Minute Media

A global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture, powering content creation, distribution, and monetization.

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Active
Series H Tel Aviv, Israel Founded 2011
Last updated 2026-07-26
Total raised
$257.4M
Last: H Round 2024-01
Stage
Series H
Founded
2011
Headcount
423
HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture. Its proprietary tech platform enables the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital content experiences. The company owns and operates leading sports content brands, including Sports Illustrated (publishing rights), The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, Mental Floss, and The Big Lead. Minute Media also provides sports highlight rights through STN Video. The company reaches over 200 million monthly users, powering 1,500+ content creators and 400+ distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. It has offices in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore, and Manila.

Funding history · 11 rounds · $257.4M total

2024-01
H Round Extension $100.0M
★ HSBC★ BlackRock
2021-02
H Round Extension Undisclosed
★ Union Tech Ventures
2020-01
H Round $40.0M
★ Dawn CapitalGeminiQumra CapitalBattery VenturesMaor InvestmentsRemagine VenturesLa Maison PartnersGoldman Sachs Bank USAProSiebenSat.1 Media SEVintage Investment Partners
2019-05
G Round $40.0M
★ Maor InvestmentsHamilton LaneLa Maison Partners
2018-04
F Round $17.0M
★ Gemini★ Dawn Capital★ Kreos Capital★ Battery Ventures★ La Maison Partners★ Goldman Sachs Bank USA★ ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE★ Vintage Investment PartnersQumra CapitalNorth Base MediaRemagine Ventures
2017-01
E Round $15.0M
★ Dawn Capital★ Qumra Capital★ Battery Ventures★ ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
2016-04
D Round $5.0M
★ Gemini★ Dawn Capital★ Battery Ventures★ Red Sea Ventures
2015-09
C Round $15.0M
★ Gemini★ Dawn Capital★ Battery Ventures★ ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
2014-02
B Round $18.0M
★ Gemini★ Dawn Capital★ Battery Ventures
2013-04
A Round $7.4M
★ Gemini★ Battery Ventures
2011-02
Seed Undisclosed
★ Boaz Dinty★ Erez Shachar

Headcount over time

From 267 (2018-08) to 500 (2026-07) · +233 (+87%) · 65 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
5000 2018-08 2026-07

Q&A

What was Minute Media's most recent funding round?
In January 2024, Minute Media completed an H Round, raising $100,000,000. Lead investors included HSBC Innovation Bank and BlackRock.
What is Minute Media's total funding to date?
Minute Media has raised a total of $418,000,000 across all funding rounds.
Which company did Minute Media acquire in January 2024?
In January 2024, Minute Media acquired STN Video for $150,000,000.
What is the employee count for Minute Media?
Minute Media currently has 201–500 employees.
When was Minute Media founded and where is its headquarters located?
Minute Media was founded in March 2011 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What was a significant acquisition made by Minute Media in 2019?
In November 2019, Minute Media acquired The Players' Tribune.
What is Minute Media's primary business sector?
Minute Media's primary business sector is Media & Entertainment Technologies.
What was the latest acquisition announced by Minute Media?
Minute Media announced the acquisition of Cortex Media Group in November 2025.

Team · 19

Founder · Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Founder · Co-founder
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Founder · Co-founder
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Rich Routman
President
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Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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Andres Cardenas
Chief Marketing Officer
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Chief Corporate Development Officer
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Ayalla Barazany
Chief Product & Strategy Officer
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Liat Shahar
Chief People Officer
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Boris Kalim
Chief Technology Officer
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Matan Har
Chief Content Officer
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Ayelet Mavor
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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John Riley
Chief Revenue Officer
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Zachary Best
EVP & General Manager, FanSided
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Tamar Arad - Maoz
Chief Legal Officer
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Tom Golan
SVP, Product & Operations
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Dafna Sarnoff
Chief Communications Officer
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Derek Jeter
Board Member
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2CB2B

Tags

newssportsuser-engagementmobile-applicationsadvertisingsocial-mediacontent-distributionsocial-networksfansmonetizationpublishingcontent-sharingpublishersadvertisersathletesentertainmentvideo-platformdigital-mediasports-techcontent-management-systemprogrammatic-advertisingaivideo-tech
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External links

Websiteminutemedia.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2273802

Identifiers & details

Legal nameMinute Media Ltd.
Founded2011-3
Employees (exact)423

Acquisitions & public offerings

AcquiredDateAmount
Cortex Media Group2025-11
STN Video2024-01$150.0M
Wazimo2021-01
FanSided2020-01
The Players' Tribune2019-11
The Big Lead2019-03
Mental Floss2018-09

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO13

Web history (Wayback)

Domainminutemedia.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains28

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514598309
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2011-03-29
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2026
Active charges / liens0
Registry events5 — charge (4), annual_report (1)
Registered addressיצחק שדה 8 תל אביב - יפו

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2025-09-29עדכון שעבוד
2026-01-28דו~ח שנתי-עדכון תחום עיסוק
2025-10-16עדכון שעבוד
2025-08-14עדכון שעבוד
2025-08-14עדכון שעבוד