HuffPost Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2005

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 350

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

HuffPost General Information

Description

Operator of an online media network created to provide information and news content. The company's network offers both localized and international information related to various socio-economic, cultural, political, lifestyle, entertainment and other matters supported with photos and videos, enabling viewers to gain information on the latest news worldwide.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 229 West 43rd Street
  • 10th Floor
  • New York, NY 10036
  • United States
Primary Industry
Publishing
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 229 West 43rd Street
  • 10th Floor
  • New York, NY 10036
  • United States

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HuffPost Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 19-Nov-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Merger/Acquisition 19-Oct-2019 Cancelled Generating Revenue
6. Merger/Acquisition 07-Mar-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 01-Oct-2008 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 26-Sep-2007 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 04-Aug-2006 $5M $7M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Seed Round 01-May-2005 $2M $2M Completed Startup
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HuffPost Comparisons

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Last
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Operator of an online media network created to provide information and news content. The company's network offers both l
Publishing
New York, NY
350 As of 2021

New York, NY
 

Chicago, IL
 
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HuffPost Competitors (62)

One of HuffPost’s 62 competitors is New York Media, a Private Equity-Backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
New York Media Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
Sun Times Media Group Corporate Backed or Acquired Chicago, IL
Telegraph Media Group Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Post Bulletin Corporate Backed or Acquired Rochester, MN
Business Insider India Corporation New Delhi, India
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HuffPost Signals

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HuffPost Former Investors (8)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Greycroft Venture Capital Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
Lerer Hippeau Venture Capital Minority
Oak Investment Partners Venture Capital Minority
RRE Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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HuffPost Investments & Acquisitions (10)

HuffPost’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with HuffPost Australia. The deal was made on 22-Sep-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
HuffPost Australia 22-Sep-2017 Joint Venture Publishing
Ecofabulous 01-Jan-2016 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
Adventure Bucket List 13-Jun-2014 Accelerator/Incubator Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
HuffingtonPost Italia 27-Sep-2012 Joint Venture Publishing
Le Huffington Post 11-Oct-2011 Joint Venture Publishing
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HuffPost FAQs

  • When was HuffPost founded?

    HuffPost was founded in 2005.

  • Where is HuffPost headquartered?

    HuffPost is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of HuffPost?

    HuffPost has 350 total employees.

  • What industry is HuffPost in?

    HuffPost’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is HuffPost a private or public company?

    HuffPost is a Private company.

  • What is HuffPost’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for HuffPost is .

  • How much funding has HuffPost raised over time?

    HuffPost has raised $37M.

  • Who are HuffPost’s investors?

    Greycroft, , Lerer Hippeau, Oak Investment Partners, and RRE Ventures are 5 of 8 investors who have invested in HuffPost.

  • Who are HuffPost’s competitors?

    New York Media, Sun Times Media Group, Telegraph Media Group, Post Bulletin, and Business Insider India are some of the 62 competitors of HuffPost.

  • When was HuffPost acquired?

    HuffPost was acquired on 19-Nov-2020.

  • Who acquired HuffPost?

    HuffPost was acquired by BuzzFeed.

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