News Break
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Jan 7, 2021
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$138.2M
Company Overview
News Break is a technology company that operates a local news aggregation platform providing geographically specific news and information to users through a mobile app and website.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
News & Media, Digital Advertising, Creator Economy, User-Generated Content
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Revenue Share, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
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News Break Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Jan 7, 2021 | ||||
| Corporate Funding | May 27, 2020 | ||||
| Series B | May 11, 2017 | ||||
| Series B | Feb 27, 2017 | ||||
| Series A | Nov 8, 2016 | ||||
Series A | Sep 12, 2016 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
News Break Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| IDG Capital | Series C, Series B, Angel, Series A |
| ZhenFund | Series B, Series A |
| NetEase Capital | Series B |
| IDC Network | Series C, Series B |
| NetEase | Angel |
| Francisco Partners | Series C |
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- Dec 10, 2025
Added TWC Group, a data and analytics startup, as a customer.
- Sep 8, 2025
Added Fontes International, a Political Risk & Consulting startup.
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Is News Break a public or private company?
News Break is a private company.
What is the current stock price of News Break?
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How much is News Break worth (valuation)?
News Break's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.
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When was News Break's last funding round?
News Break's most recent funding round was Series C on January 7, 2021.
Who are the main investors in News Break?
Key investors in News Break include Francisco Partners.
Will News Break IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for News Break.
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