The company offers local country editions, a broader Europe edition that aggregates content, a membership model for subscribers, and a mobile app for news in English. The Local aims to be a comprehensive source of news and essential information for English-speaking residents in Europe.

## What company datasets say The Local Europe raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **25.6M** in the source's currency

Rounds **4**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **1.2M**

Last round date **May 2011**

Investors listed **3**

## Founders and team

From The Local Europe's own website: 7 on the team.

- **David Seifors** CEO
- **Dusan Novakovic** Chief Technology Officer
- **James Corden** Head of Subscriptions
- **Caroline Hannah** Finance Manager
- **James Savage** Publishing director
- **Martijn Balzer** International Key Account Manager
- **Paul O'Mahony** Editorial Product Manager

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

libraries online advertising political analysis international relations quality of life reports news articles expatriate media expatriates journalistic integrity advertisement opportunities local news coverage european news news archives expat advertising current events local news for tourists

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- **Sector:** Online media
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513110, 519290, SIC 2711
- **Region:** Stockholm County
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/the-local)

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