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Semafor
New York, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Semafor is a global news platform designed to deliver journalism with transparency by separating facts, analysis, opinion, and counter-narratives, serving a global audience of informed citizens. The company pairs original reporting with diverse perspectives to provide comprehensive coverage of complex global issues including climate change, pandemics, political instability, and inequality.
Founders & leadership
Semafor was founded in 2022 by Justin Brainerd Smith and Ben Smith.
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$107.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2025
▶$63.6MraisedJan 2026 · 28 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Garett WileyExecutive Officer
- Justin Brainerd SmithExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $63.6M
- Amount sold
- $63.6M
- First sale
- Dec 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$19MraisedMay 2023 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Garett WileyExecutive Officer
- Justin Brainerd SmithExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $19M
- Amount sold
- $19M
- First sale
- Feb 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$24.6MraisedJun 2022 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Garett WileyExecutive Officer
- Justin Brainerd SmithExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $24.6M
- Amount sold
- $24.6M
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Semafor went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Semafor do?
- Semafor is a global news platform designed to deliver journalism with transparency by separating facts, analysis, opinion, and counter-narratives, serving a global audience of informed citizens. The company pairs original reporting with diverse perspectives to provide comprehensive coverage of complex global issues including climate change, pandemics, political instability, and inequality.
- Who founded Semafor?
- Semafor was founded by Justin Brainerd Smith, Ben Smith in 2022.
- Who are Semafor's investors?
- Semafor's investors include AME Cloud Ventures, Elsewhere Partners, HCVC.
- How much funding has Semafor raised?
- Semafor has disclosed $107.2M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Semafor headquartered?
- Semafor is headquartered in New York, US.