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News Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the news sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 180 recently funded news companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
180
Total Funding
$273.1M
Avg Funding
$10.9M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for News

Jupiter
Barcelona
Boulder
London
Fort Worth
Raleigh

Recently Funded Companies

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Jupiter, United States

Global AI is a major provider of applied artificial intelligence solutions.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

A b2b2c platform that provides Impact Tech as a service to publishers to add social action on text, audio and video.

$714K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boulder, United States

Public Media Company's mission is to maximize the relevance and impact of public media for all.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture.

$100.0M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Fort Worth, United States

Fort worth report publish local journalism that is produced by, for, and about the people.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Raleigh, United States

Enlace Latino NC is the digital news organization.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Nebraska City, United States

Nebraska Journalism Trust seeks out the truth while elevating varied viewpoints and enhancing lives.

$1.1M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Metcalfe, Canada

Quebec Tech aims to accelerate the growth of tech firms and boost the number of successful ones with significant export potential.

$9.0M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Cranford, United States

The Able Channel is a streaming & digital health platform that delivers inspiration, information, and innovation for families meeting.

$552K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Minneapolis, United States

Babbl Labs is a information offering firm monitoring online news and social chatter to help investors on events and trends.

$903K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Revry is the LGBTQ - first streaming media network with free live TV, movies, series, news and exclusive queer programming.

$4.8M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Detroit, United States

Outlier Media is a Detroit-based service journalism organization.

$300K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

News Revenue Hub is a nonprofit organisation that helps news organizations build financial sustainability

$450K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Tiny News Collective is a world where everyone can participate in creating relevant, accurate and culturally conscious local news.

$250K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Karlsruhe, Germany

LightnTec GmbH, a Karlsruhe, Germany-based developer and manufacturer of digital light

Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is the largest publisher by

$14.9M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

AllGear Digital owns & operates a diverse set of media properties focused on new products, the outdoors, and active-lifestyle pursuits.

$40.0M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Freethink Media is a creative media company that publishes stories about the changing world.

$16.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Air Mail is a digital weekly newspaper.

$17.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brick, United States

MxnnCreates provides graphic design, motion graphics, web visuals, and multimedia production for brand storytelling.

$600K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Newark, United States

STF Technologies was recently featured in a number of radio, print and online news articles.

$257K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Factmata is an artificial intelligence company for automated content understanding..

$405K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Arlington, United States

Axios is a media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news, and analysis.

$45.0M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Men In Blazers is a soccer-focused media company that covers sports events, leagues, and TV shows.

$15.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Arena is a Picks Super App that unites Picks, real-time player updates, trending news, & social media as a sports powerhouse for fans.

$1.2M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the News Startup Ecosystem

The news sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in News

News companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The news sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

News Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 180 news companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$10.9M
Total Funding Tracked
$273.1M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for News

1.New York
4 companies$49.2M
2.London
2 companies$100.4M
3.Jupiter
1 companies$1.1M
4.Barcelona
1 companies$714K
5.Boulder
1 companies$1.5M

Related Industries

Companies in the news sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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