VentureBeat
2006
FOUNDED
PRIVATE
STATUS
21-30
EMPLOYEES
Conv. Debt
LATEST DEAL TYPE
$560K
LATEST DEAL AMOUNT
18
INVESTORS
Description
Operator of an online innovation and technology news website intended to publish news, analysis, long-form features, interviews and videos. The company's online innovation and technology news website provides a source for news related to software, Internet, mobile and green-technology industries and offers an overview of technology trends, from social media to mobile, clean technology, games and computer chips, enabling individuals and companies to get news updates.
Website
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Publishing
Social Content
Primary Office
- 22 Battery Street
- Suite 320
- San Francisco, CA 94111
- United States
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VentureBeat Valuation and Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Convertible Debt | 28-Sep-2016 | $560K | 00.000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series C1) | 08-Oct-2015 | 00.000 | 00.000 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C1) | 07-Aug-2014 | 00.000 | 00.000 | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 23-Mar-2009 | 00000 | 00000 | 00.00 | Completed | Startup |
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 28-Jan-2008 | $360K | $360K | Completed | Startup | |
| 1. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
VentureBeat Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price |
% Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C3 | 000,000 | 00.000000 | 00 | 00.0 | 00.0 | 00 | 00.0 | |
| Series C2 | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | |
| Series C1 | 00,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 00.000 |
| Series B | 3,967,720 | $0.000005 | 8% | $0.1 | $0.1 | 1x | $0.1 | 6.36% |
| Series A | 3,494,420 | $0.000005 | 8% | $0.09 | $0.09 | 1x | $0.09 | 5.6% |
VentureBeat Competitors (27)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Insider | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | 000 | 000.00 | 000000&0 | 000.00 |
| 00000 0000 | Venture Capital-Backed | Arlington, VA | 000 | 0000 | 00000000000 | 0000 |
| 000000 00000 | Private Equity-Backed | Los Angeles, CA | 00 | 00000 | 0000000 0000 | 00000 |
| 000 0000 000000 00 | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Monmouth Junction, NJ | 000000&0 | |||
| 000 | Venture Capital-Backed | Singapore, Singapore | 00 | 00.00 | 00000000000 | 00.00 |
VentureBeat Investments & Acquisitions (4)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000000000 | 10-Sep-2013 | 00000 0000000 | Database Software | 0000000 000000 | |
| 000000 00000 | 13-Jan-2012 | 000000000000000000 | Other Business Products and Services | ||
| 000000000000000000 | 22-Sep-2009 | 000000000000000000 | Information Services (B2C) | ||
| Business Connect China | Early Stage VC | Consulting Services (B2B) |
VentureBeat Exits (1)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 0000000 0 | 00000 00000 00 | Completed |
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VentureBeat Investors (18)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambition.vc | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Foley Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Crosslink Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Formation 8 | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| KDDI Ventures Program | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
VentureBeat Executive Team (16)
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| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaise Zerega | VentureBeat | Editor in Chief & Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Matthew Marshall Ph.D | VentureBeat | Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 000 0000 |
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