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The Skimm
The daily newsletter that simplifies the headlines for the educated professional
About The Skimm
theSkimm is a digital media company that aims to simplify complex news and information for its audience. The company primarily serves busy professionals, particularly women, who want to stay informed but have limited time to consume traditional news. Operating in the digital media and information services market, theSkimm offers a range of products designed to make it easier for its users to understand and engage with important topics.
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The cornerstone of theSkimm's offerings is the Daily Skimm, a morning newsletter that provides a concise summary of the day's most important news stories. This newsletter is designed to be quick and easy to read, helping subscribers start their day well-informed. In addition to the newsletter, theSkimm offers other content formats, including podcasts and specialized guides, that cover a variety of topics such as career advice, health tips, and financial planning.
The business model of theSkimm revolves around content creation and distribution. The company generates revenue through a combination of advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships. By collaborating with brands that align with its audience's interests, theSkimm is able to offer relevant and engaging advertisements within its content. Additionally, the company has developed a community of "Skimm'bassadors," who help spread the word and increase subscriber engagement.
In summary, theSkimm is a digital media company that simplifies news and information for busy professionals, particularly women. It operates in the digital media market and makes money through advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Apr 2025 | $0 | — | Everyday Health Group | ↗ |
| SERIES CEquity / VC | Oct 2019 | $12M | $48M | GV · RRE Ventures · 21st Century Fox · GingerBread Capital | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for The Skimm is 1.7M monthly website visits, down 5.6% over the last three months. The Skimm's team declined 27.6% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
RRE Ventures
Greycroft Partners
21st Century Fox
Series B and later13 investors entered at this stage
Jesse Draper
Goldman Sachs
Hope Taitz
Tyra Banks- MKMICHAEL KARSCH
Shonda Rhimes- WBWillow Bay
Linnea Roberts
GV
GingerBread Capital
Human Ventures
Halogen Ventures
Maywic Select Investments
Other known investors1 additional known investor
- EGEveryday Health Group
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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