Lee Enterprises
Davenport, United States · Advertising, News, Publishing · 1,589 employees
Lee Enterprises is a digital-first subscription platform providing local markets with valuable, high-quality, intensely local news, information, advertising and marketing services with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 75 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee’s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, a
Funding history
- Funding Round — $50.0M — Dec 2025
Recent signals
- Apr 24, 2026: Lee Enterprises Appoints Nathan Bekke as Chief Executive Officer and Josh Rinehults as Chief Financial Officer
- Dec 30, 2025: Raised $50.0M
- Nov 21, 2025: SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 17, 2025, Timothy R. Millage, the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, announced his resignation to pursue an opportunity in church ministry. His resignation will take effect on February 28, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr. Millage will provide consulting services to the Company through May 31, 2026. This change may have implications for the company's financial oversight and strategic direction as they seek to fill the CFO position.
- Jun 20, 2025: Lee Enterprises Promotes Nathan Bekke to Chief Operating Officer
- Mar 18, 2025: Launched Lee Enterprises launched an expansive suite of AI-powered solutions to support local businesses.
- Dec 09, 2024: Launched Lee Enterprises partners with ProRata.ai to innovate local news and advertising.
- Dec 06, 2024: Lee Enterprises and Perplexity Partner to Revolutionize Local News with AI Innovation
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