Best Internet First Media Companies in Sydney, Australia
The 70 best Internet First Media companies in Sydney, Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Gamurs.
Ranked: Best Internet First Media companies in Sydney
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamurs Network of publications providing gaming, entertainment, and esports news content | $17M | 44 mo ago | Series A | Halim Yoo Co-Founder | 2014 | PrismicReactGatsby+12 | 1 job opening |
| 2 | Forever Network Provider of online sports media for basketball | $6M | 26 mo ago | Series A | Jaden Harris Co-Founder and Director | 2015 | — | — |
| 3 | Dot Esports eSports focused content provider | $4M | 105 mo ago | Acquired | Phillip Luu Founder & Director | 2013 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+21 | — |
| 4 | LeadStory Provider of breaking news and current events from around the world | $3M | 11 mo ago | Seed | Cam Price Co-Founder | 2002 | SentryNode.jsMUI+17 | — |
| 5 | The Daily Aus Online platform providing multi-category news | $1M | 47 mo ago | Seed | Sam Koslowski Co-Founder | 2018 | BeehiivSentryTailwind CSS+19 | — |
| 6 | Paperchain Blog providing insights on startups utilizing blockchain technology for transparency | $169K | 64 mo ago | Seed | — | 2016 | — | — |
| 7 | SnowExplore Online social paltform for skiing enthusiasts | $10K | 127 mo ago | Deadpooled | Luke Hymann Founder | 2011 | — | — |
| 8 | One Big Switch Provider of a news and media website | — | 136 mo ago | Series A | Lachlan Harris Co-Founder & CEO | 2011 | RubyRuby on RailsBootstrap+27 | — |
Top 8 Internet First Media companies in Sydney
#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
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)—
#3
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
#4
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
#5
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
#6
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—
#7
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
#8
Series A · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2011—raised▾
Provider of a news and media website. It provides contents and articles related to multiple categories including insurance, mortgages, and more.
- Feb 2015Series A—
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