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BuzzFeed
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed

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BuzzFeed, Inc.: A U.S. internet media company streaming diverse entertainment and informative content online and on mobile.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2006
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BuzzFeed, Inc. is a U.S.-based internet media company founded on November 1, 2006, by Jonah Peretti and John S. Johnson III. Headquartered in New York City, BuzzFeed offers a wide range of entertainment and informative content, including videos, pictures, articles, and quizzes, across various topics such as politics, sports, food, business, science, and music. The company streams its content online and via mobile platforms, catering primarily to a digital-savvy audience.

BuzzFeed has achieved significant milestones, including becoming a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker BZFD. The company reported a revenue of $253 million in 2023. Despite facing financial challenges with an operating income of -$40 million and a net income of -$89 million in the same year, BuzzFeed remains influential in the online media industry. Notable figures include CEO Jonah Peretti and publisher Dao Nguyen.

BuzzFeed - Quick Facts

When was BuzzFeed founded?

BuzzFeed was founded in 2006.

Where is BuzzFeed's headquarters located?

BuzzFeed's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was BuzzFeed's last funding round?

BuzzFeed's most recent funding round was for $150M (USD) in December 2021.

How much has BuzzFeed raised to-date?

As of Dec 6, 2021, BuzzFeed has raised a total of $696.3M (USD).

How many employees does BuzzFeed have?

BuzzFeed has 1,368 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

BuzzFeed - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Entertainment
  • News
Tags
  • Media
  • SaaS
Unique IDs
  • ein: 853022075
  • secCik: 0001828972
  • ticker: BZFD
  • ticker: BZFDW
NAICS
  • 510000Information
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 4890Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 4800Communications
  • 4899Communications Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 4922Other passenger land transport
  • 6120Wireless telecommunications activities
  • 6190Other telecommunications activities
Show 17 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 517400Satellite Telecommunications
  • 517410Satellite Telecommunications
  • 517810All Other Telecommunications
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 812000Personal and Laundry Services
  • 485300Taxi and Limousine Service
  • 517800All Other Telecommunications
  • 812900Other Personal Services
  • 485310Taxi and Ridesharing Services
  • 812990All Other Personal Services
SIC
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives