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NewsBreak
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJul 1, 2026
NewsBreak

NewsBreak

Series B

Newsbreak: A digital news platform, serving as Rappler's investigative arm, based in NYC and Philippines.

HQ
Knoxville, TN, US
Founded
2001
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NewsBreak is a digital news platform that serves as the investigative arm of the online news organization Rappler. Based in New York City and the Philippines, NewsBreak focuses on delivering in-depth investigative journalism and current affairs coverage. Initially launched as a weekly print magazine in 2001, it transitioned to an online format in 2006.

NewsBreak has significantly impacted the media landscape by providing rigorous investigative reporting and research. Its affiliation with Rappler enhances its reach and credibility, contributing to informed public discourse. The platform continues to be a vital source of news and analysis in both the U.S. and the Philippines.

NewsBreak - Products & Services

  • NewsBreak Local News App logo

    NewsBreak Local News App

    NewsBreak's app delivers personalized local news, alerts, and community updates to U.S. readers.

    Competing Products

    Apple logo
    Flipboard logo
    Yahoo logo
  • NewsBreak Local Business Spotlight logo

    NewsBreak Local Business Spotlight

    NewsBreak's local business spotlight uses an AI chat to turn a business story into a featured local article.

  • NewsBreak Creator Program logo

    NewsBreak Creator Program

    NewsBreak's creator program enables independent writers and video storytellers to publish local content and monetize their audience.

  • NewsBreak Advertising Platform logo

    NewsBreak Advertising Platform

    NewsBreak's self-serve advertising platform helps businesses reach hyper-engaged local audiences with native and video ad formats.

  • NewsBreak Publisher Platform logo

    NewsBreak Publisher Platform

    NewsBreak's publisher platform lets local news outlets distribute full articles natively and grow readership and revenue.

NewsBreak - Similar Companies

Yahoo logo

Yahoo

yahooinc.com

Apple logo

Apple

britannica.com

Flipboard logo

Flipboard

flipboard.com

Particle Media logo

Particle Media

newsbreak.com

Newser logo

Newser

newser.com

Newsreels logo

Newsreels

newsreels.app

RocaNews logo

RocaNews

rocanews.com

NewsBasis logo

NewsBasis

newsbasis.com

Vizo logo

Vizo

vizonews.com

Bring Me The News logo

Bring Me The News

bringmethenews.com

News Corp logo

News Corp

newscorp.com

News Navigator logo

News Navigator

Muck Rack logo

Muck Rack

muckrack.com

Breaking Media logo

Breaking Media

breakingmedia.com

Anews logo

Anews

NewsBreak - Quick Facts

Who are NewsBreak's competitors?

Companies similar to NewsBreak include Yahoo, Apple, Flipboard and Particle Media.

When was NewsBreak founded?

NewsBreak was founded in 2001.

Where is NewsBreak's headquarters located?

NewsBreak's headquarters is located in Knoxville, TN, US.

When was NewsBreak's last funding round?

NewsBreak's most recent funding round was for $1.5M (USD) in March 2017.

How much has NewsBreak raised to-date?

As of Mar 17, 2017, NewsBreak has raised a total of $1.5M (USD).

How many employees does NewsBreak have?

NewsBreak has 125 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

NewsBreak - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Consumers
Tags
  • Data Information
  • Media
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software