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Medium

Medium

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaMedia, Entertainment & Gamingwww.medium.com

Last Round

VC Round

Nov 5, 2021

Est. Valuation

$600M

Total Funding Raised

$132M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Medium is a digital media company that provides a social publishing platform for sharing ideas and perspectives on important topics.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Digital Publishing, Creator Economy, User-Generated Content, News & Media

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

online publishing platformcreator economysubscription servicecontent discoveryblogging platformrevenue sharelong-form contentuser-generated contentpaywalldigital mediasubstack alternativepaid newslettercreator monetizationad-free content

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Medium Comparables

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Medium Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
VC RoundNov 5, 2021
Series CApr 21, 2016
Series BSep 28, 2015
Series AJan 28, 2014

Medium Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Medium investors
InvestorRounds
Andreessen HorowitzSeries C, Series B
SV AngelSeries A
GVSeries A, Series C, Series B
Greylock PartnersSeries B, Series A
Science Inc.Series A
Code AdvisorsSeries A
The Chernin GroupSeries A, Series B

Market signals

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Medium Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Medium a public or private company?

Medium is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Medium?

Medium is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Medium worth (valuation)?

Medium's valuation is estimated at $600.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Medium stock?

Medium 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 Medium's last funding round?

Medium's most recent funding round was VC Round on April 21, 2016.

Who are the main investors in Medium?

Key investors in Medium include Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Spark Capital.

Will Medium IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Medium.

How can I track Medium secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range6,923
Year Founded2012
Last FundingNov 5, 2021

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