Tech Company Financing Transactions

Defy Media Funding Round

Defy Media, based in New York, secured $70 million from Wellington Management Company.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
9/30/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$70,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR
Mailing Address
366 5th Ave. 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
USA
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Defy Media is the top creator, distributor, and owner of millennial focused digital content.
Profile
Defy Media LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Defy Media Company Twitter Account
Company News
Defy Media News
Facebook
Defy Media on Facebook
YouTube
Defy Media on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Diamond
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Chief Financial Officer
Scott Moody
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Chief Marketing Officer
Andrew Tu
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Chief Technical Officer
Chris Poe
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General Manager
Michael Chiang
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General Manager
David Silverstein
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President
Keith Richman
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Vice President
Jason Cosgrove
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Vice President
Jorge Maldonado
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Vice President
Kevin Sabbe
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Vice President
Jodi Smith-Bulhack
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VP - Bus. Development
Christopher Willey
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VP - General Counsel
Gina Digioia
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VP - General Counsel
Adam Silverman
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VP - Marketing
Holden Berlin
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VP - Operations
Helene Dina
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VP - Sales
Steven Mikalis
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