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Buzz Feed, Inc. reported raising $200 Million in an initial SEC Form D filing, from an offering of $200 Million

PUBLIC · BZFDNov 21, 2016

Amount Raised

$200 Million

$200 Million sold, per SEC Form D (first sale Nov 21, 2016)

Round Type

Venture

New YorkOtherLifestyleMusicInternetNews

Quick answer

BuzzFeed raised $200 Million in a funding round, dated November 21, 2016. BuzzFeed is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did BuzzFeed raise?
BuzzFeed raised $200 Million in a funding round on November 21, 2016.
What does BuzzFeed do?
BuzzFeed is the leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network.
Where is BuzzFeed based and how big is it?
BuzzFeed is based in New York, New York, United States. Fundz records about 620 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at BuzzFeed?
Fundz holds 1 contact at BuzzFeed, including the Founder and CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Lifestyle and Music around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as BuzzFeed that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Rent the Runway, Inc. raised $60M on January 3, 2017.
  • Warner Music Group raised $699K (Seed) on December 8, 2016.
  • Esports Entertainment Group raised $30K (Pre-Seed) on October 7, 2016.

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Company Information

Company

BuzzFeed

Location

50 West 23rd Street, 6th Floor

New York, New York, United States

About

BuzzFeed is the leading tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; an industry-leading affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.

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