LeadStory has raised $2.75M in a Seed round, led by Checker Media, to launch its AI video search functionality, addressing AI hallucinations in news delivery.
Amount Raised
$2.75 Million
Round Type
Seed
Investors
Description
LeadStory, the on-demand personalized news streaming platform, announced $2.75M in Seed funding along with the launch of its AI video search. The round was led by Checker Media and included investments from American Public Media Group's Horizon Fund and CP Ventures. This funding will enable the rollout of its AI functionality and expand its 10 million strong global audience. The company aims to address critical issues in AI news delivery.
Quick answer
LeadStory raised $2.75 Million in a Seed round, dated July 18, 2025. Investors: American Public Media Group's Horizon Fund, CP Ventures and Checker Media.
- How much did LeadStory raise?
- LeadStory raised $2.75 Million in a Seed round on July 18, 2025.
- Who invested in LeadStory?
- American Public Media Group's Horizon Fund, CP Ventures and Checker Media are named as investors in this round.
- What does LeadStory do?
- LeadStory is an on-demand personalized news streaming platform that redefines how news is consumed.
- Where is LeadStory based and how big is it?
- Fundz records about 21 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at LeadStory?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at LeadStory. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in News and Artificial Intelligence around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as LeadStory that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Hubert raised $2.6M (Seed) on September 1, 2025.
- Dcluttr raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on September 1, 2025.
- AIstats raised $1.1M (Funding Round) on September 1, 2025.
- InnerActiv raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on August 29, 2025.
- Synkka raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on August 29, 2025.
- FriendliAI raised $20M (Seed) on August 29, 2025.
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