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Vice Media
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Vice Media

Vice Media

Acquired Subsidiary

Global media company, Vice Media Inc, specializes in arts, culture, news, and technology across multiple platforms.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1994
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Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1994 by Gavin McInnes, Shane Smith, and Suroosh Alvi, Vice Media Inc. is a global media company headquartered in New York City. The company's core mission is to provide cutting-edge content on arts, culture, news, and technology through various platforms including TV, radio, publishing, and internet advertising. Vice Media offers a wide range of services covering news and politics, education, culture, gender and sexuality, food and drink, science, and technology. Their market focus spans a global audience with a significant presence in both North America and Europe.

Notable figures affiliated with Vice Media include co-founders Shane Smith and Suroosh Alvi, with Ellis Jones serving as the editor-in-chief of its magazine. The company has attracted investments from prominent entities such as Disney and A&E Networks. Key achievements include a circulation of 900,000 worldwide for its magazine and the successful expansion into television with Vice TV. Vice Media has significantly impacted contemporary media by blending traditional journalism with innovative storytelling across multiple platforms.

Vice Media - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Fortress Investment Group

    Acquired Vice Media • $350M • Jul 31, 2023

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Vice Media - Quick Facts

Who are Vice Media's competitors?

Companies similar to Vice Media include Vox Media, The Verge, First Look Media and Recount Media.

When was Vice Media founded?

Vice Media was founded in 1994.

Where is Vice Media's headquarters located?

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

When was Vice Media's last funding round?

Vice Media's most recent funding round was for $350M (USD) in May 2023.

How much has Vice Media raised to-date?

As of May 15, 2023, Vice Media has raised a total of $1.7B (USD).

Vice Media - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Subscription
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Media
  • Publishing
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  • Data
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
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NAICS
  • 513130Book Publishers
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing