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Forbes Inc.: A global internet media company specializing in business, investment, and lifestyle news.

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Jersey City, NJ, US
Founded
1917
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Founded in 1917 by B.C. Forbes, Forbes Inc. is a global internet media company headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The company's core mission is to deliver news and insights on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle. Forbes publishes a bi-monthly business magazine and operates a comprehensive online platform that serves a worldwide audience. Their market focus includes professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking authoritative content and analysis.

Notable figures affiliated with Forbes include its editor, Randall Lane. The company is owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments. Forbes has achieved significant milestones, such as maintaining a substantial circulation and establishing itself as a trusted source of business news for over a century. Its impact is evident in its influential rankings, such as the Forbes 400 and Forbes Global 2000, which shape public perception and business strategies globally.

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Forbes - Quick Facts

Who are Forbes' competitors?

Companies similar to Forbes include Fortune, Forbes Media, News and Hearst Communications.

When was Forbes founded?

Forbes was founded in 1917.

Where is Forbes' headquarters located?

Forbes' headquarters is located in Jersey City, NJ, US.

When was Forbes' last funding round?

Forbes' most recent funding round was for $200M (USD) in February 2022.

How much has Forbes raised to-date?

As of Feb 10, 2022, Forbes has raised a total of $200M (USD).

How many employees does Forbes have?

Forbes has 10,000 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Forbes - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Advertising
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Media
  • News
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  • Data
  • Media
  • Publishing
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513110Newspaper Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2710Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2711Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
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SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives