BuzzFeed

Public

BuzzFeed is a digital media company that produces viral, culturally resonant content across entertainment, news, and commerce. Founded as a lab for tracking viral content, it grew into a major media platform known for quizzes, listicles, video (Tasty), and investigative journalism. The company went public via SPAC merger in December 2021 and trades on NASDAQ under the ticker BZFD.

Founders Jonah Peretti, Kenneth Lerer
CEO Jonah Peretti

Company

Founded
2006
Headquarters
New York, United States

Financials

Total Funding
$497M

Public Market

Exchange
NASDAQ
Ticker
BZFD
IPO Date
Dec 6, 2021
Sectors
Social Media
www.buzzfeed.com Twitter Blog

Funding History

8 rounds
IPO Dec 6, 2021
NASDAQ: BZFD
Series G Nov 1, 2016
$200M
Valuation: $1.7B
NBCUniversal (Lead)
Series F Aug 18, 2015
$200M
Valuation: $1.5B
NBCUniversal (Lead)
Series E Aug 10, 2014
$50M
Valuation: $850M
Andreessen Horowitz (Lead)
Series D Jan 3, 2013
$19M
NEA (Lead) RRE Ventures Hearst Ventures SoftBank Capital Lerer Hippeau
Series C Jan 9, 2012
$16M
NEA (Lead) Lerer Hippeau Hearst Ventures SoftBank Capital RRE Ventures
Series B May 12, 2010
$8M
RRE Ventures (Lead) SV Angel Founder Collective Hearst Ventures SoftBank Capital Lerer Hippeau
Series A Jul 9, 2008
$4M
Hearst Ventures (Lead) SoftBank Capital Lerer Hippeau
Seed Nov 1, 2006
$500K

Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.