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Eastern Standard Times

Eastern Standard Times

Private
West Hollywood, CaliforniaMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://www.easternstandardtimes.com/

Last Round

Series A

Mar 21, 2023

Est. Valuation

$100M

Total Funding Raised

$48M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Eastern Standard Times is a media and entertainment company that develops, finances, and produces web-optimized video content aimed at connecting Eastern and Western youth cultures while challenging narratives about Asian people and culture.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

News & Media, Content Creation, Streaming Platforms

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

digital mediavideo journalismshort-form videodocumentary productionAsian diasporamedia productioncontent studiodigital publisherGen Z medianiche mediaindie mediacreator economymedia startup

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Eastern Standard Times Comparables

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Eastern Standard Times Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AMar 21, 2023
GrantNov 16, 2022
GrantJul 1, 2022
SeedDec 1, 2021
SeedSep 21, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Eric Tu

Co-Founder COO

Founding Team

Eastern Standard Times Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Eastern Standard Times investors
InvestorRounds
BRV Capital ManagementSeries A, Seed
Goodwater CapitalSeed
GSR MarketsSeries A
Galaxy InteractiveSeries A, Seed
Galaxy DigitalSeries A
500 GlobalSeed
Republic CryptoSeries A

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    Monthly visitors increased 60% MoM, from 4.4K to 7K.

Eastern Standard Times Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Eastern Standard Times a public or private company?

Eastern Standard Times is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Eastern Standard Times?

Eastern Standard Times is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Eastern Standard Times worth (valuation)?

Eastern Standard Times's valuation is estimated at $100.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Eastern Standard Times stock?

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When was Eastern Standard Times's last funding round?

Eastern Standard Times's most recent funding round was Series A on March 21, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Eastern Standard Times?

Key investors in Eastern Standard Times include BRV Capital Management, Google, Galaxy Interactive.

Will Eastern Standard Times IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Eastern Standard Times.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWest Hollywood, California
Employee Range12
Year Founded2021
Last FundingMar 21, 2023

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