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Business Insider

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Real time coverage of tech, finance and business news

New York City, United StatesFounded 2007Consumer Services

Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2017

Headcount 10–25k Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Business Insider

Business Insider is a premier digital media company that provides comprehensive business news, financial insights, and market analysis. Catering to a global audience, it serves professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors who seek timely and relevant information to make informed decisions. Operating in the digital media market, Business Insider employs a subscription-based business model, generating revenue through premium content subscriptions, advertising, and sponsored content. Its core offerings include in-depth articles, real-time news updates, and expert commentary on various sectors such as technology, finance, and markets. The platform also features exclusive interviews with industry leaders and detailed reports on emerging trends. Business Insider's commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate, and actionable information has made it a trusted resource for its diverse clientele.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Employees: 14,109
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 88.6/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Publishing
Sector: Consumer Services, Wealth Management, Adtech, Retail, Content, Advertising, Entertainment, Time Management, Video
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Oct 2020
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Sep 2015	$343M	$442M	Axel Springer	—
SERIES FOther financing	Jan 2015	$25M	$100M	Bezos Expeditions · Jeff Bezos	—

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Business Insider website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Business Insider is 42M monthly website visits, down 31.1% over the last three months. Business Insider's team grew 39.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits42M 3-month web change-31.1% 1-year team growth+39.7%

Monthly website visitsOct 2014–Jul 2026

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