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Gannett

North America, Virginia, United States, Mclean

Description

Gannett is a media and marketing solutions company that publishes newspapers and operates news and advertising internet sites.

Investor Profile

Gannett has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Advertising, News, Big Data.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (50%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Private Equity (5%)
  • Undisclosed (5%)
  • Grant (5%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series C (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Advertising
  • News
  • Big Data
  • Mobile
  • Mobile Advertising
  • E-commerce
  • Publishing
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Ad Targeting
  • Data Management
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Gannett frequently co-invest with?

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Sand Hill Capital
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3
The New York Times
The New York Times
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 4
Hearst Communications
Hearst Communications
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Advance Digital
Advance Digital
North America, New Jersey, United States, Jersey City
Co-Investments: 2
Tribune Media
Tribune Media
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Digital First Media
Digital First Media
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Co-Investments: 2
Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 3
U.S. Venture Partners
U.S. Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
The McClatchy Company
The McClatchy Company
North America, California, United States, Sacramento
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Gannett often collaborate with?

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Jim Brady
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
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Peter Horan
North America, Oregon, United States, Bend
Shared Deals: 1
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Barry Honig
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RB
Richard Braddock
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Shared Deals: 1
DE
Shared Deals: 2
Craig A. Dubow
Shared Deals: 1
TC
Tim Connors
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
TG
Thomas Glocer
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Gannett?

Scroll

New York, New York, United States

Scroll is creating a sustainable experience that puts amazing content in front of engaged users without all the noise.

Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceSocial Media
Series AOct 25, 2018
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation is a non-profit community development corporation.

CommunitiesNon Profit
GrantJul 9, 2018
Amount Raised: $100,000
Spirit Media

Happy Valley, Oregon, United States

Spirit Media has served for-profit and non-profit organizations in virtually every corner of the globe.

Media and EntertainmentMessaging
Series UnknownNov 9, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Grateful Ventures

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Grateful Ventures is a company founded on one thing: good people doing good.

InternetMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishing
Series UnknownOct 10, 2017
Amount Raised: $4,750,000
Topix

Palo Alto, California, United States

Topix is a news community connecting people to information and discussions that matter to them in U.S. towns and cities.

Information ServicesNewsPublishing
Series BNov 6, 2016
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Moonlighting

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Moonlighting is a mobile marketplace that empowers people to get things done and make extra money.

Big DataDigital MediaHuman ResourcesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyLocation Based ServicesMarketplaceMobileSocial Media
Series UnknownSep 29, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Gravy Analytics

Dulles, Virginia, United States

Gravy Analytics is the leading provider of real-world location intelligence for marketers.

Advertising PlatformsAnalyticsBig DataBusiness IntelligenceDigital MarketingMarket ResearchMarketingMobile Advertising
Series AApr 8, 2015
Amount Raised: $7,600,000
Rant

Irvine, California, United States

Rant is a digital media network focusing on content and eCommerce across several verticals for men and woman.

E-CommerceLifestyleMobileNewsPublishingSports
Series UnknownJun 20, 2014
Amount Raised: $4,037,857
Wanderful Media

Los Gatos, California, United States

Wanderful Media is a retail-focused mobile media company.

AdvertisingAppsCouponsE-CommerceLocalMobileMobile AppsRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Series UnknownApr 28, 2014
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Wanderful Media

Los Gatos, California, United States

Wanderful Media is a retail-focused mobile media company.

AdvertisingAppsCouponsE-CommerceLocalMobileMobile AppsRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Series UnknownMay 21, 2013
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
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