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Recount Media

New York, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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TheRecount is a news and media platform that delivers political coverage and analysis with a focus on facts, connecting current events to future implications while maintaining an accessible and engaging tone.

Founders & leadership

Recount Media was founded in 2018 by JOHN BATTELLE and JOHN HEILEMANN.

JBJOHN BATTELLE
JOHN BATTELLEin𝕏Co-Founder, CEO2018–2023General Partner at Battelle Media
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JOHN HEILEMANNCo-founder

Board

FWFRED WILSON
FRED WILSONin𝕏Board directorCo-founder & Partner at Union Square Ventures

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$21.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2021

$15.4MraisedMay 2021 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • FRED WILSONDirector
  • JOHN BATTELLEExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOHN HEILEMANNDirector
Offering amount
$20.9M
Amount sold
$15.4M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$6MraisedMar 2020 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • FRED WILSONDirector
  • JOHN BATTELLEDirector
  • JOHN HEILEMANNDirector
Offering amount
$13M
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Recount Media do?
TheRecount is a news and media platform that delivers political coverage and analysis with a focus on facts, connecting current events to future implications while maintaining an accessible and engaging tone.
Who founded Recount Media?
Recount Media was founded by JOHN BATTELLE, JOHN HEILEMANN in 2018.
Who are Recount Media's investors?
Recount Media's investors include Burda Principal Investments, Transmedia Capital, Union Square Ventures (USV), Foundry, True Ventures.
How much funding has Recount Media raised?
Recount Media has disclosed $21.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Recount Media headquartered?
Recount Media is headquartered in New York, US.