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Recount Media

New York, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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.

Media & Entertainment

Founders & leadership

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

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JOHN BATTELLECo-founder
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JOHN HEILEMANNCo-founder

Board

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

Investors · 4

Burda Principal InvestmentsMunich
Transmedia CapitalSan Francisco · $5M
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8Mvia Fred Wilson · board
FoundryreportedBoulder · $250K – $15M

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.

In the news

The Recount - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Checkmediabiasfactcheck.com · Dec 2023The Recount - Burda Principal Investmentsburdaprincipalinvestments.com · May 2022Recount Media Raises $18 Million | Editor and Publishereditorandpublisher.com · May 2021The Recount raises $13 million in Series A roundaxios.com · Mar 2020

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.
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.