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New York City, United StatesFounded 2011Consumer Services
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2013
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Magzter

Magzter is a digital newsstand that offers a vast collection of magazines and newspapers from around the world. The company primarily serves individual readers who are looking for a convenient way to access a wide range of publications on their digital devices. Magzter operates in the digital publishing market, which has seen significant growth due to the increasing consumption of digital content.

The business model of Magzter is subscription-based. Users can sign up for a free trial, after which they are automatically enrolled in a paid subscription plan unless they choose to cancel. This model ensures a steady stream of recurring revenue. The subscription grants users unlimited access to over 5,000 magazines and curated premium stories, covering various categories such as entertainment, lifestyle, business, and more.

Magzter makes money through these subscription fees. They offer different pricing tiers, including limited-time offers to attract new subscribers. Additionally, the platform may generate revenue through partnerships with publishers and advertisers who want to reach Magzter's audience.

In summary, Magzter provides a comprehensive digital reading experience for users who prefer accessing magazines and newspapers on their devices. The company leverages a subscription-based model to generate recurring revenue and serves a diverse clientele interested in various content categories.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2011
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
111
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
62.9/100
Industry
Media
Sub-industry
Publishing
Sector
Consumer Services, Content, Android, Agency, News and Magazines
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Apr 2024 $0 — VerSe ↗
SERIES CEquity / VC Apr 2016 $0 — Undisclosed —
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Growth signals

Magzter website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Magzter is 870K monthly website visits, up 31.8% over the last three months. Magzter's team declined 13.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits870K 3-month web change+31.8% 1-year team growth-13.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Kalaari Capital
  • Singapore Press Holdings

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • VerSe
Team profiled 8 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India89.4%
🇺🇸 United States6.1%
🇸🇬 Singapore1.5%
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates1.5%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong1.5%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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