Underknown

Asking questions is our craft. Our creators make award-winning factual video content that educates and entertains.

General Information
Company Name
Underknown
Founded Year
2016
Location (Offices)
Toronto, Canada +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
77
Industries
Digital Media, Entertainment
Funding Stage
Seed
Social Media

Underknown - Company Profile

Underknown is a Toronto-based digital media company with a global team that aims to entertain, inspire, and inform people worldwide about science and the humanities. The company operates over 60 owned and operated video channels on various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. With award-winning shows like "How To Survive" and "What If", Underknown has amassed a following of over 50 million and reaches more than 150 million active viewers monthly. Founded in 2016, the company received a $2.54M Seed Round investment on 03 February 2019 from investors including Aurum Holdings, Open People Network, Southwestern Ontario Angel Group, NorthSpring Capital Partners, Jacky Chen, Keith Bilous, and David Ceolin. Underknown, brought to you by Backyard Media Inc., is dedicated to simplifying complex subjects into fun and engaging content that changes people's perspectives and encourages them to look towards the sky.

Taxonomy: digital media company, educational content, short-form web series, social video platforms, global multiplatform, award-winning shows, science media, fact-based storytelling, video production, influencer marketing, branded content, entertainment industry, social media engagement, online video channels, audience engagement

Funding Rounds & Investors of Underknown (1)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Seed Round $2.54M 7 Jacky Chen, Keith Bilous +1 03 Feb 2019

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