The Athletic
Backed by Precursor Ventures, Y Combinator and other early-stage investors, The Athletic is a subscription-based, local-focused sports media brand targeting the premium fan segment. The Company aspires to be the most credible voice in sports media by combining privileged locker room access with a deep reliance on analytics and led by an experienced staff of professional sportswriters. The company is currently live in two markets, Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area, and was founded in 2016.
