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The Dispatch

The Dispatch

Private
Washington D.C.Media, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://thedispatch.com/

Last Round

Seed

Oct 1, 2019

Total Funding Raised

$6M

Company Overview

The Dispatch is a digital media company that provides fact-based reporting and commentary on politics, policy, and culture from a center-right perspective.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

News & Media, Podcasts, Digital Publishing, Subscription Commerce

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

digital mediapolitical journalismsubscription newspolitical commentarysubstack alternativenewsletterspodcastscenter-right medianon-partisan newspaid contentmembership platformpaywalled contentindependent mediapolitical analysisdirect-to-consumer media

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The Dispatch Funding Rounds

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RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedOct 1, 2019

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Stephen Hayes

CEO Editor

Executive Team

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  • Jan 18, 2025

    Grew 26% QoQ, from 47 to 59 employees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is The Dispatch a public or private company?

The Dispatch is a private company.

What is the current stock price of The Dispatch?

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Can I buy The Dispatch stock?

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When was The Dispatch's last funding round?

The Dispatch's most recent funding round was Seed on October 1, 2019.

Who are the main investors in The Dispatch?

Investor information for The Dispatch is not publicly disclosed.

Will The Dispatch IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for The Dispatch.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWashington D.C.
Employee Range40
Year Founded2019
Last FundingOct 1, 2019

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