Jonah Peretti, Founder of BuzzFeed

About Jonah Peretti

Jonah Peretti is the founder and former CEO of BuzzFeed, a digital media company known for quizzes, videos, and news coverage. He founded BuzzFeed and led it through multiple funding rounds. In 2025, he sold 52% of BuzzFeed and transitioned to a new role as president of BuzzFeed AI.

Jonah Peretti at a glance

• Company: BuzzFeed
• Total raised: $112M
• Latest round: Series E
• Investors: Andreessen Horowitz
• Location: New York, NY

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