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theSkimm
49 W 23rd St., 10TH FLOOR
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212-643-0099
http://www.theskimm.com/

Former NBC News producers, Weisberg and Zakin founded theSkimm in 2012 guided by a mission to provide a generation that is turning away from traditional news with a fresh way to stay informed. Under the brand promise 'the Skimm makes it easier to be smarter,' theSkimm has focused on integrating into the routines of its sought-after demographic. theSkimm is first and foremost about its community. Through premium natively integrated sponsorship and affiliate relationships, the Daily Skimm email has become the morning news destination for its millions of devoted followers.

Key Contact
Name
Danielle Weisberg
Title
Founder
E-Mail
Funding Events

Date
Amount
Type
Investors
Valuation
06/02/16 $8,000,000 Series B 21st Century Fox
undisclosed
03/16/18 $12,000,000 Series C 21st Century Fox
Homebrew
RRE Ventures
Sara Blakely
undisclosed