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Haystack News

Haystack News

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://www.haystack.tv/

Last Round

VC Round

Jun 15, 2019

Total Funding Raised

$4.5M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Haystack News is a media and technology company that offers a personalized online headline news channel featuring coverage of current events from local to global sources through an OTT streaming service that combines AI, big data, and editorial curation.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Streaming Platforms, News & Media, Digital Advertising

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Freemium, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

news aggregatorstreaming newsconnected TVCTVad-supported videoAVODFAST channelcontent distributionpersonalized newsvideo monetizationlinear streamingcord cuttingsmart TV appnews curation

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Haystack News Comparables

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Haystack News Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
VC RoundJun 15, 2019
Series ASep 5, 2018
SeedFeb 18, 2016
SeedApr 13, 2015

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Daniel Barreto

Co-Founder CEO

Founding Team

Haystack News Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Haystack News investors
InvestorRounds
Zorlu VenturesVC Round, Series A
StartXVC Round, Series A
Inspovation VenturesSeed
AltaIR CapitalVC Round, Series A
Vestel VenturesSeries A
SGH CapitalSeed
DeltaG VenturesSeed

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Haystack News Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Haystack News a public or private company?

Haystack News is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Haystack News?

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

How much is Haystack News worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Haystack News is not publicly available.

Can I buy Haystack News stock?

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When was Haystack News's last funding round?

Haystack News's most recent funding round was VC Round on June 15, 2019.

Who are the main investors in Haystack News?

Key investors in Haystack News include Vestel Ventures.

Will Haystack News IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Haystack News.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range27
Year Founded2013
Last FundingJun 15, 2019

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