Newsflare Limited

A video marketplace platform for media buinesses to rapidly and reliably source newsworthy video clips from the public.

  • Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Media and Entertainment
  • Location GBK Restaurants Ltd, Lindsey Street, London, England, United Kingdom
  • Currency GBP
  • Founded April 2011
  • Employees 16
  • Incorporation Type Not Incorporated
  • Website newsflare.com

Company Summary

Newsflare is an online and mobile community of video-journalists seeking reward and recognition for the newsworthy footage that they capture. Via its integrated web and mobile content management platform, Newsflare also serves News Organisations looking to rapidly source newsworthy amateur video footage that they can trust. The Newsflare reporter-base spans professional freelancers through to just about anyone with a smartphone.

Team

  • Jon Bruce Cornwell
    Chief Executive

    Formerly co-founder, COO and CFO of Clear Cell Group, customer analytics consultancy.

    In 5 years built up a business with a global team of 55 serving a multi-national client base and annual revenues of £4.2m.

    Experienced in leading and aligning senior teams to customer-led business strategies.

    Trained as a management consultant with Ernst & Young and dunnhumby.

  • Bevan David Tahu Thomas
    Chief Commercial Officer

    Bevan possesses both a passion for video news and a track record of delivering digital strategies.

    Effective business developer; at ACP media Bevan delivered double digit growth across several titles in a shrinking market.

    Strong network in the media and journalism sector.

Advisors

  • Paul Renney, Keystone Law
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    Simon Massey, Menzies LLP
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Jon Cornwell
    Unconfirmed
    Bevan Thomas
    Unconfirmed
    Nick MacAvoy
    Unconfirmed

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