MDIF provides affordable financing and technical assistance to independent news and information businesses in challenging environments, helping them to become financially sustainable. We invest in media that provide the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies. MDIF has invested $166.7 million in 114 independent news businesses in 39 countries since 1996. Our dedicated team of highly skilled professionals help clients build financially viable businesses, while providing real financial and social returns to a wide range of impact investors. More than 77 million people in the developing world get their news from MDIF clients.
Digital News Ventures
Venture CapitalMDIF provides affordable financing and technical assistance to independent news and information businesses in challenging environments, helping them to become financially sustainable.
Founded 1995
New York, United States
10-50 employees
Advertising, Financial Services
New York, United States
10-50 employees
Advertising, Financial Services
18
Total Investments
15
Portfolio Companies
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Exits
2
Industries
General Information
Industries
Advertising, Financial Services
Funding Stage
Seed
Company Overview
Investment Criteria
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About Digital News Ventures
Recent Investments (18)
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| Series B | •••••• | Feb 2024 | |
| Venture Round | •••••• | Apr 2023 | |
| Venture Round | •••••• | Apr 2023 | |
| Venture Round | •••••• | Apr 2023 | |
| Seed Round | •••••• | Dec 2021 | |
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Venture Round | •••••• | Apr 2021 |
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Debt Financing | •••••• | Jan 2021 |
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Venture Round | •••••• | Jul 2020 |
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