When was SPH Media founded?

SPH Media was founded in 1984 and raised its 1st funding round 25 years after it was founded.

Where is SPH Media located?

SPH Media is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore.

Who is the current CEO of SPH Media?

Ng Yat Chung of SPH Media. They are also an angel investors in 1 startup.

How many employees does SPH Media have?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the latest employee count at SPH Media is 2908.

Is SPH Media a funded company?

SPH Media is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Sep 30, 2009.

When was the latest funding round of SPH Media?

SPH Media's latest funding was a $***** Conventional Debt round on Jun 04, 2019, with participation from 2 investors.

Where does SPH Media rank among its competitors?

SPH Media ranks 5th amongst 392 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 7th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was The New York Times Company, which secured an undisclosed amount in Aug, 2022.

Who are the top competitors of SPH Media?

SPH Media's top competitors include HT Media, DMGT and Gannett. Among them, The New York Times Company secured the most recent funding round in August, 2022.

SPH Media - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

SPH Media is an acquired company based in Singapore (Singapore), founded in 1984. It operates as a Provider of news and lifestyle media platforms. SPH Media has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 392 active competitors, including 2 funded and 50 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like HT Media, DMGT and Gannett.

Company Details

Provider of news and lifestyle media platforms. This organization offers a diverse portfolio of publications and digital channels, reaching a substantial audience. It provides advertising solutions tailored to various consumer segments across multiple platforms. The company's offerings include subscriptions to exclusive content and newsletters providing updates on industry news and events. The focus is on delivering engaging content and effective advertising opportunities.

Website: www.sph.com.sg
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Email ID: *****@sph.com.sg
Phone Number: +65 **********

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1984

Location

Singapore, Singapore

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Conventional Debt, Jun 04, 2019, $*****

Investors

OCBC & 2 more

Ranked

5^th among 392 active competitors

Employee Count

2,908 as on Jun 30, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Tech in Asia & 9 more

Similar Companies

HT Media & 398 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Cuscaden Peak (Feb 28, 2022)

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SPH Media is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
SPH MEDIA LIMITED CIN: 202120748H , Singapore, Active	Dec 31, 2020	SGD 100M - 500M (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-

SPH Media got acquired by Cuscaden Peak on Feb 28, 2022.

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SPH Media has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Sep 30, 2009. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on Jun 04, 2019 for $*****. 2 investors participated in its latest round. SPH Media has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of SPH Media:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jun 04, 2019	6446806	Conventional Debt	1898181	3807593	4157075	1765999
Sep 30, 2009	1380813	Grant (prize money)	3645756	2048291	2366901	U.S. Department of State

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Here are the details of SPH Media's key team members:

Ng Yat Chung: CEO of SPH Media. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup and serve on the boards of 3 companies.
Contact Info: 1 email address

SPH Media's Board of Directors

SPH Media's board has 11 active members. Patrick Daniel, Chan Yeng Kit, Max Loh Khum Whai, Teo Lay Lim and Khaw Boon Wan are part of team and Philip Lee Sooi Chuen, Elaine Yew Wen Suen, Bahren Shaari, Lee Yi Shyan, Quah Ley Hoon and Lim Mei are independent board members.

Here is the list of SPH Media's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
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fyzf{hl	Team	-	Current	8y 7m
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sfsmfmm	Team	-	Current	2y 4m
wnjrz{d	Team	-	Past	3y 4m
ehlxkfv	Team	-	Past	9y 4m
olcgudk	Team	-	Past	7y 6m
Philip Lee Sooi Chuen	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 4m
ipagybt	Independent board member	-	Current	9y 7m
amvkvym	Independent board member	-	Current	5y 6m
dxjqqpk	Independent board member	-	Current	8y 6m
lyrynox	Independent board member	-	Current	2y 6m
oiuvztx	Independent board member	-	Current	6y 4m

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SPH Media's employee count trend

SPH Media has 2,908 employees as of Jun 26. Here is SPH Media's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of SPH Media include HT Media, DMGT and Gannett. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of SPH Media, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	HT Media 1924, Delhi (India), Public	Publisher of daily newspaper	-	Essay Commercial Resources, Janus Henderson Investors ... & 13 others	70/100
2nd	DMGT 1922, London (United Kingdom), Acquired	Investment holding company	$12M	-	68/100
3rd	Gannett 1906, United States, Acquired	Publishing news Company	-	Otimo Retail, Alden Global Capital & 3 others	66/100
4th	News Corp 1980, New York City (United States), Public	New York-based multinational mass media company	-	TD Bank, CIBC & 5 others	63/100
5th	SPH Media 1984, Singapore (Singapore), Acquired	Provider of news and lifestyle media platforms	-	OCBC, Standard Chartered & 1 others	60/100
6th	Global Media Group 1984, Lisbon (Portugal), Late Stage	Provider of Portuguese-language news and media	$18M	-	59/100
7th	Timesgroup 1838, Mumbai (India), Funding Raised	Provider of multi-platform media, news, entertainment, and advertising services	-	HDFC Bank, ICICI Lombard & 5 others	58/100
8th	The New York Times Company 1851, New York City (United States), Public	Newspaper publishing group	-	ValueAct Capital, Alua Capital Management	57/100
9th	RCS MediaGroup 2003, Milan (Italy), Public	Italian media conglomerate	-	BNP Paribas, Commerzbank & 9 others	56/100
10th	News UK 1981, London (United Kingdom), Series D	News paper publishing company	$167M	-	54/100

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SPH Media has made 8 investments in companies including Optimate and GoGoX. SPH Media has also acquired 2 companies including Tech in Asia and Pacom Media Pte.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Nov 01, 2023	Acquisition	Tech in Asia	2011	Singapore (Singapore)
Sep 17, 2016	Investments	Optimate	2015	Singapore (Singapore)
Aug 26, 2016	Acquisition	Pacom Media Pte	1982	Singapore (Singapore)