Pitchfork Media Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1995

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

Pitchfork Media General Information

Description

Publisher of reviews and news based out of Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in offering reviews. news articles, interviews, photos, news releases, tours, audio and video albums, and other related content focusing on music albums and tracks, thereby enabling its customers to be provided with expansive daily coverage of indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop, metal, and experimental music.

Contact Information

Website
www.pitchfork.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 3317 West Fullerton Avenue
  • Chicago, IL 60647
  • United States
Primary Industry
Publishing
Other Industries
Information Services (B2C)
Parent Company
GQ
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 3317 West Fullerton Avenue
  • Chicago, IL 60647
  • United States

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Pitchfork Media Valuation & Funding

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Pitchfork Media Comparisons

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Publisher of reviews and news based out of Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in offering reviews. news articles
Publishing
Chicago, IL

Los Angeles, CA

New York, NY
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Pitchfork Media Competitors (4)

One of Pitchfork Media’s 4 competitors is Spin Media, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Los Angeles, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Spin Media Private Equity-Backed Los Angeles, CA
Rolling Stone (Publishing) Formerly PE-Backed New York, NY
Paste Media Group Corporate Backed or Acquired Decatur, GA
BuzzFeed Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
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Pitchfork Media Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Pitchfork Media FAQs

  • When was Pitchfork Media founded?

    Pitchfork Media was founded in 1995.

  • Where is Pitchfork Media headquartered?

    Pitchfork Media is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

  • What industry is Pitchfork Media in?

    Pitchfork Media’s primary industry is Publishing.

  • Is Pitchfork Media a private or public company?

    Pitchfork Media is a Private company.

  • What is Pitchfork Media’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Pitchfork Media is .

  • Who are Pitchfork Media’s investors?

    Condé Nast has invested in Pitchfork Media.

  • Who are Pitchfork Media’s competitors?

    Spin Media, Rolling Stone (Publishing), Paste Media Group, and BuzzFeed are competitors of Pitchfork Media.

  • When was Pitchfork Media acquired?

    Pitchfork Media was acquired on 18-Jan-2024.

  • Who acquired Pitchfork Media?

    Pitchfork Media was acquired by GQ.

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