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Blavity
500 GlobalLos Angeles, US · 7 known investors
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Blavity is a US media company that produces and curates video and editorial content for Black millennial audiences across the African diaspora. Its platform is created by and for that audience, publishing multicultural content and coverage of topics such as systemic racism and representation in media.
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Investors · 7
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2018
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Blavity do?
- Blavity is a US media company that produces and curates video and editorial content for Black millennial audiences across the African diaspora. Its platform is created by and for that audience, publishing multicultural content and coverage of topics such as systemic racism and representation in media.
- Who founded Blavity?
- Blavity was founded by Jeff Nelson, Aaron Samuels, Jonathan Jackson, Morgan DeBaun.
- Who are Blavity's investors?
- Blavity's investors include 500 Global, Vista Venture Partners, Comcast Ventures, Cross Culture Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Harlem Capital Partners, Plexo Capital.
- How much funding has Blavity raised?
- Blavity has disclosed $6.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Blavity headquartered?
- Blavity is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.