Atlas Obscura
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Feb 1, 2024
Est. Valuation
$24M
Total Funding Raised
$29.5M
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Atlas Obscura is a media and travel company that operates a community-driven platform for discovering unusual places and foods, and also offers trips, online courses, and books.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
News & Media, User-Generated Content, Digital Publishing, Digital Advertising, Podcasts
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Marketplace Commission, Freemium, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Atlas Obscura Comparables
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| Red Ventures | 77% | |
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| U.S. News & World Report | 76% |
Atlas Obscura Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Feb 1, 2024 | ||||
| Series B | Sep 10, 2019 | ||||
| Series A | Aug 2, 2017 | ||||
| Seed | Feb 27, 2015 |
Atlas Obscura Investors
Notable investors and investment history
Market signals
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- Jun 1, 2026
Open roles increased from 0 to 144, representing 167% of headcount.
- Sep 11, 2025
Collaborated with Nature and PBS Digital Studios on 'Untold Earth' series.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesSep 15, 2026
Obscura launches Circle of Trust initiative.
- launchesAug 27, 2026
Obscura launched native app for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on Aug 27th '26.
Atlas Obscura Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atlas Obscura's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Atlas Obscura a public or private company?
Atlas Obscura is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Atlas Obscura?
Atlas Obscura is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Atlas Obscura worth (valuation)?
Atlas Obscura's valuation is estimated at $24.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Atlas Obscura stock?
Atlas Obscura shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Atlas Obscura's last funding round?
Atlas Obscura's most recent funding round was VC Round on February 1, 2024.
Who are the main investors in Atlas Obscura?
Key investors in Atlas Obscura include AlleyCorp, NAV.VC, PROOF VC.
Will Atlas Obscura IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Atlas Obscura.
How can I track Atlas Obscura secondary market activity?
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