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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
$63.0M
Avg Funding
$12.6M
Global Reach
2
countries

Top Cities for News

Singapore
Lakewood
Indianapolis
Chicago

Recently Funded Companies

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Singapore, Singapore

ONE Championship is a global combat sports promotion featuring MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.

$50.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

ALLRITES is Asia's #1 online marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film & TV Content Rights.

Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lakewood, United States

Nonprofit news organization covering educational change efforts in the communities where improvement matters most

$1.5M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Indianapolis, United States

Indiana Local News Initiative ensures that inhabitants of Indiana have access to local news.

$10.0M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Injustice Watch is a nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism organization that examines issues of equity and justice in the court system.

$1.5M raised
Oct 2022

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
$12.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$63.0M
Countries Represented
2

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other5 companies

Top Cities for News

1.Singapore
2 companies$50.0M
2.Lakewood
1 companies$1.5M
3.Indianapolis
1 companies$10.0M
4.Chicago
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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180 News Startups (2026) — Recently Funded Companies, Investors & Rounds | VCBacked