Top 6 News Reading startups

Updated: December 21, 2023 | Editor: Fernando Lopez

News reading startups are disrupting the landscape by introducing innovative features such as personalized content curation, AI-driven news recommendation algorithms, real-time news updates, and immersive multimedia experiences that redefine how users consume and engage with news, challenging traditional news outlets and transforming the way people stay informed.
1
SmartNews
Country: Japan | Funding: $410.3M
SmartNews helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.
2
Flipboard
Country: USA | Funding: $235.5M
Flipboard is a social magazine that is available for the Web, iOS, Android and Windows.
3
Pocket
Country: USA | Funding: $14.5M
Pocket is an application that allows users to save and retrieve documents and videos from websites. Acquired by Mozilla
4
Feedly
Country: USA | Funding: $1M
Feedly offers an app that enables readers to connect with the websites and sources about the things they are most passionate.
5
Feedbin
Country: USA
Feedbin is a web based RSS reader that provides a user interface for reading and managing feeds and more.
6
Newsblur
Country: USA
NewsBlur is a personal news reader that brings people together to talk about the world.
Editor: Fernando Lopez
Fernando Lopez is a senior editor for SaaStartups. He joined the company after having previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Prior to his work as a reporter, Fernando worked in I.T. across a number of industries, including banking, retail and software. Fernando graduated from the University of Buenos Aires (Computer Science). He is more-than-averagely interested in photography and can often be found with a camera slung over his shoulder. He wrote a book about pitching startups to investors. You can contact Fernando at fernandolopez(at)saastartups(dot)com