Tortoise (Publishing) Overview
- Year Founded
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2017
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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148
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$36.2M
- Investors
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6
Tortoise (Publishing) General Information
Description
Publisher of news intended to provide accurate information. The company's forum for civilized disagreement allows members and partners to participate in a live, unscripted conversation in the newsroom, enabling members and subscribers to access ad-free media content.
Contact Information
Website
www.tortoisemedia.comCorporate Office
- The Harley Building
- 77-79 New Cavendish Street
- London W1W 6XB
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- The Harley Building
- 77-79 New Cavendish Street
- London W1W 6XB
- England, United Kingdom
Tortoise (Publishing) Timeline
Tortoise (Publishing) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Later Stage VC | 22-Apr-2025 | $36.2M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 25-Nov-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC | 14-May-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Seed Round | 19-Nov-2018 | $7.56M | $7.56M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Product Crowdfunding | 16-Nov-2018 | $698K | Completed | Product In Beta Test |
Tortoise (Publishing) Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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| Growth Shares | ||||||||
| Ordinary | 142,759 | $0.000013 | $16.28 | $16.28 | 1x | $16.28 | 1.99% | |
| Series Seed | 688,311 | $0.000013 | $16.28 | $16.28 | 1x | $16.28 | 9.59% |
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Tortoise (Publishing) Investors (6)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Woodbridge Investments (Canada) | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Lansdowne Partners | Asset Manager | Minority | ||
| Standard Investments | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Phoenix Court | Venture Capital | Minority |
Tortoise (Publishing) Acquisitions (1)
Tortoise (Publishing)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with The Observer. The deal was made on 22-Apr-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Observer | 22-Apr-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Tortoise (Publishing) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Observer | London, United Kingdom | 2017 |
Tortoise (Publishing) FAQs
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When was Tortoise (Publishing) founded?
Tortoise (Publishing) was founded in 2017.
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Where is Tortoise (Publishing) headquartered?
Tortoise (Publishing) is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Tortoise (Publishing)?
Tortoise (Publishing) has 148 total employees.
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What industry is Tortoise (Publishing) in?
Tortoise (Publishing)’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Tortoise (Publishing) a private or public company?
Tortoise (Publishing) is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Tortoise (Publishing)?
The current valuation of Tortoise (Publishing) is .
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What is Tortoise (Publishing)’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Tortoise (Publishing) is .
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How much funding has Tortoise (Publishing) raised over time?
Tortoise (Publishing) has raised $63.8M.
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Who are Tortoise (Publishing)’s investors?
The Guardian, Woodbridge Investments (Canada), Lansdowne Partners, Standard Investments, and Phoenix Court are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Tortoise (Publishing).
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