
Hoodline is a hyperlocal neighborhood news and information company that has expanded to 40 cities. It provides in-depth reporting on local events, including crime, food and drink, politics, arts, and more. The company leverages talented writers and technical expertise to deliver news across various urban centers.

Hoodline is a hyperlocal neighborhood news and information company that has expanded to 40 cities. It provides in-depth reporting on local events, including crime, food and drink, politics, arts, and more. The company leverages talented writers and technical expertise to deliver news across various urban centers.
What: Hyperlocal neighborhood news platform covering local events, dining, crime, arts, and politics
Founded: 2014 (launched March 15, 2014)
Geography: San Francisco–based; expanded coverage to ~40 cities
Funding signal: $1.6M seed (2015); acquired by Ripple News (Aug 2016)
Local news and information access at neighborhood scale
2014
Local news / media
$1,600,000
Seed round reported in November 2015; named investors in coverage include angel and early-stage backers.
Acquired by Ripple News in August 2016; financial terms not disclosed.
$10,000,000
Series A announced September 10, 2018.
“Raised seed from angel and early-stage investors including named angels; later Series A led by Neoteny”