The Local
Independent daily news reporting from across Europe
The Local has raised €2.8M across 3 funding rounds, most recently a Series A round in Apr 2011. Based in Stockholm, Sweden; founded 2007; active in Media. Data as of 28 Oct 2026.
Total raised
€2.8M
€2,773,328
Funding rounds
3
Investors
0
distinct backers
Active since
2007-10
latest 2011-04
Funding by year
EUR raised per yearThe Local — funding by year — interactive chart.
Data table
| The Local — funding by year | |
|---|---|
| 2007 | €1.3M |
| 2010 | €352k |
| 2011 | €1.1M |
Signals
Medium confidenceRaise-next likelihood10
base rate 44% for Series A
- ▼ Dormant (no round in 3+ cohort gaps)
- ▲ Up-round momentum
Exit likelihood5
base rate 11% (2+ rounds)
- ▼ Old (19y) — past typical exit age
- ▼ No recent equity round (debt-only or quiet)
Timing: dormant vs cohort gap · momentum up. Funding-only estimates, not predictions and not investment advice — see signals.
Funding rounds
3 rounds| Date | Stage | Amount | Investors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-01 | Series A | €1.1M | — | View deal → |
| 2010-02-01 | Series A | €352k | — | View deal → |
| 2007-10-01 | Seed | €1.3M | — | View deal → |
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