VICE Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1994

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 900

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 16

  • Investments
  • 16

VICE Media General Information

Description

Operator of a global media company intended to offer young-focused digital media content. The company publishes youth-focused, information on music, fashion, photo, travel, sports, news and technology via original programming, online video and over-the-top services, enabling users to expand their knowledge with insightful digital content.

Contact Information

Website
www.vice.com
Formerly Known As
Punk Zine
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 49 South 2nd Street
  • Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • United States
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Corporate Office
  • 49 South 2nd Street
  • Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • United States

VICE Media Timeline

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VICE Media Valuation & Funding

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VICE Media Comparisons

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Operator of a global media company intended to offer young-focused digital media content. The company publishes youth-fo
Publishing
Brooklyn, NY
900 As of 2024

Atlanta, GA
 

Chicago, IL
 
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VICE Media Competitors (30)

One of VICE Media’s 30 competitors is Cable News Network, a Failed Transaction (M&A) company based in Atlanta, GA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Cable News Network Failed Transaction (M&A) Atlanta, GA
Silver Chalice Ventures Corporate Backed or Acquired Chicago, IL
Complex (Publishing) Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
Moguldom Media Group Corporation New York, NY
Digital Trends Venture Capital-Backed Portland, OR
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VICE Media Signals

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VICE Media Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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VICE Media Investments & Acquisitions (16)

VICE Media’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with London Alley Entertainment. The deal was made on 19-Mar-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
London Alley Entertainment 19-Mar-2025 Buyout/LBO Media and Information Services (B2B)
Joint Venture (Savage Ventures / VICE Media) 08-May-2024 Joint Venture Other Commercial Services
PLTFRMR 30-Mar-2021 Buyout/LBO Media and Information Services (B2B)
Refinery29 01-Oct-2019 Buyout/LBO Publishing
Woov. 01-Nov-2017 Seed Round Social/Platform Software
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VICE Media Exits (5)

VICE Media’s most recent exit was on 01-Oct-2019 from Refinery29. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Refinery29 01-Oct-2019 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Boiler Room 01-Jul-2016 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Within (Virtual Reality) 16-Jun-2016 Completed
  • 10 buyers
Within (Virtual Reality) 01-Apr-2015 Completed
  • 13 buyers
i-D Magazine 19-Dec-2012 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 2 buyers
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VICE Media Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
PLTFRMR Chicago, IL 2020
London Alley Entertainment Los Angeles, CA 2007
Pulse Films London, United Kingdom 2004
Vice Media (Studio Business) NY

VICE Media FAQs

  • When was VICE Media founded?

    VICE Media was founded in 1994.

  • Where is VICE Media headquartered?

    VICE Media is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

  • What is the size of VICE Media?

    VICE Media has 900 total employees.

  • What industry is VICE Media in?

    VICE Media’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is VICE Media a private or public company?

    VICE Media is a Private company.

  • What is VICE Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for VICE Media is .

  • How much funding has VICE Media raised over time?

    VICE Media has raised $400K.

  • Who are VICE Media’s investors?

    Fortress Investment Group, Monroe Capital, Savage Ventures, and Soros Fund Management have invested in VICE Media.

  • Who are VICE Media’s competitors?

    Cable News Network, Silver Chalice Ventures, Complex (Publishing), Moguldom Media Group, and Digital Trends are some of the 30 competitors of VICE Media.

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