HackerNoon
PrivateLast Round
Pre Seed
May 13, 2026
Est. Valuation
$50.25M
Total Funding Raised
$4.97M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
HackerNoon is a publishing and software company that operates an online platform for technologists to read, write, and publish stories.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
Digital Publishing, News & Media, User-Generated Content, Digital Advertising, Creator Economy
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
HackerNoon Comps
Public and private peers based on sector, stage, and business model.
| Company | Status | Est. Valuation | Rev Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Private | $86.0B | ~40x |
| Cohere | Private | $5.0B | -- |
| Competitor 1 | Public | $XX.XB | XXx |
| Competitor 2 | Public | $XX.XB | XXx |
HackerNoon Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Seed | May 13, 2026 | ||||
| VC Round | May 15, 2023 | ||||
| Strategic | Jun 10, 2020 | ||||
| Crowdfunding | Feb 22, 2019 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
HackerNoon Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Plug and Play Tech Center | Pre Seed |
| Cambridge Enterprise Ventures | Pre Seed |
| Project Europe | Pre Seed |
| Forward Research | VC Round |
| Crane Venture Partners | Pre Seed |
| Greater Colorado Venture Fund | Strategic |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- May 17, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 292% MoM, reaching 2.9 million.
- May 13, 2026
$3M round led by Crane Venture Partners.
HackerNoon Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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