COMPANY PROFILE

The Odyssey

Digital platform for millennials and Gen Z to share and discover content on lifestyle, culture, and personal experiences

Indianapolis, United StatesFounded 2009Telecom

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2016

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About The Odyssey

The Odyssey Online is a digital media platform that caters primarily to millennials and Gen Z, offering a space for users to share and discover content related to lifestyle, culture, and personal experiences. The platform operates in the digital media and content creation market, allowing users to publish articles, videos, and other forms of multimedia content. The business model revolves around user-generated content, which drives engagement and traffic to the site. Revenue is generated through advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships with brands looking to reach a young, engaged audience. The Odyssey Online serves a diverse range of clients, including individual content creators, advertisers, and brands. The platform's unique selling proposition lies in its community-driven approach, enabling users to express themselves and connect with like-minded individuals.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Indianapolis, United States
Employees: 473
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 65.5/100
Industry: Telecom
Sector: Telecom, Content, Advertising, Social Media, Branding, Publisher Tools
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
DEBTDebt	May 2019	$1M	—	Undisclosed	—
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Apr 2016	$25M	$100M	Wakestream Ventures · Hyde Park Venture Partners · Michael Lazerow	—

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Growth signals

The Odyssey website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for The Odyssey is 440K monthly website visits, down 8.3% over the last three months. The Odyssey's team declined 1.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits440K 3-month web change-8.3% 1-year team growth-1.9%

Monthly website visitsApr 2016–Jul 2026

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