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Semafor
Semafor (website)
Semafor is an American news website founded in 2022 by Ben Smith, a former editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News and media columnist at The New York Times, and Justin B. Smith, the former CEO of Bloomberg Media Group. Semafor focuses on news related to business, technology, politics, and other subjects, as well as covering global issues. As of 2026, Semafor is valued at $330 million after recording its first profitable year in 2025.
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Latest articles
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Marta Biino ·
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Liz Hoffman ·
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