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The Free Press
Consumer Services · Los Angeles, United States · Founded 2022
A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism MoreLess
The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss, is an independent media company dedicated to delivering investigative stories and provocative commentary on current events and cultural issues. Operating in the digital media market, The Free Press serves a diverse audience seeking honest and independent journalism. The company generates revenue through subscriptions, advertising, and partnerships. By focusing on in-depth reporting and thought-provoking analysis, The Free Press aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Keywords: investigative journalism, independent media, current events, cultural issues, digital media, subscriptions, advertising, partnerships, in-depth reporting, thought-provoking analysis.
Company overview
The Free Press company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Employees
- 80
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 83.9
Valuation & funding
The Free Press funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2025 | $150M | $150M | Paramount | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2024 | $15M | $100M | Marc Andreessen · David Sacks · Centre Street Partners · Old Queen Street Media | ↗ |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 |
| 2025 | 72 |
| 2024 | 65 |
Growth signals
The Free Press website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for The Free Press is 4.2M monthly website visits, down 2.3% over the last three months. The Free Press's team grew 11.1% over the past year.
Comparisons
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The Free Press's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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