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People Inc. Growth Score
92
CB Rank
63775
Heat Score
69
People Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in research, technology, finance, operations, and consumer services.
Acquired by
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Founded
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PrivateVenture - Series Unknown New York, New York, United States251-500 www.people.inc/
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Overview

People Inc.
Growth Score
92
Heat Score
69

Growth Score92
54 pts
in past quarter
Heat Score 69
10 pts
in past quarter

Company Performance Metrics

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Recent Milestones
Raised Funding Round
Jan 1, 1970
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About People Inc.

CB Rank
63775
People Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in research, technology, finance, operations, and consumer services.
Acquired by
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IAC
Founded
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PrivateVenture - Series Unknown New York, New York, United States251-500 www.people.inc/
Advertising
Communities
Content
Digital Media
E-Commerce
Education
Internet
Internet of Things
Publishing

Funding Rounds

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Details

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Legal Name People Inc.
Also Known As About.com, Dotdash, Dotdash Meredith
Operating Status Active
Company Type For Profit
Founders  Bill Day, Kit Codik, Scott Germaise, Scott Kurnit
Phone Number +1 212 204 4000
Contact Email press@people.inc
Related Hubs People Inc. Alumni Founded Companies
Predictions & Insights

Growth Insight

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Top Contributing Factors
Headcount Reduction

Growth Prediction

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Financials

Company Funding

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Investments

Number of Acquisitions 16

Investment Breakdown

Number of Acquisitions 16

M&A Details

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Market Intelligence
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Headcount 251-500 Employee Profiles 20 Contacts 307

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News

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Technology
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Monthly Web Visits

291,453
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IT Spend

$75.5MThis year, People Inc. is projected to spend $75.5M on IT, according to Aberdeen.

Interest Signals

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Active Website Tech Count

41People Inc. is actively using 41 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include IPhone / Mobile Compatible, Viewport Meta, and  HSTS.
Sub-Organizations

Sub-Organizations

Number of Sub-Orgs 6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is People Inc.'s headquarters? People Inc. is located in New York, New York, United States.Who invested in People Inc.? People Inc. is funded by Lauder Partners.When was the last funding round for People Inc.? People Inc. closed its last funding round on
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from a Venture - Series Unknown round.Who are People Inc.'s competitors? Alternatives and possible competitors to People Inc. may include Hearst Ventures, Dotdash Meredith, and  Ziff Davis.
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