Transparent, global reporting by Semafor journalists on politics, policy, business, finance, technology, climate, energy, media, entertainment, world affairs, China, Asia, Europe, Africa for US and …

Semafor's articles and newsletters are structured into short sections, each with a separate subtitle. The first section generally consists of a short summary of the relevant facts, followed by "The Reporter's …

4 days ago · Launched on October 19, 2022, Semafor is a news website that hosts 8 newsletters. The website was co-founded by Ben Smith, a media columnist at The New York Times, and Justin Smith, …

Semafor, founded by Justin Smith and Ben Smith, presented itself as a media outlet for just such a global audience when it launched three years ago, even if these days it more closely resembles a...

What is Semafor (website)? Semafor is a news website founded in 2022 by Ben Smith, a former editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News and media columnist at The ...

Jan 7, 2026 · Launched in 2022 by former BuzzFeed News editor Ben Smith and ex-CEO of Bloomberg Media Justin Smith, Semafor has gained traction through its email newsletters and events business.

Apr 28, 2025 · “Three years since its founding, and three months into Trump’s second term, Semafor today presents an interesting proposition: a media outlet geared toward the powerful, hosting events …

Jan 29, 2026 · Semafor will "double down on what's working" in 2026 with new editorial investment in London and Washington DC.

Jan 7, 2026 · Paul Morigi/Getty Images The media startup Semafor has raised $30 million in new financing that values the company at $330 million after its first profitable year.

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