Subscription sports media.
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2016
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2016
The Athletic, established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, redefined digital sports media through its direct-to-consumer subscription model. With a substantial team of over 600 full-time employees, the company delivered comprehensive coverage of more than 250 professional and collegiate sports teams across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Its newsroom produced extensive in-depth articles, complemented by a rich library of over 120 podcasts and premium video content. Operating as a remote-friendly organization, The Athletic maintained offices in key locations including San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne, fostering a diverse and geographically distributed workforce.
The Athletic, established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, redefined digital sports media through its direct-to-consumer subscription model. With a substantial team of over 600 full-time employees, the company delivered comprehensive coverage of more than 250 professional and collegiate sports teams across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Its newsroom produced extensive in-depth articles, complemented by a rich library of over 120 podcasts and premium video content. Operating as a remote-friendly organization, The Athletic maintained offices in key locations including San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne, fostering a diverse and geographically distributed workforce.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2016
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2016
Consumer
Consumer
Consumer -> Content
Consumer -> Content
Team size: 600
Hiring: No
Team size: 600
Hiring: No
