Minute Media

A global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture, powering digital content experiences.

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Active
Series H Tel Aviv, Israel Founded 2011
Last updated 2026-06-20
Total raised
$257.7M
Last: Series H 2024-01
Stage
Series H
Founded
2011
Headcount
440
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 · $257.7M total

2024-01
Series H $100.0M
★ HSBC Innovation Bank★ BlackRockIbex Investors
2021-03
Convertible Note Undisclosed
Union Tech Ventures
2020-02
Series G Extension $40.0M
★ Dawn CapitalBattery VenturesProSiebenSat.1 Media SERemagine VenturesLa Maison PartnersVintage Investment PartnersGoldman Sachs Bank USAMaor InvestmentsQumra CapitalGemini
2019-06
Series G $40.0M
★ Maor InvestmentsHamilton LaneLa Maison Partners
2018-05
Series F $17.0M
★ Goldman Sachs Bank USA★ Vintage Investment PartnersLa Maison PartnersKreos CapitalDawn CapitalGeminiBattery VenturesProSiebenSat.1 Media SENorth Base MediaQumra CapitalRemagine Ventures
2017-02
Series D $15.0M
★ Qumra CapitalProSiebenSat.1 Media SEBattery VenturesDawn Capital
2016-05
Venture Debt $5.0M
Battery VenturesRed Sea VenturesDawn CapitalGemini
2015-10
Series C $15.0M
GeminiProSiebenSat.1 Media SEDawn CapitalBattery Ventures
2014-03
Series B $18.0M
Dawn CapitalBattery VenturesGemini
2013-05
Series A $7.4M
GeminiBattery Ventures
2011-03
Seed $300K
Undisclosed Investor(s)Boaz DintyErez Shachar

Q&A

When was Minute Media's most recent funding round and how much was raised?
Minute Media completed a Series H funding round in January 2024, raising $100,000,000.
Which investors participated in Minute Media's Series H funding round?
The Series H round in January 2024 included HSBC Innovation Bank and BlackRock.
What was Minute Media's most recent acquisition and when did it occur?
Minute Media acquired STN Video in January 2024 for $150,000,000.
What is Minute Media's primary business?
Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture, powering digital content experiences through its proprietary tech platform.
How many employees does Minute Media have?
Minute Media has 201-500 employees.
Who are the founders of Minute Media?
Minute Media was founded by Asaf Peled, Gili Beiman, and Yuval Larom.
Where is Minute Media's headquarters located?
Minute Media's headquarters is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What is the total amount of funding Minute Media has raised to date?
Minute Media has raised a total of $257,700,000 across all funding rounds.
Which company did Minute Media acquire in November 2019?
Minute Media acquired The Players' Tribune in November 2019.

Team · 19

Founder · Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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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)440

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