Online Media Company Mic Network Secures $6.5 Million

Mic Network announced it has raised $6.5 million in financing. WPP Ventures, Discover Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, Marriott International, and Microsoft Ventures participated in the funding.

Mic is the leading champion of independent, diverse, and inclusive original reporting and professional journalism. Mic was born out of the recognition that the old models of journalism had become less engaging and relevant. While maintaining the commitment to original reporting and championing essential fact finding, Mic aims to give voice to critical news stories from modern and diverse perspectives. More than 66 million unique individuals read or watch Mic more than 400 million times each month across platforms.