The Athletic
Subscription sports media.
Y CombinatorSummer 2016AcquiredConsumerContentMedia
What they do
Problem
Sports fans lack reliable, in-depth, high-quality coverage amid noisy, ad-driven sports media.
Solution
The company provides a subscription-based digital sports media platform offering premium long-form journalism, podcasts, and video content.
Who it's for
Sports fans who subscribe directly for premium coverage of professional and collegiate teams.
Founders
Alex Mather
Founder/CEO
Adam Hansmann
Founder/COO
Founder of The Athletic (S16).
Company timeline
- Founded2016
- YC batchSummer 2016
- StatusAcquired
- Team size600 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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