4127 indexable Internet First Media companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $12.3B across 529 funded companies, including 7 unicorns.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sennos
Provider of AI-driven fermentation monitoring and optimization solutions |
$35M | — | Series B | Series B Mar 2026 | — | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
BuzzFeed
Online platform providing quizzes, news, shopping recommendations, and lifestyle content |
$496.8M | — | Public | Post IPO May 2024 | 871 | 2006 | — |
| 3 |
Wax Poetics
Online retailer of music-related merchandise, publications, and collectible items |
$1M | — | Seed | Angel Feb 2026 | 29 | 2001 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
Vice Media
Unicorn Online platform offering multi-category content |
$1.5B | $5.7B as of 2017 |
Acquired | Conventional Debt Feb 2023 | 59 | 1994 | — |
| 5 |
SmartNews
Unicorn Personalized news discovery platform |
$410.2M | $2B as of 2021 |
Series F | Venture Debt Jan 2024 | 566 | 2012 | — |
| 6 |
Washington Reporter
Provider of news and policy analysis for government sector professionals |
$305K | — | Series A | Series A Feb 2026 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
Minute Media
Unicorn Provider of technology and advertising solutions for publishers and advertisers |
$150.8M | — | Series H | Conventional Debt Jan 2024 | 38 | 2011 | — |
| 8 |
AntiFragile Music
Provider of music publishing services and nurturing growth revenue for artists |
$1.5M | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2025 | — | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 9 |
Vox Media
Provider of digital media, podcast networks, and advertising solutions |
$425.2M | $500M as of 2023 |
Acquired | Series F Feb 2023 | 1,884 | 2005 | — |
| 10 |
Wrestling
Provider of professional wrestling news and results coverage |
$3.5M | — | Early Stage | Unattributed Apr 2025 | — | 1996 | ↑ Active |
| 11 |
The Free Press
Online news platform |
$15M | — | Series B | Series B Sep 2024 | — | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 12 |
Factal
Provider of real-time verified alerts and risk intelligence for organizations |
$5.2M | — | Series A | Series A Oct 2024 | 30 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 13 |
Recurrent
Digital media group operating various media brands |
$425M | — | Series D | Series D May 2022 | 300 | 2018 | — |
| 14 |
Overtime
Multi-channel network focused on Sports content |
$218.7M | — | Series D | Series D Aug 2022 | 402 | 2016 | — |
| 15 |
Sekai
Digital platform offering stories |
$3.1M | — | Seed | Seed Dec 2024 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 16 |
Flipboard
Web and Mobile-based platform for content curation |
$236M | $200M as of 2011 |
Series D | Series D Jun 2022 | 85 | 2010 | — |
| 17 |
6AMCity
Online platform offering regional newsletters |
$20.5M | — | Series A | Series A Jan 2024 | 123 | 2016 | — |
| 18 |
Particle
AI-powered news platform |
$15.3M | — | Series A | Series A Jun 2024 | — | 2023 | — |
| 19 |
Group Nine Media
Digital-first media network |
$675M | — | Acquired | Series E Sep 2019 | 535 | 1999 | — |
| 20 |
Next Door
Unicorn Social networking and e-commerce platform for neighborhoods |
$470M | $1.1B as of 2015 |
Public | Series F May 2019 | 594 | 2008 | — |
| 21 |
Devex
Provider of news, business intelligence, and career opportunities for professionals |
$16.5M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Feb 2024 | 239 | 2020 | — |
| 22 |
Orlando City Soccer Club
Online platform offering football news |
$1M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 | 353 | 2013 | ↑ Active |
| 23 |
Smashing
Online news platform |
$3.4M | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2024 | 7 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 24 |
Locunity
Provider of community-sourced news, perspectives, and events, fact-checked by neighbors |
$125K | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2025 | — | 2025 | ↑ Active |
| 25 |
News Break
Online platform aggregating multi category news |
$176.2M | — | Series C | Series C Jan 2021 | 122 | 2015 | — |
| 26 |
Leaf Group
Diversified internet company operating multiple digital properties |
$356M | — | Acquired | Post IPO May 2017 | 341 | 2006 | — |
| 27 |
AllTrails
Provider of an app-based platform for route planning |
$150.5M | — | Acquired | PE Nov 2021 | 187 | 2010 | — |
| 28 |
Outside
Provider of sports, recreation, and fitness and nutrition services |
$169M | — | Series B | Series B Feb 2021 | 637 | 2017 | — |
| 29 |
FreightWaves
Online platform offering logistics-related news |
$92.4M | — | Series B | Series B May 2021 | 151 | 2017 | — |
| 30 |
Puck
Blogs focused on hollywood, media, fashion, and more |
$20M | — | Series B | Series B Aug 2023 | 35 | 2021 | — |
| 31 |
TechTarget
Network of websites providing information technology news, insights, and resources |
$115M | — | Public | Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 | 960 | 1999 | — |
| 32 |
The Athletic
Online sports media company |
$139.5M | $500M as of 2020 |
Acquired | Series D Jan 2020 | 433 | 2016 | — |
| 33 |
Freethink
Online platform publishing content focusing on science and technology |
$28.3M | — | Series B | Series B Mar 2023 | 118 | 2001 | — |
| 34 |
Refinery29
Digital media company focused on womens fashion and lifestyle |
$137.2M | $500M as of 2016 |
Acquired | Series E May 2019 | 345 | 2004 | — |
| 35 |
DNVR
Sports media company |
$13.6M | — | Series B | Series B Oct 2023 | — | 2015 | — |
| 36 |
Creatd
Provider of a platform for creators to share and monetize content |
$34.9M | — | Public | Post IPO Jun 2022 | 14 | 1999 | — |
| 37 |
Ozy
News and information about people, places, trends, ideas, and opinions |
$70.3M | — | Series C | Conventional Debt Oct 2021 | 8 | 2012 | — |
| 38 |
Red Ventures
Unicorn Provider of web development, digital marketing, and market analytics services |
$250M | $11B as of 2021 |
Late Stage | Grant (prize money) Feb 2018 | 2,806 | 2000 | — |
| 39 |
Penske Media Corporation
Provider of media and entertainment publications covering various industries and events |
$235M | — | Series C | Series C Feb 2018 | 1,018 | 2003 | — |
| 40 |
Law360
Provider of legal news, analysis, and deep research for professionals |
$250M | — | Acquired | PE Jun 2018 | 337 | 2003 | — |
| 41 |
Front Office Sports
Online website for sports-related news |
$12.7M | — | Series A | Series A Sep 2023 | 40 | 2014 | — |
| 42 |
JohnWallStreet
Provider of news content through e-newsletter |
$1M | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2024 | — | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 43 |
Motricity
Online platform providing tips |
$179M | — | Public | Angel Feb 2007 | 500 | 2001 | — |
| 44 |
Babyscripts
Online platform offering toolkit for tech-enabled prenatal and postpartum care |
$37M | — | Series B | Series B Nov 2021 | 17 | 2013 | — |
| 45 |
Purch
Purch is a portfolio of digital brands and services |
$175.5M | — | Acqui-Hired | Series C Jun 2015 | 604 | 2003 | — |
| 46 |
Vix
Social news portal in English, Spanish, and Portuguese |
$82.5M | — | Acquired | Series E Aug 2019 | 285 | 2005 | — |
| 47 |
On3
Blog focused on college sports & recruiting |
$36.2M | — | Series C | Series C Jul 2022 | 74 | 2021 | — |
| 48 |
Perigon
AI-based platform offering multi-category news |
$5M | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2024 | — | 2022 | — |
| 49 |
HowStuffWorks
Online platform offering multi category news |
$101.5M | — | Acquired | Series A Aug 2017 | 1,000 | 1998 | — |
| 50 |
the DONUT
News aggregator offering multi category news |
$100K | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2025 | 23 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
Provider of AI-driven fermentation monitoring and optimization solutions. It offers real-time monitoring systems and data analysis tools for various industries, including brewing, biofuel production, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. The technology helps improve process efficiency, consistency, and yield while reducing costs and waste. The company provides comprehensive solutions, from hardware to software and su
Online platform providing quizzes, news, shopping recommendations, and lifestyle content. The platform delivers articles on topics including pop culture, TV, movies, animals, music, books, and the LGBTQ community. Lifestyle coverage includes food, style, travel, health, DIY projects, parenting, and weddings. The platform offers options to create quizzes, participate in community forums, and access newsletters.
Online retailer of music-related merchandise, publications, and collectible items. It offers auctions featuring rare music memorabilia and ephemera. The platform provides a selection of signed prints, artwork proofs, and limited-edition posters. Additionally, it sells music journals, books, and equipment, catering to music enthusiasts and collectors.
Online platform offering multi-category content. It provides articles related to various categories such as life, culture, environment, LGBTQ, mental health, entertainment, and more.
Personalized news discovery platform. It uses machine learning to help users to discover the most interesting and important stories that matter right now. Its algorithm evaluate millions of articles, behaviors, and social interactions to deliver stories on a global scale. Its mobile app is available for both the Android and iOS platforms.
Provider of news and policy analysis for government sector professionals. This publication delivers reporting on public policy, business, and legislative developments. Content focuses on issues including healthcare reform, antitrust, defense procurement, financial services, and technology policy. The outlet produces interviews, editorials, and columns regarding current legislative activities and regulatory matters.
Provider of technology and advertising solutions for publishers and advertisers. The company offers a supply-side platform connecting publishers and brands within programmatic advertising. It also provides publishers with technology to power digital content destinations. The company delivers advertisers authentic storytelling, engaging experiences, and tailored distribution.
Provider of music publishing services and nurturing growth revenue for artists. It is a music publishing company that works with songwriters and artists, providing them with opportunities to advance their careers. The company also operates to acquire music assets and drive growth revenue.
Provider of digital media, podcast networks, and advertising solutions. It offers editorial brands across coverage areas, including news, culture, technology, and sports. The company creates podcasts featuring thought leaders and cultural icons. It also provides advertising solutions, events, content creation, and social media leveraging.
Provider of professional wrestling news and results coverage. It offers up-to-date reports on major wrestling events, including WWE and AEW. The platform features news articles, match results, and interviews with wrestlers. Content covers a wide range of topics, from breaking news to in-depth analysis of storylines and wrestler performances. It also provides commentary and opinion pieces from various contributors.
Online news platform. It provides news related to topics such as politics, culture, science, religion, education, economics, law, and more.
Provider of real-time verified alerts and risk intelligence for organizations. It offers early detection of critical events through a hybrid system of AI and journalists. The company provides alerts for facilities, travelers, and brand mentions. It also fosters a chat network for security professionals to engage and share information.
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.
