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HackerNoon

HackerNoon

Private
Edwards, ColoradoMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://hackernoon.com/

Last Round

Pre Seed

May 13, 2026

Est. Valuation

$50.25M

Total Funding Raised

$4.97M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

HackerNoon is a publishing and software company that operates an online platform for technologists to read, write, and publish stories.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Digital Publishing, News & Media, User-Generated Content, Digital Advertising, Creator Economy

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

tech publishing platformdeveloper communitytech mediatech blogcontent marketingsponsored contentthought leadershipuser-generated contentnative advertisingcreator economydigital publishingmedia outlettech newsletterbusiness bloggingdeveloper branding

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HackerNoon Comparables

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HackerNoon Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Pre SeedMay 13, 2026
VC RoundMay 15, 2023
StrategicJun 10, 2020
CrowdfundingFeb 22, 2019

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

David Smooke

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Linh Dao Smooke

COO, Co-Owner, Majority Shareholder

Executive Team

HackerNoon Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Market signals

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  • May 17, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 292% MoM, reaching 2.9 million.

  • May 13, 2026

    $3M round led by Crane Venture Partners.

HackerNoon Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is HackerNoon a public or private company?

HackerNoon is a private company.

What is the current stock price of HackerNoon?

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

How much is HackerNoon worth (valuation)?

HackerNoon's valuation is estimated at $50.3M based on funding round data.

Can I buy HackerNoon stock?

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When was HackerNoon's last funding round?

HackerNoon's most recent funding round was Pre Seed on May 15, 2023.

Who are the main investors in HackerNoon?

Key investors in HackerNoon include Forward Research, Crane Venture Partners.

Will HackerNoon IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for HackerNoon.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEdwards, Colorado
Employee Range221
Year Founded2016
Last FundingMay 13, 2026

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