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TheBlaze

New York, US · Founded 2012

Blaze Media is an independent media company that produces news, opinion, and entertainment content for conservative audiences through multiple platforms including digital news, subscription television, radio, and podcasts. The company reaches over 64 million people monthly across video, podcasts, radio, digital print, and social media channels.

Founders & leadership

TheBlaze was founded in 2012 by Glenn Lee Beck and Christopher Jon Balfe.

GL
Glenn Lee BeckCo-founder
CJ
Christopher Jon BalfeCo-founder
JD
Joel Don CheatwoodExecutive
BL
Betsy Lake MorganExecutive
CB
Carolyn Bayley PolkeExecutive
KT
Kraig Thomas KitchinExecutive
LC
Lynne CostantiniExecutive

Board

DJ
Dan Joseph FigenshuBoard director
JE
Joseph Edwyn KerryBoard director
TC
Tania Colonna BeckBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2013

$6.4MraisedJul 2014 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joel Don CheatwoodExecutive Officer
  • Dan Joseph FigenshuDirector
  • Betsy Lake MorganExecutive Officer
  • Carolyn Bayley PolkeExecutive Officer
  • Kraig Thomas KitchinExecutive Officer
  • Glenn Lee BeckExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Joseph Edwyn KerryDirector
  • Lynne CostantiniExecutive Officer
  • Christopher Jon BalfeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Tania Colonna BeckDirector
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$6.4M
Minimum investment
$1M
Sales commissions
$2.8M
Placement agents
Hypatia Capital Advisors LLC
First sale
Mar 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
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 TheBlaze do?
Blaze Media is an independent media company that produces news, opinion, and entertainment content for conservative audiences through multiple platforms including digital news, subscription television, radio, and podcasts. The company reaches over 64 million people monthly across video, podcasts, radio, digital print, and social media channels.
Who founded TheBlaze?
TheBlaze was founded by Glenn Lee Beck, Christopher Jon Balfe in 2012.
How much funding has TheBlaze raised?
TheBlaze has disclosed $6.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is TheBlaze headquartered?
TheBlaze is headquartered in New York, US.