Mic Network Stock
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About Mic Network Stock
Mic is a provider of independent, diverse and inclusive original reporting and professional journalism. Mic was born out of the recognition that the old models of journalism had become less engaging and relevant. While maintaining the rigor and commitment to original reporting and championing essential fact-finding, Mic gives voice to critical news stories from modern and diverse perspectives. Over 66 million unique individuals read or watch Mic over 400 million times each month across platforms.
Investors
Axel Springer
Zumper, Jaunt, Mic Network, Business Insider, Thrillist Media Group
BDMI
Lerer Hippeau Ventures
Scopely, Zipline, BuzzFeed, Casper, Glossier, Doctor On Demand, Giphy, NewsCred, Reonomy, Percolate
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Snap, OYO, AppDynamics, TripActions, Faire, Affirm, Netskope, LivingSocial, Weee!, ThoughtSpot
Red Swan Ventures
Scopely, Oscar Health, Procore Technologies, SeatGeek, Cabify, Harry's, Guideline, VTS, Betterment, Snapdocs
Time Warner Investments
NextVR, Dynamic Signal, Conviva, Bustle Digital Group, Samba TV, Amino Apps, Mic Network, Mashable, Yieldmo, Adaptly
Funding History
| March 2013 | $1.8M |
|---|---|
| October 2013 | $3.2M |
| April 2014 | $10.0M |
| June 2015 | $17.0M |
| April 2017 | $21.0M |
| June 2017 | $6.5M |
Management
CEO & Co-Founder
Christopher Altchek
Editor-In-Chief & Co-Founder
Jake Horowitz
President
Jonathan Carson
Press
Seeking Alpha - Jun, 22 2017
WPP Takes Minority Stake In Mic NetworkTechCrunch - Jun, 21 2017
Mic adds $6.5M from WPP to build out its news brand for millennialsTechCrunch - Apr, 7 2017
Millennial-focused publisher Mic raises $21M, with Time Warner Investments joining the boardTechCrunch - Nov, 3 2016
Mic launches a news app that you might never need to openBusiness Insider - Aug, 29 2015
How two millenials built a $100 million startup in 4 years and landed an interview with the presidentFortune - Jun, 2 2015
Mic's plans to become a millennial media powerhouseNew York Times - Jun, 2 2015
Madhulika Sikka Leaving NPR News to Join Mic, a News SiteObserver News - Sep, 11 2014
Hope, Change and Venture Capital: Earnest Media Start-Up Mic Targets MillenialsTechCrunch - Apr, 24 2014
TechCrunch: PolicyMic Raises $3M, Betting That Millennials Want Substantive News And CommentaryForbes - Jan, 6 2014
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