MediaNews Group Overview
- Year Founded
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1985

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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10,001

- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Financing Rounds
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16
- Investments
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38
MediaNews Group General Information
Description
Operator of a daily and non-daily newspaper chain based in Denver, Colorado. The company provides local as well as multi-platform news and information through newspapers, websites and mobile applications, helping its readers stay updated with daily happenings and current affairs.
Contact Information
Website
www.medianewsgroup.comCorporate Office
- 5990 North Washington Street
- Denver, CO 80216
- United States
Corporate Office
- 5990 North Washington Street
- Denver, CO 80216
- United States
MediaNews Group Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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MediaNews Group Comparisons
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MediaNews Group Competitors (27)
One of MediaNews Group’s 27 competitors is The Independent, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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The Independent | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
American City Business Journals | Private Equity-Backed | Charlotte, NC | ||||
Newsday | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Melville, NY | ||||
Omaha World-Herald | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Omaha, NE | ||||
The Wall Street Journal | Corporation | New York, NY |
MediaNews Group Patents
MediaNews Group Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-D397980-S | Running board | Inactive | 30-Sep-1997 |
MediaNews Group Signals
MediaNews Group Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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MediaNews Group Investments & Acquisitions (38)
MediaNews Group’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Republican Herald. The deal was made on 27-Sep-2023.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Republican Herald | 27-Sep-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Publishing | ||
The Citizen's Voice | 27-Sep-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Publishing | ||
The Standard-Speaker | 27-Sep-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Publishing | ||
The Times Tribune | 31-Aug-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Publishing | ||
The San Diego Union-Tribune | 10-Jul-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Publishing |
MediaNews Group Exits (12)
MediaNews Group’s most recent exit was on 28-Apr-2014 from Wanderful Media. The exit was categorized as with 12 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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Wanderful Media | 28-Apr-2014 | Completed |
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Wanderful Media | 21-May-2013 | Completed |
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Wanderful Media | 25-Sep-2012 | Completed |
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Kaango | 15-Nov-2007 | Completed |
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Public Opinion | 01-Jan-2005 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Affiliates
Subsidiaries (15)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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The Times Tribune | Scranton, PA | 2021 | |
The Standard-Speaker | Hazleton, PA | 2007 | |
Santa Cruz Sentinel | Santa Cruz, CA | 1982 | |
The Citizen's Voice | Wilkes Barre, PA | 1978 | |
CareerSite | Oak Park, IL | 1970 |
MediaNews Group FAQs
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When was MediaNews Group founded?
MediaNews Group was founded in 1985.
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Where is MediaNews Group headquartered?
MediaNews Group is headquartered in Denver, CO.
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What is the size of MediaNews Group?
MediaNews Group has 10,001 total employees.
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What industry is MediaNews Group in?
MediaNews Group’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is MediaNews Group a private or public company?
MediaNews Group is a Private company.
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What is MediaNews Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for MediaNews Group is
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How much funding has MediaNews Group raised over time?
MediaNews Group has raised $226M.
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Who are MediaNews Group’s investors?
Alden Global Capital has invested in MediaNews Group.
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Who are MediaNews Group’s competitors?
The Independent, American City Business Journals, Newsday, Omaha World-Herald, and The Wall Street Journal are some of the 27 competitors of MediaNews Group.
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