Star Tribune Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1866

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 701

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 1

Star Tribune Media General Information

Description

Publisher of newspapers and provider of internet publishing services and other print and digital products in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area. The company publishes daily and Sunday newspaper in the Twin Cities area with daily circulation in excess of 360,000 and Sunday circulation of approximately 600,000. It's website provides online local news and information and allows advertisers to target special interest audiences in areas such as local lifestyle, social networking and real estate.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Star Tribune Holding
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 650 3rd Avenue South
  • Suite 1300
  • Minneapolis, MN 55488
  • United States
+1 (612)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Information Services (B2C)
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 650 3rd Avenue South
  • Suite 1300
  • Minneapolis, MN 55488
  • United States
+1 (612)

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Star Tribune Media Valuation & Funding

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Star Tribune Media Comparisons

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Publisher of newspapers and provider of internet publishing services and other print and digital products in the Minneap
Publishing
Minneapolis, MN
701 As of 2020

Denver, CO

Omaha, NE
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Star Tribune Media Competitors (8)

One of Star Tribune Media’s 8 competitors is The Denver Post, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Denver, CO.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
The Denver Post Corporate Backed or Acquired Denver, CO
Omaha World-Herald Corporate Backed or Acquired Omaha, NE
Reading Eagle Corporation Reading, PA
The Wall Street Journal Corporation New York, NY
BuzzFeed Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
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Star Tribune Media Signals

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Star Tribune Media Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Star Tribune Media Acquisitions (1)

Star Tribune Media’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with City Pages. The deal was made on 06-May-2015.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
City Pages 06-May-2015 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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Star Tribune Media FAQs

  • When was Star Tribune Media founded?

    Star Tribune Media was founded in 1866.

  • Where is Star Tribune Media headquartered?

    Star Tribune Media is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

  • What is the size of Star Tribune Media?

    Star Tribune Media has 701 total employees.

  • What industry is Star Tribune Media in?

    Star Tribune Media’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Star Tribune Media a private or public company?

    Star Tribune Media is a Private company.

  • What is Star Tribune Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Star Tribune Media is .

  • Who are Star Tribune Media’s investors?

    Avista Healthcare Partners, CIT Group, Credit Suisse, GE Capital, and JCK Legacy are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Star Tribune Media.

  • Who are Star Tribune Media’s competitors?

    The Denver Post, Omaha World-Herald, Reading Eagle, The Wall Street Journal, and BuzzFeed are some of the 8 competitors of Star Tribune Media.

  • When was Star Tribune Media acquired?

    Star Tribune Media was acquired on 30-Jun-2014.

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