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UGO Entertainment

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Creates quality lifestyle content for the coveted 18-34 male audience The company's flagship brands, UGOcom and

New York City, United StatesFounded 1998Consumer Services

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2007

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About UGO Entertainment

UGO.com is a digital media company that specializes in providing entertainment news, trailers, and exclusive content for movies, TV shows, and video games. The platform caters to a diverse audience of entertainment enthusiasts who seek the latest updates and insights in the entertainment industry. UGO.com operates in the digital media market, leveraging its website and social media channels to engage users with humorous commentary and unique perspectives on popular culture. The business model primarily revolves around advertising revenue, generated through display ads, sponsored content, and partnerships with entertainment brands. By offering a blend of news, reviews, and original content, UGO.com attracts a loyal user base and drives traffic to its platform, making it an attractive partner for advertisers looking to reach a targeted audience.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Employees: 25
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 75.5/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Publishing
Sector: Consumer Services, Entertainment
Client focus: b2b
Investment activity: 1 company, latest May 2001
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Jul 2007	$85M	$85M	IGN Entertainment	—
LATE VCOther financing	Mar 2001	$23M	$92M	GRP - Gestão de Recursos e Participações	—

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UGO Entertainment website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for UGO Entertainment is 9.1K monthly website visits, up 31.9% over the last three months. UGO Entertainment's team grew 4.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits9.1K 3-month web change+31.9% 1-year team growth+4.2%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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