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Axios Media

Arlington, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Founders & leadership

Axios Media was founded in 2016 by Roy Schwartz, Jim VandeHei, and Mike Allen.

RSRoy Schwartz
Roy SchwartzinCo-founderRoy Schwartz is co-founder of Axios and Axios HQ, and co-authored Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less. He was executive producer of Axios on HBO.
JVJim VandeHei
Jim VandeHeiinCo-founderJim VandeHei is co-founder of Axios and Politico, and serves as Chairman of Axios HQ. He co-authored Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less and is an executive producer of "Axios on HBO."
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Mike AllenCo-founder
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Andrew LackNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Eric HippeauBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$18.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

$18.5MraisedApr 2018 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew LackDirector
  • Eric HippeauDirector
  • Roy SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jim VandeHeiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mike AllenDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$18.5M
First sale
Nov 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Axios Media went on to found or lead other companies.

In the news

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Axios Media?
Axios Media was founded by Roy Schwartz, Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen in 2016.
Who are Axios Media's investors?
Axios Media's investors include Greycroft Partners, Lerer Hippeau.
How much funding has Axios Media raised?
Axios Media has disclosed $18.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Axios Media headquartered?
Axios Media is headquartered in Arlington, US.