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Jessica Lessin

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Jessica Lessin - Founded, CEO & Editor-in-Chief @ The Information

Investor Profile

Jessica Lessin has backed more than 3 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Digital Media, Media and Entertainment, Information Services.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (33%)
  • Pre Seed (33%)
  • Series Unknown (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Digital Media
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Information Services
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • News
  • Journalism
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Jessica Lessin frequently co-invest with?

FirstMark
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Bloomberg Beta
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
OT
North America, New York, United States, Long Island City
Co-Investments: 1
Everywhere Ventures (The Fund)
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Precursor Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Jessica Lessin often collaborate with?

RE
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Shared Deals: 1
MS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JT
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
HB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
David Rubenstein
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
David Friend
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Jessica Lessin?

Dynamo

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Dynamo is a media platform focusing on business journalism.

Digital MediaJournalismMedia and Entertainment
Series UnknownNov 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Charter

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Charter's mission is to transform every workplace and catalyze a new era of dynamic organizations where all workers thrive.

Digital MediaInformation ServicesInformation Technology
SeedJul 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Semafor

New York, New York, United States

Global news media company

InternetMedia and EntertainmentNews
Pre SeedJun 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000