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StarMedia company history timeline

1997

In October 1997, StarMedia captured $80 million in its third round of financing, the largest equity investment in a private Internet company up to that time.

1999

The celebrity from that investment, in turn, helped the company raise $110 million in its May 1999 initial public offering.

2002

Jan 16, 2002 – Star Media Hub began operations.

Sept 6, 2002 – Star Northern Hub was launched.

2013

Acquisition of three specialist portals specialising in property, automobile and accommodation / room rental classifieds – iBilik, Propwall and Carsifu, May 31 2013.

2014

23 May 2014 – After the launch of ASEAN ePaper, China Daily Asia Weekly came on board with 3 other regional newspapers – The Nation (Thailand), Philippines Daily Inquirer, and The Jakarta Post.

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Founded
1996
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Headquarters
Miami, FL
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Founders
Fernando Espuelas
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