Weekly World News Overview
- Year Founded
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1979

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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10

- Latest Deal Type
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Crowdfunding
- Latest Deal Amount
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$55.6K
Weekly World News General Information
Description
Operator of a satirical online news portal and related social media channels intended to publish online and via social media channels and periodic print publications. The company's portal develops and produces films, series, animation, podcasts, metaverse games, and other content based on the company's internet protocol, offers investigative journalism, development discussions, and news articles, provides online stores, consumer products licensing program, print publications, and advertising and promotions as well as gives the option to subscribe for regular updates and in development discussions on other projects including a documentary, several films, podcasts, and other series, enabling readers to stay updated about their surroundings.
Contact Information
Website
www.weeklyworldnews.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 99 Madison Avenue
- Suite 509
- New York, NY 10016
- United States
Corporate Office
- 99 Madison Avenue
- Suite 509
- New York, NY 10016
- United States
Weekly World News Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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3. Product Crowdfunding | 24-Oct-2020 | $55.6K | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
2. Later Stage VC | 14-Aug-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
1. Merger/Acquisition | 10-Jun-2008 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Weekly World News Comparisons
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Financing
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Weekly World News Competitors (3)
One of Weekly World News’s 3 competitors is The Onion, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Chicago, IL.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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The Onion | Formerly PE-Backed | Chicago, IL | ||||
Marvel Entertainment | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY | ||||
Valiant Entertainment | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY |
Weekly World News Signals
Weekly World News FAQs
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When was Weekly World News founded?
Weekly World News was founded in 1979.
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Where is Weekly World News headquartered?
Weekly World News is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Weekly World News?
Weekly World News has 10 total employees.
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What industry is Weekly World News in?
Weekly World News’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Weekly World News a private or public company?
Weekly World News is a Private company.
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What is Weekly World News’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Weekly World News is
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Who are Weekly World News’s competitors?
The Onion, Marvel Entertainment, and Valiant Entertainment are competitors of Weekly World News.
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When was Weekly World News acquired?
Weekly World News was acquired on 24-Oct-2020.
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Who acquired Weekly World News?
Weekly World News was acquired by GP Group Acquisition Limited Partnership.
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