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theAudience

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D2c publishing company that publishes multichannel social content

West Hollywood, United StatesFounded 2011Marketing

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2012

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About theAudience

theAudience is a pioneering cultural media company that leverages deep cultural insights and immersive storytelling to make brands valuable to media-savvy consumers. Operating under the umbrella of Al Ahli Holding Group, theAudience has a global presence with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Dubai, and an upcoming office in London. The company serves a diverse range of clients, primarily focusing on brands looking to engage with consumers in a culturally relevant manner. theAudience operates in the media and advertising market, utilizing a consumer-centric approach to reimagine brand engagement. The business model revolves around creating and distributing compelling content that resonates with target audiences, thereby driving brand loyalty and increasing market share. Revenue is generated through client engagements, where the company provides strategic insights, content creation, and influencer activation services.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: West Hollywood, United States
Employees: 8
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 57.9/100
Industry: Media, Marketing
Sub-industry: Publishing
Sector: Marketing, Entertainment, Publishing, Influencer Marketing
Client focus: b2b
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2 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Sep 2015	$0	—	Al Ahli Holding Group	—
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Nov 2012	$20M	$80M	Capricorn Investment Group · Participant Media · Founders Fund · Guggenheim Partners	—

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theAudience website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for theAudience is 2K monthly website visits, up 900% over the last three months. theAudience's team declined 11.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2K 3-month web change+900% 1-year team growth-11.1%

Monthly website visitsApr 2016–Jul 2026

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