Upworthy Overview
- Year Founded
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2012
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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103
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Investors
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2
Upworthy General Information
Description
Operator of an online social media platform designed with a mission to tell stories that bring people together. The company's online social media platform which provides media information enables its clients to know important issues and stories which helps them to connect with each other.
Contact Information
Website
www.upworthy.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 357 Flatbush Avenue
- Unit 3L
- Brooklyn, NY 11238
- United States
Corporate Office
- 357 Flatbush Avenue
- Unit 3L
- Brooklyn, NY 11238
- United States
Upworthy Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 13-Apr-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series A1) | 07-Mar-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 17-Sep-2013 | $12M | $16M | Completed | Startup | |
| 1. Seed Round | 16-Oct-2012 | $4M | $4M | Completed | Startup |
Upworthy Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A1 | ||||||||
| Series A |
Upworthy Comparisons
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Upworthy Competitors (24)
One of Upworthy’s 24 competitors is Mic Network, a Formerly VC-backed company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mic Network | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Venture Capital-Backed | Palo Alto, CA | |||||
| Fast Company | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY | ||||
| HuffingtonPost Italia | Private Equity-Backed | Rome, Italy | ||||
| Newser | Private Equity-Backed | Miami, FL |
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Upworthy Former Investors (11)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Catamount Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Flight Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Initialized Capital Management | Venture Capital | Minority |
Upworthy FAQs
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When was Upworthy founded?
Upworthy was founded in 2012.
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Where is Upworthy headquartered?
Upworthy is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.
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What is the size of Upworthy?
Upworthy has 103 total employees.
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What industry is Upworthy in?
Upworthy’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Upworthy a private or public company?
Upworthy is a Private company.
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What is Upworthy’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Upworthy is .
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How much funding has Upworthy raised over time?
Upworthy has raised $30M.
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Who are Upworthy’s investors?
, , Catamount Ventures, Flight Ventures, and Initialized Capital Management are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in Upworthy.
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Who are Upworthy’s competitors?
Mic Network, Flipboard, Fast Company, HuffingtonPost Italia, and Newser are some of the 24 competitors of Upworthy.
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When was Upworthy acquired?
Upworthy was acquired on 13-Apr-2017.
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Who acquired Upworthy?
Upworthy was acquired by Good (Media and Information Services).
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