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NowPublic

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Basic Information

Startup Name: NowPublic
Current Startup Status: Acquired
Startup Website: http://www.nowpublic.com/
Startup Blog: http://blog.nowpublic.com/  NowPublic RSS Feed

Startup Description

NowPublic is a participatory news network which mobilizes an army of reporters to cover the events that define our world. In twelve short months, the company has become one of the fastest growing news organizations with thousands of reporters in over 140 countries. During Hurricane Katrina, NowPublic had more reporters in the affected area than most news organizations have on their entire staff.

NowPublic Technologies, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company. The company owns and operates NowPublic.com, which showcases its platform for citizen journalism. Learn more about the site, our management and advisory team, or contact us with your comments or questions.

In 2005 NowPublic became a recognized leader in the emerging field of citizen journalism. By harnessing the wisdom of crowds and tapping into the news creating potential of the hundreds of millions of Internet users, bloggers and photography enthusiasts, NowPublic is changing the way news is made and distributed.

Funding

Investors Round Date Raised
Brightspark Ventures , GrowthWorks , Rho Ventures Series B July 30, 2007 $10.6 million More Info
Brightspark Ventures Series A May 01, 2006 $1.4 million More Info
Rose Tech Ventures Seed / Angel Jan. 01, 2005 Undisclosed More Info
Total Raised: $12.0 million

Contact Information

Address:
204-576 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 3K1
Canada
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