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Tortoise Media

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A digital news platform

London, United KingdomFounded 2018Consumer Services
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2025
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Tortoise Media

Tortoise Media operates as a digital news platform that focuses on providing in-depth analysis and slower, more thoughtful journalism. Unlike traditional news outlets that prioritize speed and breaking news, Tortoise Media aims to offer a more reflective and comprehensive view of current events. The company serves a diverse audience that values quality over quantity, including professionals, academics, and informed citizens who seek a deeper understanding of the news. Tortoise Media operates in the digital media market, leveraging a subscription-based business model. Members pay a recurring fee to access exclusive content, including daily news roundups, investigative reports, podcasts, and live events. The company generates revenue primarily through these membership subscriptions, but also explores additional revenue streams such as sponsored content and partnerships. The platform's unique selling proposition lies in its commitment to 'slow news,' which means taking the time to thoroughly investigate and analyze stories before publishing. This approach contrasts sharply with the fast-paced, often superficial reporting found in mainstream media. Tortoise Media's content strategy includes a mix of daily news summaries, long-form articles, and multimedia content like podcasts and videos. The company also engages its members through interactive events and discussions, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Employees
33
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
61.7/100
Industry
Media
Sub-industry
Publishing
Sector
Consumer Services, Journalism, News and Magazines, Woman Founder, uk is8 creative industries
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Nov 2025 $4M $66M Undisclosed ↗
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Apr 2025 $29M $116M Undisclosed ↗
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Growth signals

Tortoise Media website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Tortoise Media is 79K monthly website visits, down 15.1% over the last three months. Tortoise Media's team declined 17.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits79K 3-month web change-15.1% 1-year team growth-17.5%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Team profiled 13 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom90%
🇺🇸 United States3.3%
🇮🇪 Ireland3.3%
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates3.3%
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Market sentiment

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