Press Forward
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Overview
Press Forward is a philanthropic coalition of over 20 funders that plans to invest more than $500 million over five years to strengthen local news and information in the United States.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| URL Media | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Defector Media | Jul 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Meadin | Jul 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Lambda Publications Inc. | Oct 2024 | Grant | Lead |
| Voice Publishing Company, Inc. | Oct 2024 | Grant | Lead |
Key People
Christina Shih
Senior Director of Development, Learning, Strategy
Caroline Merenda
Director, Chapter Advancement
Melissa Milios Davis
Director of Grantmaking
Jessica Silverman
Chief Development Officer
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
