Latest round

Series F

Last raised

Jul 2019

Total raised

$90M

Investors

12

About NewsCred

NewsCred, Inc.Founded in 2008 in New York, US, NewsCred specializes in content marketing solutions. The company was acquired by Optimizely, Inc. in December 2021, aiming to enhance the combined marketing lifecycle of both companies. The founders include Asif Rahman, Iraj Islam, and Shafqat Islam, with Shafqat Islam serving as the CEO.NewsCred offers a comprehensive Content Marketing Platform (CMP) tailored for marketers, enabling effective planning, creation, and collaboration on content and marketing campaigns. This AI-driven platform features functionalities such as AI-powered planning, integrated digital asset management, and comprehensive measurement and reporting capabilities, addressing common challenges in content visibility and workflow inefficiencies.NewsCred generates revenue through a subscription-based model for its CMP, with clients engaging via annual or multi-year contracts. These contracts provide various service levels and feature access, allowing businesses to leverage advanced content creation capabilities and integrated asset management services.Following its acquisition by Optimizely, Inc. in December 2021, NewsCred plans to enhance both companies' marketing lifecycle capabilities. Additionally, NewsCred is strategizing to expand its presence in new geographic markets, with specific focus areas not yet disclosed. This growth initiative aligns with their goal to establish a more dominant position in the content marketing sector.

Who invested in NewsCred

12 investors across 6 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series F

    Jul 11, 2019

    Amount

    $10M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series E

    Sep 2, 2015

    Amount

    $42M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series D

    Jan 23, 2014

    Amount

    $18M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series C

    Mar 12, 2013

    Amount

    $15M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series B

    Oct 31, 2011

    Amount

    $4M

    Investors

    Locked

  6. Series A

    Sep 30, 2010

    Amount

    $0.8M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about NewsCred

Who invested in NewsCred?

NewsCred has 12 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has NewsCred raised?

NewsCred has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did NewsCred last raise money?

NewsCred's most recent round on record is a Series F, in Jul 2019.

What does NewsCred do?

NewsCred is a software company.

Where is NewsCred headquartered?

NewsCred is headquartered in New York, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like NewsCred?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back software companies at NewsCred's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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