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LeadStory

LeadStory is a personalized news streaming platform that provides video news tailored to individual user preferences.

Backed by

Checker MediaChecker Media
CP VenturesCP Ventures
American Public Media GroupAmerican Public Media Group

Raised 2.75M SEED on July 18, 2025

About

LeadStory provides AI video search and on-demand news streaming using licensed broadcast clips, surfaces precise story moments via LeadStory ASK, and distributes FAST channels and in-car integrations with publishers.

Mission

LeadStory provides an AI video search and on-demand news streaming service that answers user queries with licensed broadcast news clips to reduce AI hallucinations. The product, LeadStory ASK, surfaces exact points in broadcast stories from trusted publishers to deliver verifiable, multi-sourced video answers. The company partners with outlets including CBS, CNBC, Reuters, and Euronews to power its AI functionality. LeadStory reports a 10 million-strong global audience and operates FAST channels in a dozen markets on Samsung TV Plus and in North America on VIZIO. The startup was selected by Mercedes-Benz to power an in-car video news experience, and it plans to use new funding to roll out and expand its AI capabilities. Founded in 2021, the company announced the funding from New York.

Quick Facts

Founded

2021

Funding

SEED

Industry

Media and Entertainment, News, Social News

Team Size

11-50

Headquarters

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia