Media Development Investment Fund

New York City, New Yorkmdif.org

Overview

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) invests in independent media around the world providing the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies. It provides affordable debt, equity and quasi-equity financing to help journalists build sustainable businesses around professional, responsible, quality journalism.

Year Founded

1995

Portfolio Companies

Website

mdif.org

Investments

Media Development Investment Fund investments
Company	Date	Stage	Lead
Sowt	Feb 2024	Strategic	Co-investor
Hukumonline	Feb 2024	Series B	Lead
Gram Vaani	Jun 2023	Series A	Co-investor
Sowt	Sep 2022	Strategic	Lead
The Morning Context	Dec 2021	Early Funding	Lead

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York

Year Founded1995

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