Bustle Digital Group

Bustle Digital Group (BDG) is a New York-based media company established in 2013 that focuses on shaping culture through a variety of digital and experiential brands. The company operates Bustle, a multifaceted platform that caters to young readers by providing a wide array of content, including news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. Bustle aims to redefine women's interests by offering engaging and relevant articles that resonate with modern readers. Through its diverse collection of contributors, BDG delivers accessible content that keeps audiences informed and entertained, covering topics from current events to pop culture and personal style.

Bryan Goldberg

Founder and CEO

9 past transactions

Breakaway Music Festival

Series A in 2023
Breakaway Music Festival is a performing arts company of pop, dance, and hip-hop music festival series. Breakaway Music Festival hosts college students and young professionals annually, touring college campuses across the US, and activating a small army of college student ambassadors. Founded by Adam Lynn in 2016 and is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Inverse

Acquisition in 2019
At Inverse, we obsess over one question: What could happen next? To provide answers — and there are many — we search out emerging ideas, new technologies, and simmering trends as well as fearless innovators, designers, and thinkers. We’re compulsively curious not only because we’re fans of progress, but also because we want a glimpse of the future and the chance to better plan for and enjoy tomorrow.

The Outline

Acquisition in 2019
The Outline is focused on the development of a digital publication that publishes contents about power, culture, and more. The Outline was founded by Joshua Topolsky in 2016.

Flavorpill

Acquisition in 2018
Flavorpill is a social events platform that covers events, art, books, music, wellness, and pop culture. Its city guides cover the events in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Based in New York, United States, Flavorpill was launched in 2000 by Mark Mangan, Husani Oakley, and Sascha Lewis.

The Zoe Report

Acquisition in 2018
The Zoe Report, a digital media platform under Zoe Media Group, is dedicated to delivering style, beauty, and lifestyle content through the distinctive perspective of Rachel Zoe. The platform attracts over 2 million subscribers via daily email newsletters and has a substantial social media presence, engaging more than 13 million followers across various channels. The Zoe Report provides timely updates and news relevant to fashion and lifestyle enthusiasts, ensuring they remain informed about the latest trends and developments. Additionally, the platform features Box of Style, a curated subscription service that offers a selection of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle items valued at over $300 for a fee of $100, all personally chosen by Rachel Zoe and her editorial team.

Elite Daily

Acquisition in 2017
Elite Daily was founded with a commitment to not only deliver content specifically targeted for Generation-Y, but also content shaped by talented media professionals of the same demographic. Elite Daily’s founding team grew tired of traditional media publications mandating that news coverage be presented in a dull, one-dimensional manner and set out to create a highly engaging, socially driven content platform that would radically change and redefine the meaning of a media publication. The site consistently delivers diverse content with a fresh, relevant voice that appeals to the divergent perspectives represented within our generation. With an audience of over 70 million monthly readers, Elite Daily has established the largest, fastest growing community of millennial voices on the web.
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