Blavity
Los Angeles, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors
Blavity is a digital media company producing news and content focused on Black culture, identity, and current events, serving Black millennials and Gen Z audiences. It publishes editorial coverage across topics such as politics, social issues, and entertainment.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Founders & leadership
Blavity was founded in 2015 by Morgan DeBaun.
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Morgan DeBaunPresident, CFO and Secretary
Investors · 8
Base Venture Management, Inc.Oakland · $100K – $700K
Comcast VenturesNew York · $2M – $15M
Kapor CapitalOakland · $100K – $1M
MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
Cross Culture Venturesreported
GV (Google Ventures)reported · 3 sourcesMountain View · $250K – $50Mvia John Lyman · led
Harlem Capital PartnersreportedNew York · $1M – $2.5M
Plexo Capitalreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $10K – $5M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2018
▶$6.5MraisedAug 2018 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6.5MraisedAug 2018 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John LymanDirector
- Aaron SamuelsDirector
- Morgan DeBaunExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.5M
- Amount sold
- $6.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.9MraisedApr 2017 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.9MraisedApr 2017 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Morgan DeBaunExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Blavity raises $6.5M Series A round led by GVtechcrunch.com · Jul 2018Frequently asked questions
- What does Blavity do?
- Blavity is a digital media company producing news and content focused on Black culture, identity, and current events, serving Black millennials and Gen Z audiences. It publishes editorial coverage across topics such as politics, social issues, and entertainment.
- Who founded Blavity?
- Blavity was founded by Morgan DeBaun in 2015.
- Who are Blavity's investors?
- Blavity's investors include Base Venture Management, Inc., Comcast Ventures, Kapor Capital, MaC Venture Capital, Cross Culture Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Harlem Capital Partners, Plexo Capital.
- How much funding has Blavity raised?
- Blavity has disclosed $8.4M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Blavity headquartered?
- Blavity is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.