# Vox Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vox-media

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Washington, US
- Website: www.voxmedia.com
- Total disclosed funding: $123M
- Latest round: Series F (Nov 24, 2014)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Vox Media LLC, based in the US, operates as a digital media company that creates and distributes compelling content across various platforms, engaging audiences through its array of editorial brands.Founded in 2011 in Washington, US, Vox Media LLC specializes in digital media services. The company has undergone strategic changes, including the notable spin-off of NowThisNews in April 2023, retaining a minority stake in the independent entity. The company was co-founded by Bedanta Nath, Jeff Nusser, Jeff Sharon, Jon Woods, Preet Bharara, and Rob Usry, with Jim Bankoff serving as CEO. The company has completed a total of 13 deals, with the latest funding round in April 2023 amounting to USD 100.00 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 100.00 mn and the current valuation to USD 500.00 mn.Vox Media delivers a diverse array of digital media services and products focused on content creation and audience engagement. The company operates a portfolio of renowned editorial brands, including Vox, New York Magazine, The Verge, and Eater, which produce high-quality stories across various platforms, including digital, podcasts, streaming, live events, and print. These offerings aim to inform and engage audiences while setting trends on contemporary cultural topics. Vox Media's advertising solutions, particularly through its Concert marketplace, enable targeted advertising, providing data-driven insights for businesses looking to connect with consumers.Vox Media generates revenue through a multi-faceted approach that includes advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships across its extensive media network. The company’s Concert advertising marketplace facilitates B2B transactions, allowing brands to access premium advertising opportunities tailored to specific audience segments. This marketplace supports partnerships with advertisers seeking to leverage Vox Media's extensive reach, which includes hundreds of millions of monthly users across various platforms. Additionally, Vox Media's podcast network, one of the largest collections of premium podcasts, contributes to its revenue through sponsorships and advertising integrated into episodes, along with direct sales of event tickets and custom activations.Vox Media's future growth strategy includes the development of new products and enhancements to existing services. In April 2023, the company spun off NowThisNews, which signifies a strategic focus on refining its core offerings while maintaining a stake in emerging content platforms. The recent funding of USD 100.00 mn will likely be allocated to support innovation in content creation and enhancing audience engagement. The company may also look to expand into new geographic regions, targeting markets that align with its digital media strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Nov 24, 2014, $45M — General Atlantic
- Series E, Nov 20, 2013, $3.6M — Accel, Comcast Ventures, Khosla Ventures
- Series E, Sep 27, 2013, $34M — Accel, Comcast Ventures, Khosla Ventures
- Series D, Feb 27, 2012, $17M — Accel, Comcast Ventures
- Series C, Oct 26, 2010, $11M — Accel, Comcast Ventures, Khosla Ventures
- Series B, Jul 2, 2009, $8M — Accel, Comcast Ventures, Allen & Company
- Series A, Jul 25, 2008, $4.5M — Accel, Allen & Company

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Allen & Company — Series A, Series B
- Comcast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/comcast-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series C, Series E
- General Atlantic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-atlantic) — Series F