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Red Herring
AddedFeb 17, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Red Herring

Red Herring

Red Herring: A media company specializing in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial finance.

HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
1993
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Founded in 1993, Red Herring is a media company dedicated to covering innovation, technology, financing, and entrepreneurial activity. Its core mission is to provide insightful analysis and comprehensive reporting on the latest trends and developments in the tech industry. Red Herring offers a range of services including news articles, feature stories, and event coverage, with a market focus on startups, mobile technology, enterprise solutions, consumer tech, and social media.

Notable for its annual "Red Herring Top 100" awards, which recognize the most promising private ventures from around the world, Red Herring has made a significant impact on the tech community. The company has been affiliated with influential figures in the tech and investment sectors and has garnered attention from top investors. Its key achievements include identifying early-stage companies that have gone on to become industry leaders. Red Herring continues to be a trusted source of information and a catalyst for innovation in the technology sector.

Red Herring - Quick Facts

When was Red Herring founded?

Red Herring was founded in 1993.

Where is Red Herring's headquarters located?

Red Herring's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, US.

When was Red Herring's last funding round?

Red Herring's most recent funding round was for $5M (USD) in October 2001.

How much has Red Herring raised to-date?

As of Oct 8, 2001, Red Herring has raised a total of $33M (USD).

How many employees does Red Herring have?

Red Herring has 175 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Red Herring - Classification

Technology
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Events
  • Media
Tags
  • SaaS