Global Grind

Global Grind

Founded 2007

New York, United States 21 employees Venture round Total: $7.10M Digital Media, Music +1

Global Grind is a digital media platform that focuses on the intersection between hip-hop and popular culture. Founded in 2006 by Russell Simmons, it boasts over 4 million unique users per month, predominantly from the 18-34 age group, with slightly more female users. The platform offers a wide range of content including celebrity news, lifestyle articles, entertainment updates, and music news, catering to the diverse interests of its audience. Global Grind has been able to maintain its relevance by providing compelling digital experiences and serving as a trendsetter in culture, music, and style. Based in New York City, Global Grind has garnered funding from prestigious investors such as Accel Partners and the renowned hip-hop figure Russell Simmons. Their $2.60M venture round investment in October 2009 underlines the confidence of these investors in the platform's potential for growth and its ability to resonate with the evolving segment it targets. The platform offers a varied selection of multimedia content that resonates with its user base, allowing them to easily access, share, and discuss content that aligns with their interests. With its successful track record and influential backing, Global Grind presents a promising investment opportunity in the digital media and social media industries.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Venture Round	$2.60M	-		07 Oct 2009
Series B	$4.50M	-		01 Aug 2007
Series A	Undisclosed	1	Russell Simmons	01 Sep 2006

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Venture Round

$2.60M

07 Oct 2009

Series B

$4.50M

01 Aug 2007

Series A

Undisclosed

Russell Simmons

01 Sep 2006

FAQ About Global Grind

GlobalGrind.com is Hip-Pop, the "hip" side of popular culture. We chronicle celebrities (blogs/exclusives), lifestyle content, entertainment news, style, music and news with an authoritative voice. And we serve it up to an active multi-racial audience (18-34 years of age, 52%F/48%M) to consume and...

Global Grind was founded in 2007.

Global Grind is headquartered in New York, United States.

Global Grind operates in Digital Media, Music and Social Media. Its work centres on celebrity news, lifestyle content, entertainment news and music.

Global Grind has approximately 21 employees.

Global Grind has completed 3 funding rounds, raising a total of $7.10M. The latest funding stage is Venture round.

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