Digg
2004
FOUNDED
M&A
STATUS
91-100
EMPLOYEES
M&A
LATEST DEAL TYPE
Description
Provider of a news aggregator platform designed to curate a relevant and compelling mix of technology, sports, entertainment, humor and political content. The company's platform offers an editorially driven front page, aiming to select stories related to science, politics, and viral internet issues, enabling users to find, read, and share the most interesting and talked about stories on the internet.
Website
Formerly Known As
News.me
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Social Content
Social/Platform Software
Parent Company
BuySellAds
Primary Office
- 50 Eldridge Street
- New York, NY 10002
- United States
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Digg Valuation and Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Merger/Acquisition | 25-Apr-2018 | 000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 13-Sep-2016 | 000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 5. Restart - Later VC (Series A) | 13-Nov-2015 | 000 | 000 | Completed | Restart | |
| 4. Buyout/LBO | 12-Jul-2012 | 00000 | 0000 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 24-Sep-2008 | 000.00 | 0000 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 15-Dec-2006 | $8.55M | $11.3M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 19-Oct-2005 | $2.74M | $2.74M | Completed | Product Development |
Digg Competitors (20)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Capital-Backed | Palo Alto, CA | 000 | 00000 | 00000000000 | 00000 | |
| 0000000000 00000 | Venture Capital-Backed | New Delhi, India | 000 | 00.000 | 00000000000 | 00.000 |
| 000000000' | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | 00 | 000.00 | 0000000000 0 | 000.00 |
| 00000000 | Formerly VC-backed | Berkeley, CA | 000 | 000 | 000000&0 | 000 |
| 000 (00000 0000000 | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | 000 | 000.00 | 000000&0 | 000.00 |
Digg Acquisitions (1)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 0000000 | 16-Oct-2009 | 000000000000000000 | Application Software |
Digg Exits (1)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 0000000 | 16-Oct-2009 | 000000000000000000 | Completed |
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Digg Former Investors (21)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Avery | Angel (individual) | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Andreessen Horowitz | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Betaworks | Other | Majority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| DG Incubation | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Floodgate Fund | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Digg Executive Team (8)
2 Former Executives
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| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McLaughlin JD | Self | Executive Chairman | 000 0000 | |
| Joshua Auerbach | Self | Board Member & Interim Chief Executive Officer | 000 0000 |
3 Former Board Members
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