BuzzFeed
NASDAQ: BZFDNew York, US · Founded 2008 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors
BuzzFeed is a digital media company that produces entertainment, news, and content across pop culture, food, and commerce for online audiences. The company operates multiple brands and platforms including BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty, with recent expansions into social media and AI-driven content experiences.
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Founders & leadership
BuzzFeed was founded in 2008 by Jonah Peretti and John Johnson III.
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Jonah PerettiinDirector and President of AI
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John Johnson IIICo-founder
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Mark FracktExecutive
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Greg ColemanExecutive
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Allison LucasExecutive
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JON STEINBERGPresident and Chief Operating Officer2010–2014
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MIKE PERLISNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 8
Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Crosscut VenturesLos Angeles · $250K – $750K
Founder CollectiveCambridge
Lerer HippeauNew York · $500K – $2Mvia Eric Hippeau · board
Matter VenturesSan Francisco
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40Mvia Patrick Kerins · board
Velvet Sea VenturesWest Palm Beach
RRE Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $5M – $15Mvia Will Porteous · board
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$465.8M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2011–2016
▶$200MraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$200MraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ken LererDirector
- Mark FracktExecutive Officer
- Greg ColemanExecutive Officer, Director
- Chris DixonDirector
- Allison LucasExecutive Officer
- Patrick KerinsDirector
- John Johnson IIIDirector
- Jonah PerettiExecutive Officer, Director
- Will PorteousDirector
- Eric HippeauDirector
- Scott EnglishDirector
- Offering amount
- $200M
- Amount sold
- $200M
- First sale
- Nov 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$200MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonah PerettiExecutive Officer, Director
- John Johnson IIIDirector
- Eric HippeauDirector
- Gregory ColemanExecutive Officer, Director
- Chris DixonDirector
- Allison LucasExecutive Officer
- Kenneth LererDirector
- Patrick KerinsDirector
- Will PorteousDirector
- Scott EnglishDirector
- Mark FracktExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $300M
- Amount sold
- $200M
- First sale
- Sep 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$251.5KraisedFeb 2015 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$251.5KraisedFeb 2015 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris DixonDirector
- Kenneth LererDirector
- Patrick KerinsDirector
- Mark FracktExecutive Officer
- Scott EnglishDirector
- Will PorteousDirector
- Greg ColemanExecutive Officer, Director
- John Johnson IIIDirector
- Allison LucasExecutive Officer
- Jonah PerettiExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric HippeauDirector
- Offering amount
- $251.5K
- Amount sold
- $251.5K
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$50MraisedAug 2014 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$50MraisedAug 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris DixonDirector
- Patrick KerinsDirector
- Scott EnglishDirector
- Allison LucasExecutive Officer
- Kenneth LererDirector
- Mark FracktExecutive Officer
- Jonah PerettiExecutive Officer, Director
- Will PorteousDirector
- Eric HippeauDirector
- John Johnson IIIDirector
- Offering amount
- $50M
- Amount sold
- $50M
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15.5MraisedJan 2012 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$15.5MraisedJan 2012 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- JOHN JOHNSON IIIDirector
- SCOTT ENGLISHDirector
- KENNETH LERERDirector
- JON STEINBERGExecutive Officer
- MIKE PERLISDirector
- MARK FRACKTExecutive Officer
- PATRICK KERINSDirector
- JONAH PERETTIExecutive Officer, Director
- WILL PORTEOUSDirector
- Offering amount
- $15.5M
- Amount sold
- $15.5M
- First sale
- Dec 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2008
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
5 people who came through BuzzFeed went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BuzzFeed do?
- BuzzFeed is a digital media company that produces entertainment, news, and content across pop culture, food, and commerce for online audiences. The company operates multiple brands and platforms including BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty, with recent expansions into social media and AI-driven content experiences.
- Who founded BuzzFeed?
- BuzzFeed was founded by Jonah Peretti, John Johnson III in 2008.
- Who are BuzzFeed's investors?
- BuzzFeed's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Crosscut Ventures, Founder Collective, Lerer Hippeau, Matter Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Velvet Sea Ventures, RRE Ventures.
- How much funding has BuzzFeed raised?
- BuzzFeed has disclosed $465.8M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is BuzzFeed headquartered?
- BuzzFeed is headquartered in New York, US.