High Gear Media

MediaSeries BPalo Alto, UShighgearmedia.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Jun 2009

Total raised

$12M

Investors

3

About High Gear Media

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, High Gear Media is a digital media company that creates online automotive content. In September 2014, Internet Brands, part of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, acquired High Gear Media, although financial terms were not disclosed.High Gear Media specializes in a comprehensive suite of automotive e-commerce platforms, providing detailed vehicle reviews, ratings, pricing, comparisons, and specifications.High Gear Media's revenue model is primarily based on advertising and partnerships within the automotive industry. The company generates income through direct-to-consumer transactions on its e-commerce platforms, utilizing display advertisements and sponsored content to enhance client visibility and traffic. The company is targeting growth in North American and European markets by developing new automotive content and features.

Who invested in High Gear Media

3 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Jun 11, 2009

    Amount

    $5.4M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Nov 20, 2007

    Amount

    $6.3M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about High Gear Media

Who invested in High Gear Media?

High Gear Media has 3 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has High Gear Media raised?

High Gear Media has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did High Gear Media last raise money?

High Gear Media's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Jun 2009.

What does High Gear Media do?

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, High Gear Media is a digital media company that creates online automotive content.

Where is High Gear Media headquartered?

High Gear Media is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like High Gear Media?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Founders Fund, Accel, Thrive Capital and Kleiner Perkins back media companies at High Gear Media's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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