Current Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2002

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 1

Current Media General Information

Description

Owner and operator of a television news channel and internet news portal. The company relies on user-generated content for a portion of its broadcast video.

Contact Information

Website
www.nwitv.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 118 King Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94107
  • United States
+1 (415)
Primary Industry
Publishing
Acquirer
Al Jazeera Media Network
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 118 King Street
  • San Francisco, CA 94107
  • United States
+1 (415)

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Current Media Valuation & Funding

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

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Current Media Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Current Media Investments (1)

Current Media’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Current TV for . The deal was made on 04-May-2004.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Current TV 04-May-2004 Buyout/LBO Broadcasting, Radio and Television
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Current Media Exits (1)

Current Media’s most recent exit was on 04-May-2004 from Current TV. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Current TV 04-May-2004 Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Current Media FAQs

  • When was Current Media founded?

    Current Media was founded in 2002.

  • Where is Current Media headquartered?

    Current Media is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

  • What industry is Current Media in?

    Current Media’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Current Media a private or public company?

    Current Media is a Private company.

  • What is Current Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Current Media is .

  • Who are Current Media’s investors?

    Blum Capital Partners, Comcast, and The Yucaipa Companies have invested in Current Media.

  • When was Current Media acquired?

    Current Media was acquired on 02-Jan-2013.

  • Who acquired Current Media?

    Current Media was acquired by Al Jazeera Media Network.

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