Gay Star News Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 20

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $36.5K

Gay Star News General Information

Description

Provider of online news platform designed to deliver events related to and concerning the global LGBTI community. The company's platform provides a 24-7 rolling global news, entertainment, travel, family and business-related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex without offering analyses or opinions, enabling users to promote LGBTI Pride, post comments, share and like stories to display on online social networks.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly Angel backed
Corporate Office
  • 28/29 Eastcastle Street
  • London W1W 8DH
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Social Content
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 28/29 Eastcastle Street
  • London W1W 8DH
  • England, United Kingdom

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Gay Star News Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 09-Sep-2019 $36.5K Completed Generating Revenue
2. Seed Round 11-Feb-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Equity Crowdfunding 01-May-2012 $92.1K $92.1K Completed Generating Revenue
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Gay Star News Former Investors (1)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Lord Browne Angel (individual) Minority
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Gay Star News FAQs

  • When was Gay Star News founded?

    Gay Star News was founded in 2011.

  • Who is the founder of Gay Star News?

    Tristram Reid-Smith and Scott Nunn are the founders of Gay Star News.

  • Where is Gay Star News headquartered?

    Gay Star News is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Gay Star News?

    Gay Star News has 20 total employees.

  • What industry is Gay Star News in?

    Gay Star News’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Gay Star News a private or public company?

    Gay Star News is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Gay Star News?

    The current valuation of Gay Star News is .

  • What is Gay Star News’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Gay Star News is .

  • How much funding has Gay Star News raised over time?

    Gay Star News has raised $92.1K.

  • Who are Gay Star News’s investors?

    Lord Browne has invested in Gay Star News.

  • When was Gay Star News acquired?

    Gay Star News was acquired on 09-Sep-2019.

  • Who acquired Gay Star News?

    Gay Star News was acquired by Iconic Labs (London).

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