Underknown

Media Production and Publishing • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 51-100 Employees

Company overview

Headquarters	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website	underknown.com
NAICS	512
SIC	483
Keywords	Publishing, Content Creation, Video Production, Branded Content, Storytelling, Video, Video Distribution, Social Discovery, Youtube, Social Video, Tv Production, Science Communication, Creators, Native Advertising, Science Media, Content Creators, Vfx Production, Contributor Network, Creator Economy
Founded	2016
Employees	51-100
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Key Contacts at Underknown

Peter Schmiedchen

Co-Founder/Vice President Of Content And Production

Raphael Faeh

Executive Producer & Co-Founder

Rai Serrano

Concept Art Director

Opidahdmour Dmour

Company Owner

Underknown Email Formats

Underknown uses 4 email formats. The most common is {first name} (e.g., john@underknown.com), used 80% of the time.

Format	Example	Percentage
{first name}	john@underknown.com	80%
{first initial}.{last name}	j.doe@underknown.com	15.6%
{first name}.{last name}	john.doe@underknown.com	2.2%
{last name}	doe@underknown.com	2.2%

About Underknown

Underknown is a creator-driven media company focused on making engaging educational videos about science and the humanities. We own and manage over 100 video channels on YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram/Facebook, including the Webby award-winning shows "How To Survive" and “What If.” Our creators are obsessed with boiling down complex topics in a fun way. Our goal is to change people’s perspectives by creating fun, educational content that makes them look to the sky rather than the ground. Combined, our channels have over 70 million followers and attract more than 70 million active viewers monthly. Underknown is brought to you by Backyard Media Inc.

Underknown revenue & valuation

Annual revenue	$7,101,065
Revenue per employee	$86,000
Estimated valuation?This valuation is estimated based on industry average for the Media Production and Publishing industry and current estimated revenues	$22,800,000
Total funding	$1,900,000

Employees by Management Level

Total employees: 51-100

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Employees by Department

Underknown has 19 employees across 8 departments.

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Funding Data

Explore Underknown's funding history, including investment rounds, total capital raised, and key backers.

Funding Date	Round	Amount	Link to Article
2019-03-03	3	$1,900,000

Funding Insights

$1,900,000

Total funding amount

$1,900,000

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Underknown Tech Stack

Discover the technologies and tools that power Underknown's digital infrastructure, from frameworks to analytics platforms.

Material Design Lite

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Animate.css

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jQuery Migrate

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Twitter Emoji

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jQuery

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Apple iCloud Mail

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PHP

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Flickity

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Akismet

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WordPress

Blogs

anime.js

JavaScript graphics

Frequently asked questions

Underknown is located in Toronto, Ontario, CA.

Underknown was founded in 2016, making it 10 years old. The company has established itself as a significant player in its industry over this time.

Underknown has approximately 51-100 employees. The company continues to grow its workforce to support its business operations and expansion.

Underknown has raised a total of $1,900,000 across 1 funding rounds. This investment has helped the company grow and expand its operations.

Key Contacts at Underknown

Peter Schmiedchen

Co-Founder/Vice President Of Content And Production

Raphael Faeh

Executive Producer & Co-Founder

Rai Serrano

Concept Art Director

Opidahdmour Dmour

Company Owner

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