Complex (Publishing) Overview
- Year Founded
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2002
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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444
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$109M
Complex (Publishing) General Information
Description
Operator of an entertainment news portal intended to build valuable relationships with the audiences who live in it. The company's portal creates and distributes original programming with premium distributors, enabling readers to get various contents that range across music, movies, sports, video games, fashion and food.
Contact Information
Website
www.complex.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 229 West 43rd Street
- 10th floor
- New York, NY 10036
- United States
Corporate Office
- 229 West 43rd Street
- 10th floor
- New York, NY 10036
- United States
Complex (Publishing) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Merger/Acquisition | 21-Feb-2024 | $109M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 6. Merger/Acquisition | 03-Dec-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Merger/Acquisition | 05-Jul-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 22-Sep-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 23-Sep-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Later Stage VC (Series A1) | 29-Apr-2010 | $1.71M | $14.5M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Later Stage VC | 07-Dec-2009 | $12.8M | $12.8M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Complex (Publishing) Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A2 | ||||||||
| Series A1 | 1,028,196 | $0.001000 | $1.67 | $1.67 | 1x | $1.46 | 8.98% | |
| Series A | 3,000,000 | $0.001000 | $1.67 | $1.67 | 1x | $1.46 | 26.2% |
Complex (Publishing) Comparisons
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Complex (Publishing) Competitors (26)
One of Complex (Publishing)’s 26 competitors is Refinery29, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinery29 | Formerly PE-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Uproxx Media Group | Formerly VC-backed | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
| PureWow | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Paste Media Group | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Decatur, GA | ||||
| VICE Media | Private Equity-Backed | Brooklyn, NY |
Complex (Publishing) Signals
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Complex (Publishing) Former Investors (10)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accel | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Austin Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| BuzzFeed | Corporation | Majority | ||
| Hearst Communications | Corporation | Majority | ||
| Iconix Brand Group | PE-Backed Company | Minority |
Complex (Publishing) Acquisitions (5)
Complex (Publishing)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Family Style Food Festival. The deal was made on 30-May-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Style Food Festival | 30-May-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Idea Generation | 06-Mar-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Collider.com | 23-Jan-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Sole Collector | 14-Mar-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | Social Content | ||
| SuperGlued | 06-Mar-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Software |
Complex (Publishing) Subsidiaries (2)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Style Food Festival | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Vernon, CA | 2019 |
| Idea Generation | Media and Information Services (B2B) | New York, NY |
Complex (Publishing) FAQs
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When was Complex (Publishing) founded?
Complex (Publishing) was founded in 2002.
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Where is Complex (Publishing) headquartered?
Complex (Publishing) is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Complex (Publishing)?
Complex (Publishing) has 444 total employees.
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What industry is Complex (Publishing) in?
Complex (Publishing)’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Complex (Publishing) a private or public company?
Complex (Publishing) is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Complex (Publishing)?
The current valuation of Complex (Publishing) is .
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What is Complex (Publishing)’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Complex (Publishing) is .
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How much funding has Complex (Publishing) raised over time?
Complex (Publishing) has raised $60.5M.
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Who are Complex (Publishing)’s investors?
Accel, Austin Ventures, BuzzFeed, Hearst Communications, and Iconix Brand Group are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Complex (Publishing).
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Who are Complex (Publishing)’s competitors?
Refinery29, Uproxx Media Group, PureWow, Paste Media Group, and VICE Media are some of the 26 competitors of Complex (Publishing).
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When was Complex (Publishing) acquired?
Complex (Publishing) was acquired on 21-Feb-2024.
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Who acquired Complex (Publishing)?
Complex (Publishing) was acquired by NTWRK.
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