Semafor
Semafor is a global news organization that publishes on its website, in newsletters and through live events. Its articles separate reported facts from the journalist's analysis and other views in a fixed format. It covers business, politics, technology and world news, with bureaus in New York, Washington, London and Africa, and makes much of its revenue from sponsorships and events.
Consumer & mediaDigital news media and eventsNew York, United States
FoundersSince 2022
- Justin B. SmithCEO
- Ben SmithEditor-in-chief
- Valuation
- $330M
- Total raised
- $74M
- Last round · Jan 2026
- Series A
- Founded
- 2022
- Employees
- 60
Funding rounds
DateRound · leadRaisedValuation
Jan 7, 2026Series A$30M$330M
May 24, 2023Pre-seed extension$19M—
May 2022Pre-seed$25M—
Team
- Justin B. SmithCo-founder and CEO
- Ben SmithCo-founder and Editor-in-chief
- Rachel OppenheimChief Revenue Officer



