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Complex Media

Acquired

New York, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Acquired by Verizon (Verizon/Hearst); later resold to BuzzFeed, then NTWRK April 2016 · terms undisclosed — Later resold: BuzzFeed acquired for ~$300M (2021); NTWRK acquired for $108.6M cash (2024) · source ↗

Complex Media (Complex Networks) was a digital media company covering youth/urban culture, music, style, sneakers, and pop culture, monetized via branded content and advertising.

Founders & leadership

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Marc EckoFounderMarc Ecko has held leadership roles in fashion, media, and education sectors, and currently serves as Chief Creative and Innovation Officer at Complex Media. He also holds positions at XQ Institute and Emerson Collective's Culture Council, and has authored a book on personal empowerment.
BKBrian Kelley
Brian KelleyExecutive
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Richard SheldonExecutive
RA
Richard AntonielloExecutive

Board

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David BlumbergBoard director
KEKevin Efrusy
Kevin EfrusyBoard directorPartner at Accel
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Neeraj KhemlaniBoard director
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Christopher PacittiBoard director

Investors · 2

AccelinferredPalo Alto · $500K – $100Mvia Kevin Efrusy · board

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$21.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$21.2MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian KelleyExecutive Officer
  • David BlumbergDirector
  • Richard SheldonExecutive Officer
  • Kevin EfrusyDirector
  • Marc EckoDirector
  • Neeraj KhemlaniDirector
  • Christopher PacittiDirector
  • Richard AntonielloExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$21.2M
Amount sold
$21.2M
Proceeds to insiders
$241.7K
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Complex Media do?
Complex Media (Complex Networks) was a digital media company covering youth/urban culture, music, style, sneakers, and pop culture, monetized via branded content and advertising.
Who founded Complex Media?
Complex Media was founded by Marc Ecko.
Who are Complex Media's investors?
Complex Media's investors include S3 Ventures, Accel.
How much funding has Complex Media raised?
Complex Media has disclosed $21.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Complex Media headquartered?
Complex Media is headquartered in New York, US.