The Ankler
PrivateLast Round
Seed
Jun 21, 2022
Est. Valuation
$20M
Total Funding Raised
$1.5M
Company Overview
The Ankler is a digital media company focused on the entertainment industry, operating under the parent name Ankler Media. Founded by journalist Richard Rushfield in 2017, it began as a subscription newsletter and has since expanded to include podcasts and live events. In 2022, former Hollywood Reporter editor Janice Min joined as CEO and co-owner to form Ankler Media, which subsequently raised $1.5 million in a seed round at a $20 million valuation through the Y Combinator accelerator program. The company provides insider news, sharp analysis, and commentary on Hollywood and the global media business, targeting industry professionals and executives. Its revenue is generated through a combination of paid subscriptions and advertising.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
Digital Publishing, Digital Advertising, News & Media, Podcasts, Creator Economy
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
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The Ankler Comps
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The Ankler Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
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| Seed | Jun 21, 2022 |
The Ankler Investors
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| Investor | Rounds |
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| Pioneer Fund | Seed |
| Goodwater Capital | Seed |
| Y Combinator | Seed |
| Imagination Capital | Seed |
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- Nov 12, 2025
Launching "Crowd Pleaser" newsletter with FX as sponsor.
- Nov 3, 2025
Hired Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Laski as executive producer of brand experiences.
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