Semafor
PrivateLast Round
Early Funding
Jan 8, 2026
Est. Valuation
$330M
Total Funding Raised
$74M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Semafor is a media company that provides a global news platform delivering real-time news, analysis, and information services tailored for public and private sector leaders through digital content, newsletters, and live events.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
News & Media, Digital Advertising, Event Management
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Freemium
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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| Cox Enterprises | 79% | |
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| Bloomberg L.P. | 71% |
Semafor Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Funding | Jan 8, 2026 | ||||
| Seed | May 25, 2023 | ||||
| Seed | Jun 1, 2022 |
Semafor Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| PSP Partners | Early Funding |
| Stand Together | Seed |
Market signals
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- May 20, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 109% MoM, reaching 12.4K.
- May 16, 2026
Grew 100% QoQ, from 31 to 62 employees.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- identified_as_competitor_ofOct 13, 2026
The Oct 13th '26 article identifies Semafor Inc. as a competitor of Forbes Magazine in news and opinion media in the United States, alongside other outlets in that field.
- hiresOct 9, 2026
Semafor Inc. appoints Olugbenga "GB" Agboola to its Silicon Valley & The World Global Advisory Board
- recognized_asOct 7, 2026
Semafor Inc. earns International Financial Media recognition for editor Mohammed Sergei in 2026
- hiresSep 22, 2026
Semafor Inc. hired DiMauro on Sep 22nd '26.
- launchesSep 22, 2026
Semafor Inc. will launch show focused on technology on Oct 1st '26.
Semafor Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Semafor's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Semafor a public or private company?
Semafor is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Semafor?
Semafor is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Semafor's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Semafor worth (valuation)?
Semafor's valuation is estimated at $330.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Semafor stock?
Semafor shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Semafor's last funding round?
Semafor's most recent funding round was Early Funding on January 8, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Semafor?
Key investors in Semafor include PSP Partners, Stand Together.
Will Semafor IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Semafor.
How can I track Semafor secondary market activity?
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