Best Internet First Media Companies in Australia
The 190 best Internet First Media companies in Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Wolf Minerals.
When you're mapping the best Internet First Media companies in Australia by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum, the picture that emerges is genuinely interesting. Our directory tracks 190 companies carrying a combined $484M in disclosed funding, and that pool tells you something real about where capital has been placing its bets. Median app-install growth across 4,682 media and online-media apps is running at +12% YoY, which means the curve is bending upward even before you factor in the structural tailwinds: programmatic buying, OTT video, and a consumer base that's made mobile-first habits permanent. So the prize is already substantial, and it's still growing.
The funding distribution is lopsided in the way early markets tend to be. Wolf Minerals sits at $452M, which pulls the aggregate hard, while Gamurs ($17M) and Forever Network ($6M) represent the more typical venture-scale bets on digital-native content and community. I find the long tail of smaller raises the more revealing signal, honestly, because it shows founders still betting on niche audiences at scale. Demand drivers like pre-bid avoidance and on-demand content are opening real monetisation lanes, and rising coverage of audio editor, playback engine and mindfulness verticals hints at where the next cohort of funded companies is forming. Most active investors include Artesian, BlueChilli and Aura Group, all names worth watching if you're tracking where conviction is concentrating.
- Galal & Karawi Management Consulting
Ranked: Best Internet First Media companies in Australia
| # | Company | Stage | Disclosed funding | Last round | Founder | Employees | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthill Magazine Online publisher of articles for entrepreneurs, business builders, and innovators | Unfunded | — | — | — | 3,315 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — |
| 2 | AnyAuto Online magazine for auto enthusiasts | Unfunded | — | — | Rob Fraser Founder | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+20 | — |
| 3 | ARN Online platform publishing content focusing on the IT industry | Unfunded | — | — | Bauer's Kendall CEO | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | 1 launch · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 4 | Ausgolf Online platform for content around golf | Unfunded | — | — | Selwyn Berg Founder | — | PHPBootstrapApache HTTP Server+9 | — |
| 5 | Australian Financial News Online platform offering news on finance | Unfunded | — | — | — | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — |
| 6 | Australian Food News Digital news publication which focuses on the food industry | Unfunded | — | — | Joe Lederman Founder | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — |
| 7 | Australian Harness Racing Online content platform which provides updates about harness racing | Unfunded | — | — | — | — | Mura CMSCFMLSalesforce+23 | — |
| 8 | Australian Leisure Media Online platform offering multi-category news | Unfunded | — | — | — | — | ExpressionEngineAlgoliaPHP+20 | — |
Top 12 Internet First Media companies in Australia
#1
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2002 · 6 employees$2.8Mraised▾
Provider of breaking news and current events from around the world. It delivers up-to-date coverage on a variety of topics. These topics include international politics, crime, military conflicts, and economic developments. The platform also features sections dedicated to entertainment, weather, and human rights.
- Jul 2025Seed$2.8M
- 2021Seed—
#2
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2007$452.2Mraised▾
Provider of business, tech, and review articles on various topics. The website features articles on e-commerce, ERP systems, ASIC compliance, and digital printing. It also includes content on industrial dust control, childcare costs, and portable buildings. Additionally, the site offers articles about storage solutions, cargo barriers, gift card safety, and heat press machines.
- Aug 2018Conventional Debt$90.6M
- Oct 2017Post IPO$13.2M
- Mar 2014Unattributed$183M
- Mar 2014Post IPO$165.4M
#3
Series A · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2015 · 17 employees$6Mraised▾
Provider of online sports media for basketball. It provides users with content related to sports for social media. It monetizes through advertising, content marketing, and e-commerce store.
- Mar 2024Series A$6M
- Aug 2015Grant (prize money)—
#4
Series A · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2014 · 500 employees$17Mraised▾
Network of publications providing gaming, entertainment, and esports news content. The network creates content focused on breaking news and evergreen topics. It publishes trustworthy information and fosters thriving communities. The network connects brands to specific audiences through advertising solutions and bespoke campaigns. It offers content publication services, exploring new ideas and stories.
- Oct 2022Series A$12M
- Jun 2018Series A$2.2M
- Sep 2017Seed$2.8M
#5
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2018 · 22 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Online platform providing multi-category news. It offers news on topics such as politics, health, sports, and more.
- Jun 2022Seed$1.2M
#6
Acquired · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2013 · 54 employees$3.5Mraised▾
Dot Esports is a eSports focused content provider. Offers news and information about eSports including breaking news, features, analysis, opinion, and tournament coverage. Also offers news on gaming guides, reviews of gaming gears, and interviews with top steamers. Caters to hardcore gamers and casual non-professionals. It generates revenue through display advertisements.
- Sep 2017Seed$3.5M
- Nov 2014Grant (prize money)$25K
#7
Seed · Brisbane, Queensland · founded 2017$500Kraised▾
Parent TV is a video-based content platform for parenting. It offers courses on different topics like general parenting, mental health, behavioural, social wellbeing, and more. It offers services based on subscription.
- Sep 2020Seed$500K
#8
Seed · Brisbane, Queensland · founded 2014$1Mraised▾
Hash is an mobile based platform that aggregates trending stories of the day on twitter. Platforms lets users access information even if they aren't registered on Twitter. Users can check trending stories across politics, international affairs, gossip, sports, finance and entertainment. Mobile app available on iOS and Android.
- Jul 2016Seed$1M
#9
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2016 · 8 employees$169.1Kraised▾
Blog providing insights on startups utilizing blockchain technology for transparency. The blog offers articles covering regulatory aspects, technology innovations, and startup reviews. It delivers information regarding digital streaming transactions and the use of blockchain.
- Feb 2021Conventional Debt$169.1K
- Feb 2019Seed—
#10
Deadpooled · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2012$100Kraised▾
Refni is a global news and content platform focusing on connected experiences. Claims to solve the media bias problem where users are only shown the content based on their recommendations and in the process, missing out on a global, world view. Lets users choose the perspectives they would want to see based on location and user profile selected and presents them with a relevant news feed, based on their choices. Yet to launch as of February 2017.
- Nov 2016Seed$100K
#11
Deadpooled · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2011$10Kraised▾
Online social paltform for skiing enthusiasts. It provides information, pictures, videos, and a review of ski spots. It lets users know the mountain before they take on the mountain. It works on a monthly subscription model.
- Nov 2015Grant (prize money)$10K
#12
Funding Raised · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2013 · 2 employees$4.6Kraised▾
DriveList is an online platform that provides content related to the automotive industry. It provides automotive articles, news, and information about hybrid cars, car audio electronics, car batteries & more.
- Jul 2013Grant (prize money)$4.6K
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