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Graham Holdings

North America, Virginia, United States, Arlington

Description

Graham Holdings Company is a diversified education and media company whose operations include educational services.

Investor Profile

Graham Holdings has backed more than 14 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Podcast.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (43%)
  • Seed (29%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Angel (7%)
  • Series B (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Canada (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Media And Entertainment
  • Advertising
  • Podcast
  • Apps
  • Publishing
  • Digital Media
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Content
  • Audio
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Graham Holdings frequently co-invest with?

Aglaé Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Third Prime
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
The New York Times
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
BDMI
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
North Base Media
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Betaworks
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Alpha Edison
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Red & Blue Ventures
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 2
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Graham Holdings often collaborate with?

JB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Saul
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DS
Europe, Croatia
Shared Deals: 1
BF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Graham Holdings?

PodRoll

New York, New York, United States

The Podcast Growth Platform. Buy, Sell and Monetize podcast recommendations to grow your podcast at scale.

AdvertisingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing AutomationMedia and EntertainmentPodcastSoftware
SeedMar 13, 2023
Reach Mobile

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Reach Mobile is a no-contract wireless service with a social impact on the nation & largest and most reliable 4G LTE networks

Telecommunications
Series UnknownJun 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Stride Funding

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Stride Funding is a financial technology company that offers an alternative to traditional student loans through income share agreements.

EducationFinanceFinancial Services
Series ADec 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Rize

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Rize creates customer-centric financial solutions for Fintechs, incumbents, and non-financial brands.

AppsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series ASep 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $11,400,000
Podsights

New York, New York, United States

Podsights builds the tools to take podcast advertising from guesswork to a science.

AdvertisingAnalyticsPodcast
SeedMar 23, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Realm

New York, New York, United States

Realm is an entertainment company that provides serialized entertainment for readers and listeners.

AppsAudiobooksContentDigital EntertainmentEBooksMedia and EntertainmentPublishingReading Apps
Series AJan 29, 2020
SpokenLayer

New York, New York, United States

SpokenLayer is a digital audio creative studio, specializing in custom, high-quality, and short-form content.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAudioContentMedia and EntertainmentPodcast
Series AMar 1, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,800,000
Rize

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Rize creates customer-centric financial solutions for Fintechs, incumbents, and non-financial brands.

AppsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedAug 31, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Intersection

New York, New York, United States

Intersection is a home media and tech company that brings consumer amenities and data driven advertising to cities.

AdvertisingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentSmart Cities
Series UnknownNov 7, 2017
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Gimlet Media

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Gimlet Media is a developer of a digital media network platform that focuses on producing quality narrative podcasts.

AudioDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNewsPodcastSocial MediaVideo
Series ADec 7, 2015
Amount Raised: $6,000,000