The Advocate Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1925

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 3

The Advocate General Information

Description

Operator of the news-based platform based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company's newspaper includes information about sports, entertainment, jobs and recent news, enabling readers to access a wide range of information within a single newspaper.

Contact Information

Website
www.theadvocate.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 10705 Rieger Road
  • Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • United States
+1 (225)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 10705 Rieger Road
  • Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • United States
+1 (225)

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The Advocate Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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The Advocate Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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The Advocate Acquisitions (3)

The Advocate’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Nola Media Group. The deal was made on 02-May-2019.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Nola Media Group 02-May-2019 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
Gambit (Newspaper) 09-Apr-2018 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
The St. Tammany Farmer 16-Mar-2017 Merger/Acquisition Publishing
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The Advocate FAQs

  • When was The Advocate founded?

    The Advocate was founded in 1925.

  • Where is The Advocate headquartered?

    The Advocate is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

  • What industry is The Advocate in?

    The Advocate’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is The Advocate a private or public company?

    The Advocate is a Private company.

  • What is The Advocate’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for The Advocate is .

  • Who are The Advocate’s investors?

    Hearst Communications has invested in The Advocate.

  • When was The Advocate acquired?

    The Advocate was acquired on 07-May-2013.

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