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HackerNoon

HackerNoon

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

Last Round

VC Round

May 15, 2023

Est. Valuation

$50.25M

Total Funding Raised

$2.07M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

HackerNoon operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in Edwards, Colorado. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in May 2023.

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

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Historical Pricing

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Pricing history

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Momentum history

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HackerNoon Comparables

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HackerNoon comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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HackerNoon Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
VC RoundMay 15, 2023
StrategicJun 10, 2020
CrowdfundingFeb 22, 2019
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

David Smooke

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Linh Dao Smooke

COO, Co-Owner, Majority Shareholder

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HackerNoon Investors

Notable investors and investment history

HackerNoon investors
InvestorRounds
Forward ResearchVC Round
Greater Colorado Venture FundStrategic

Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

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    Added Huethwohl, a technology startup, as a customer.

  • Jun 22, 2026

    Added Creasion, a technology startup, as a customer.

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HackerNoon Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HackerNoon's valuation, stock price, and market status.

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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks HackerNoon's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is HackerNoon worth (valuation)?

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

Can I buy HackerNoon stock?

HackerNoon shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was HackerNoon's last funding round?

HackerNoon's most recent funding round was VC Round on May 15, 2023.

Who are the main investors in HackerNoon?

Key investors in HackerNoon include Forward Research.

Will HackerNoon IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for HackerNoon.

How can I track HackerNoon secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in HackerNoon's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEdwards, Colorado
Employee Range220
Year Founded2016
Last FundingMay 15, 2023

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