Who Owns Wired?
Wired is owned by Condé Nast, the private American media company controlled by the Newhouse family's Advance Publications. Founded in San Francisco in 1993 by Louis Rossetto and Jane Metcalfe, Wired was acquired by Condé Nast in 1998 for approximately $80 million. The publication covers technology, science, business, and culture through digital, print, and video formats.
Parent Company
Condé Nast
Acquired
1998
Status
Private
Headquarters
New York City, New York, USA
Who Owns Wired?
- Parent Company: Condé Nast
- Ownership Type: Wholly owned
- Acquisition Year: 1998
- Company Type: Privately Held
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wired | Condé Nast | Wholly owned |
History of Wired
- Founded: 1993
- Founders: Louis Rossetto, Jane Metcalfe
- Acquired by Condé Nast: 1998
Louis Rossetto and Jane Metcalfe launched Wired in January 1993 in San Francisco, targeting an audience at the intersection of technology, culture, and business. The magazine became the defining voice of the internet era in the mid-1990s, covering the rise of Silicon Valley, the World Wide Web, and digital culture with a visual design aesthetic that was itself widely imitated.
Wired attempted an IPO in 1996 that was withdrawn due to market conditions. Condé Nast acquired the company in 1998 for approximately $80 million. Under Condé Nast ownership, Wired has maintained its editorial identity as a technology-forward culture publication while building a substantial digital presence at Wired.com.
About Condé Nast
Who owns Condé Nast?
Condé Nast is owned by Advance Publications, the private media holding company controlled by the Newhouse family. Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr. began acquiring Condé Nast in 1959, and the Newhouse family has controlled it since.
Is Condé Nast publicly traded?
No. Condé Nast is a private company, owned by Advance Publications. It has no public shareholders and does not report financial results to public markets.
What magazines does Condé Nast publish?
Condé Nast publishes Vogue, The New Yorker, Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Allure, Glamour, and approximately 15 other brands globally.
- Founded: 1909
- Headquarters: New York City, New York, USA
- Company Type: Privately Held
- Revenue: ~$2B (estimated)
- Employees: ~5,000
Where Is Wired Made / Based?
- Headquarters: New York City, New York, USA
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