The Colorado Sun
Classification
Non-Profit
Financials
Revenue & Profit
Valuation
Ratios
People
Deals
M&A2024-03-15Completed
Investor Sponsors NorthBridge PE | Stake Tags 100% |
Deal Amount $120M | Is PE deal Yes |
Target Company Valuation $1.20 MM | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private | Total Acquired 100% |
Investor Sponsors
Deal Amount
$120M
Target Company Valuation
$1.20 MM
Techniques
Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private
Stake Tags
100%
Is PE deal
Yes
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
100%
Secondary Transaction2023-09-01Canceled
Investor Sponsors -- | Stake Tags Majority |
Deal Amount Undisclosed | Is PE deal No |
Target Company Valuation -- | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO) | Total Acquired 65% |
Investor Sponsors
--
Deal Amount
Undisclosed
Target Company Valuation
NaN
Techniques
Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO)
Stake Tags
Majority
Is PE deal
No
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
65%
Funding
About
About
The Colorado Sun, founded in 2018 by former Denver Post journalists, is a digital-first news outlet headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Initially launched as a Public Benefit Corporation funded via a Kickstarter campaign and backed by Civil blockchain, it transitioned into a fully nonprofit (501(c)(3)) newsroom in late 2023. Their coverage encompasses topics such as politics, environment, economy, education, health, housing, outdoors, and community affairs across Colorado Product & Service Line Breakdown: 1. Daily Digital News Coverage - Timely reporting on Colorado politics, government, crime, energy, healthcare, environment, and more. 2. In-Depth Statewide Reporting - Longform journalism and investigative series on complex issues like housing, water rights, aging demographics, and healthcare policy. 3. Newsletter Portfolio - Daily and weekly newsletters, including: - The Sunriser (daily headlines) - The Unaffiliated (politics) - The Outsider (outdoor recreation) - The Temperature (health & climate) - Colorado Sunday (news & culture) 4. Community Events & Reader Engagement - Forums, panels, and statewide "Colorado's Best" reader polls to engage communities and deepen local impact. 5. Business Sponsorships & Advertising - Ethical sponsorships integrated alongside membership revenue, ensuring editorial independence and transparency. 6. Nonprofit Journalism Services - Leadership in nonprofit newsroom strategy: helped transition 24 suburban newspapers, emphasizing a nonprofit/community news model
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