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Defy Media
DEFY Media is a digital media producer based in Long Beach, United States, founded in 2013. The company operates as a multi-channel YouTube network.
Defy Media
DEFY Media is a digital media producer based in Long Beach, United States, founded in 2013. The company operates as a multi-channel YouTube network. It has secured $70 million in total funding.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Additional offices
Santa Monica, CA, United States · New York, NY, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What media brands does Defy Media own?
Defy Media's portfolio has historically included digital brands such as Smosh (comedy and sketch), Break.com (viral videos), Screen Junkies (film and TV commentary), and Clevver (pop culture news). The company acquired Smosh in 2017 (per The Verge, 2017). These brands target primarily millennial and Gen Z audiences.
What investment stages or asset classes does Defy Media target?
Defy Media does not target specific investment stages or asset classes in the traditional sense. Its business involves owning and operating digital media properties, which are operational businesses rather than portfolio investments. There is no public record of Defy Media making external venture capital or private equity investments.
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