Rappler Overview
- Year Founded
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2011

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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195

- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Investors
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7
Rappler General Information
Description
Operator of a social news platform intended to offer stories to inspire community engagement and digitally fueled actions for social change. The company's platform publishes social news stories and also analyzes the reader's reactions through its tool mood meter, enabling readers to be updated regarding everything going around them.
Contact Information
Website
www.rappler.comCorporate Office
- Unit B, 3/F, North Wing Estancia Offices
- Capitol Commons, Ortigas Center
- Pasig, 1605
- Philippines
Corporate Office
- Unit B, 3/F, North Wing Estancia Offices
- Capitol Commons, Ortigas Center
- Pasig, 1605
- Philippines
Rappler Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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5. Secondary Transaction - Private | 05-Apr-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
4. Equity Crowdfunding | 16-Oct-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
3. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 04-Nov-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
2. Seed Round | 01-May-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
1. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
Rappler Comparisons
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Rappler Competitors (2)
One of Rappler’s 2 competitors is Forbes, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Jersey City, NJ.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Forbes | Private Equity-Backed | Jersey City, NJ | ||||
BuzzFeed | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY |
Rappler Signals
Rappler Investors (7)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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MRC Allied | Corporation | Minority | ||
Benjamin So | Angel (individual) | Minority | ||
Media Development Investment Fund | Not-For-Profit Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Nix Nolledo | Angel (individual) | Minority | ||
North Base Media | Venture Capital | Minority |
Rappler FAQs
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When was Rappler founded?
Rappler was founded in 2011.
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Where is Rappler headquartered?
Rappler is headquartered in Pasig, Philippines.
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What is the size of Rappler?
Rappler has 195 total employees.
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What industry is Rappler in?
Rappler’s primary industry is Publishing.
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Is Rappler a private or public company?
Rappler is a Private company.
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What is Rappler’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Rappler is
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How much funding has Rappler raised over time?
Rappler has raised $4.14K.
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Who are Rappler’s investors?
MRC Allied, Benjamin So, Media Development Investment Fund, Nix Nolledo, and North Base Media are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Rappler.
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Who are Rappler’s competitors?
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