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Radish

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Mobile fiction platform for serialized storytelling

New York City, United StatesFounded 2015Consumer Services

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2021

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Radish

Radish Fiction operates in the digital publishing market, providing a mobile app platform for serialized fiction. The company serves both readers and authors, offering a unique business model where readers can purchase and unlock episodes of stories as they unfold. This episodic purchase model allows readers to follow their favorite stories without committing to an entire book upfront, reducing the risk of dissatisfaction. For authors, Radish provides an opportunity to earn a living by writing serialized content, offering them a flexible schedule and a direct revenue stream. The platform features exclusive content from top fiction authors, giving readers early access to new stories. Radish generates revenue through the sale of individual episodes and premium memberships, which offer additional perks such as access to exclusive content. The company aims to create a sustainable ecosystem for both readers and writers, fostering a community of engaged users and talented authors.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Employees: 49
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 67.2/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Publishing
Sector: Consumer Services, Entertainment, Branding, Freemium, App
Technology: Mobile app
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 1 company, latest May 2022
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

7 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	May 2021	$440M	$440M	Kakao Corp	—
SERIES AOther financing	Aug 2020	$63M	$253M	Kakao Page · Kakao Corp · SBVA	—

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Radish website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Radish is 8.9K monthly website visits, up 1.1% over the last three months. Radish's team declined 37.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits8.9K 3-month web change+1.1% 1-year team growth-37.2%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2016–Jul 2026

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