# TNL Mediagene

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/tnl-mediagene

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan - China
- Website: www.thenewslens.com
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series D (Jul 30, 2020)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

TNL Mediagene, through its platform The News Lens, delivers insightful news and commentary, focusing on Asia-Pacific current affairs, social issues, and cultural topics while engaging a diverse audience with quality journalism.Founded in 2013, TNL Mediagene is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The company operates as a digital media provider that specializes in news and commentary. Founders Joey Chung and Mario Yang have previous entrepreneurial experience, contributing to the firm’s vision. In July 2020, TNL raised USD 8.000 mn in Series D funding from Palm Drive Capital, marking the total amount raised to USD 8.000 mn across 5 deals.TNL The News Lens is a digital media company that offers a platform for news and commentary, primarily focusing on current affairs, social issues, and cultural topics within the Asia-Pacific region. The company provides a variety of content including articles, videos, and podcasts that aim to engage a diverse audience interested in in-depth analysis and discussions on global and local events. Their core offerings include news coverage on politics, economics, environment, and social justice, alongside commentaries that reflect various viewpoints. TNL serves a wide range of readers, including students, professionals, and general audiences who seek well-researched and insightful content. The platform operates primarily in markets such as Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Japan, targeting an audience that values quality journalism in the digital age.TNL The News Lens generates revenue through a combination of advertising, subscriptions, and partnerships. The company's transactions typically involve advertising placements on their digital platform, where businesses can promote their products or services to a targeted audience. Additionally, they may offer premium content to subscribers who pay a fee for exclusive articles and features. Partnerships with other media outlets or organizations also play a significant role in their revenue model, allowing for collaborative projects and sponsored content. Specific pricing structures for subscription plans or advertising rates are not disclosed, and the company likely tailors its offerings based on the needs of its clients and the market dynamics.In July 2020, The News Lens raised USD 8.000 mn in Series D funding from Palm Drive Capital. The company plans to utilize this funding to facilitate its expansion into international markets, although specific target regions have not been disclosed. The firm is focused on developing new products and enhancing its offerings to better serve its audience, aligning with its strategy for growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Jul 30, 2020, $8M — Palm Drive Capital
- Series C, Jun 20, 2018, $3M — Walden Catalyst, Hazel Capital, North Base Media, Dorcas Investments
- Series B, Mar 23, 2017, $2M — Walden Catalyst, AngelVest, North Base Media, Trinity Investment Management, Wiskey Capital, Dorcas Investments
- Series A, May 26, 2015, $1M — 500 Global, North Base Media

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Series A
- North Base Media (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-base-media) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Walden Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/walden-catalyst) — Series B, Series C
- AngelVest — Series B
- Trinity Investment Management — Series B
- Wiskey Capital — Series B
- Dorcas Investments — Series B, Series C
- Hazel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hazel-capital) — Series C
- Palm Drive Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/palm-drive-capital) — Series D