Journal
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Oct 2018
Total raised
- $1.5M
Investors
- 1
About Journal
Founded in 2016 in San Francisco, US, Journal is dedicated to delivering valuable insights and resources for independent professionals. The company has not undergone significant operational pivots or changes to its business strategy since its inception. The founding team includes Kirk Truman, Matthieu Blond, and Sam D, with Barbara Morgan currently serving as CEO.Journal specializes in offering a range of resources designed for independent professionals seeking to enhance their financial literacy and business skills. Its core products include comprehensive guides and articles that cover essential topics such as employee stock option plans, car loans, income protection, and bookkeeping tailored for self-employed individuals.Journal operates as an advertising-supported publisher and comparison service, generating revenue through partnerships with financial service providers and sponsored placements on its platform. The business model revolves around client interactions, directing users to financial products and services via specific links or sponsored content. The company is developing new resources aimed at addressing the evolving needs of self-employed individuals, with a timeline for release set for the second half of 2023. Additionally, Journal aims to enter new markets, targeting expansion into Canada and select regions in Europe by mid-2024, thereby broadening its client base and enhancing its service reach.
Who invested in Journal
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Oct 16, 2018
Amount
$1.5M
Investors
Questions about Journal
Who invested in Journal?
Journal has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Journal raised?
Journal has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Journal last raise money?
Journal's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Oct 2018.
What does Journal do?
Founded in 2016 in San Francisco, US, Journal is dedicated to delivering valuable insights and resources for independent professionals.
Where is Journal headquartered?
Journal is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Journal?
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