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Eastern Standard Times

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The parent company to media company Eastern Standard Times and film/tv studio EST Studios

West Hollywood, United StatesFounded 2020Consumer Services

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Eastern Standard Times

Eastern Standard Times is a multimedia platform dedicated to curating and sharing diverse Asian cultural narratives. The company operates in the digital media market, focusing on producing content that highlights unique stories from various Asian communities around the world. Their core product includes articles, documentaries, and interviews that delve into cultural, artistic, and social issues. Eastern Standard Times serves a global audience interested in Asian culture, including both Asian and non-Asian readers who seek to understand and appreciate these narratives. The business model primarily revolves around digital advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships with cultural organizations. Revenue is generated through ad placements on their website, sponsored articles, and collaborations with brands looking to reach their engaged audience.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: West Hollywood, United States
Employees: 15
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 58.4/100
Industry: Media
Sector: Consumer Services
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC	Sep 2022	$35M	$140M	Undisclosed	↗
SEEDEquity / VC	Dec 2021	$6.5M	$26M	Justin Kan · Goodwater Capital · Avex Group · UpHonest Capital	—

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Eastern Standard Times website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Eastern Standard Times is 5K monthly website visits, up 8.7% over the last three months. Eastern Standard Times's team declined 25% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits5K 3-month web change+8.7% 1-year team growth-25%

Monthly website visitsOct 2022–Jul 2026

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