Recount Media
Latest round
- Series B
Last raised
- May 2021
Total raised
- $41M
Investors
- 11
About Recount Media
Founded in 2019 and based in New York, US, Recount Media, Inc. operates The Recount, a digital journalism platform that broadcasts short-form videos covering political news. The company was founded by its CEO John Battelle and John Heilemann. In 2020, the company launched a podcast slate with iHeartMedia and in May 2021, Recount Media, Inc. Recount Media provides journalism in a short-form video format for 5 minutes or less. The company’s show, the daily recount, is a daily recap that remixes television news to tell users the stories covering politics and, video product, Recount wire provides a string of short clips featuring news of the day. The platform allows users to share videos from the website to social media platforms and is also available as a mobile app. As of 2021, the company has more than 40 employees and generates revenue by licensing its content, as well as ad revenue splits with distribution partners and sponsorships. Recount Media, Inc. plans to expand its product suite and widen its editorial coverage to more topics outside of politics.
Who invested in Recount Media
11 investors across 3 rounds
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Who invested in Recount Media?
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How much funding has Recount Media raised?
Recount Media has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Recount Media last raise money?
Recount Media's most recent round on record is a Series B, in May 2021.
What does Recount Media do?
Founded in 2019 and based in New York, US, Recount Media, Inc.
Where is Recount Media headquartered?
Recount Media is headquartered in New York, US.
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