Keith Murdoch Overview
- Investor Type
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Angel
- Investments
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4
- Portfolio
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1
- Exits
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4
Keith Murdoch General Information
Description
Mr. Keith Murdoch is an Angel Investor. Mr. Murdoch served as Chairman at News Corp. He is an Angel Investor. He controls a media empire that includes cable channel Fox News, The Times of London, and The Wall Street Journal. He has been Executive Chairman of News Corp since 2013 when News Corporation separated into two distinct, publicly traded companies, News Corp and 21st Century Fox. He was Executive Chairman of 21st Century Fox from 2015 until the closing of the merger of 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company in March 2019.
Business Details
Primary Investor Type
Corporate Office
- New York, NY
- United States
Keith Murdoch Investments (4)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 18-May-2021 | Angel (individual) | Entertainment Software | Generating Revenue | ||
| Cyngn | 23-Mar-2015 | Road | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |||
| Theranos | 04-Feb-2014 | Later Stage VC | Medical Supplies | Bankruptcy: Liquidation | ||
| Baazee.com | 05-May-2000 | Later Stage VC | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue |
Keith Murdoch Exits (4)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyngn | 11-Dec-2023 | Public Investment 2nd Offering | |
| Cyngn | 20-Oct-2021 | ||
| Theranos | 27-Mar-2017 | Secondary Transaction - Private | |
| Baazee.com | 23-Jun-2004 | Merger/Acquisition |
Keith Murdoch Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Keith Murdoch FAQs
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Who is Keith Murdoch?
Keith Murdoch is an angel Investor who has made 4 investments.
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What kind of investor is Keith Murdoch?
Keith Murdoch is an angel investor.
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What does Keith Murdoch do?
As an angel investor, Keith Murdoch invests personal money into promising companies, typically in exchange for equity.
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How many board seats does Keith Murdoch hold?
Keith Murdoch holds a board seat in Fox.
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What has Keith Murdoch invested in?
Keith Murdoch has made numerous investments in companies like FanDuel, Cyngn, and Theranos within the Entertainment Software, Road, and Medical Supplies industries.
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What has Keith Murdoch invested in recently?
Keith Murdoch's latest investment was on 18-May-2021 in FanDuel, a company within the Entertainment Software industry.
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