All Brands Owned by BDG Media, Inc.

Who owns BDG Media?
BDG is privately held. Founder and CEO Bryan Goldberg controls the company alongside venture investors including General Catalyst, Social Capital, Saban Capital Group and Medici Capital Partners.

Is BDG Media publicly traded?
No. It planned a SPAC listing in 2021 valuing it around $600 million, but the deal was abandoned and the company remains private.

What brands does BDG own?
Active titles include Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, W Magazine, Inverse, Romper, Scary Mommy and The Zoe Report. Gawker, Mic, Input and Fatherly are owned but dormant or operating minimally.

When was BDG founded?
Bryan Goldberg founded Bustle in August 2013. The holding company adopted the name Bustle Digital Group in 2017 and rebranded as BDG in 2021.

Does BDG still own Gawker?
Yes, BDG retains the Gawker assets acquired for $1.35 million in 2018. It relaunched the site in 2021 and shut it down again in February 2023 to prioritize better-monetizing properties.

How profitable is BDG?
BDG projected roughly $130 million in 2025 revenue at about a 10 percent profit margin, according to an October 2025 Axios report, following years of restructuring toward events and membership revenue.