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§ Private Profile · Chicago, IL, USA
An online platform publishing daily art, design, and photography content, curating exhibitions, and operating a design shop to make art accessible.
Colossal is a Chicago-based digital media platform that publishes daily editorial content focused on contemporary art, design, visual culture, and photography. Beyond its primary digital publication, the organization operates an e-commerce design shop, curates physical gallery exhibitions, hosts educational workshops, and maintains a database of professional artist opportunities. Over the past 10 years, the publication has received formal recognition and partnerships from prominent cultural institutions, including The National Endowment for the Arts, TED, and PBS Art21. Additionally, the media platform won the UTNE Media Award for Arts Coverage and received a formal nomination for a Webby Award to acknowledge its digital presence. The editorial team, which includes directors Grace Ebert and Kate Mothes, serves a global audience of emerging creators, established artists, and general art enthusiasts. Colossal was officially founded in 2010 by Christopher Jobson.
Colossal has raised $15.0M across 1 funding round.
Colossal has raised $15.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Colossal has raised $15.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Colossal's investors include Thomas Tull, Tony Robbins, Animal Capital, At One Ventures, Bold Capital, Capital Factory, Climate Capital, Draper Associates, First Light Capital, Global Space Ventures, JAZZ Venture Partners, Liquid 2 Ventures.
Colossal has raised $15.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Seed in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2021 | $15M Seed | Thomas Tull | Tony Robbins, Animal Capital, AT ONE Ventures, Bold Capital, Capital Factory, Climate Capital, Draper Associates, First Light Capital, Global Space Ventures, JAZZ Venture Partners, Liquid 2 Ventures, Winklevoss Capital | Announced |