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The Next Web
Legal namestring
Cogneve, INC.
Websiteurl
thenextweb.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2006
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
HQ citystring
Amsterdam
HQ countrystring
Netherlands
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
technology media, tech news publishing, tech events conferencing, digital advertising sales, coworking workspace services
NAICS code2 codes
  • Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers51621
  • Media Representatives541840
Product category
Technology Media
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Advertising & Media Partnerships
TypeAdvertising
Description

TNW generates revenue through advertising partnerships with technology brands, offering PR campaigns and media packages targeting tech executives and decision-makers across US and Europe.

thenextweb.com
2Events
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

TNW organizes and hosts technology conferences and events, including TNW Conference (scheduled for June 19 & 20, 2025), generating revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.

thenextweb.com
3TNW Spaces
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Coworking space services offered through TNW Spaces, providing workspace solutions for tech professionals and companies in Amsterdam.

thenextweb.com
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeDigital Commerce or Conte…
Digital Commerce or Content
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1TNW Conference
Description

Annual technology conference held in Amsterdam, with the next scheduled for June 19 & 20, 2025.

thenextweb.com
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Core offering1 text field

The Next Web (TNW) is a technology media company that publishes daily technology news, analysis, and editorial content covering AI, startups, deep tech, sustainability, fintech, ecosystems, data and security, and future of work. It complements its editorial platform with the annual TNW Conference, TNW Spaces coworking in Amsterdam, newsletters, podcasts, and paid PR campaign/partnership programs targeting tech brands.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

TNW operates as a multi-platform technology media company offering a unified editorial product alongside complementary event, workspace, and partnership services. The core offering is the TNW News platform, which delivers technology journalism across multiple verticals. This is supported by the flagship TNW Conference (an annual gathering for tech leaders), TNW Spaces (coworking facilities in Amsterdam), and various content channels including newsletters and podcasts. TNW also offers brand partnership programs for PR campaigns targeting the technology ecosystem. The portfolio functions as a media ecosystem rather than a modular SaaS architecture.

Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Google is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Microsoft is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

IBM is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

PayPal is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Vodafone is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Accenture is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

McKinsey & Company is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

eToro is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers8 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment1 record

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Next Web

Technology Mediathenextweb.com

The Next Web firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Next Web
Legal name
Cogneve, INC.
Website
https://thenextweb.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2006
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where The Next Web is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Amsterdam
HQ country
Netherlands
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

The Next Web business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Digital Commerce or Content
Cost components
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Advertising & Media Partnerships: TNW generates revenue through advertising partnerships with technology brands, offering PR campaigns and media packages targeting tech executives and decision-makers across US and Europe.
  2. Events: TNW organizes and hosts technology conferences and events, including TNW Conference (scheduled for June 19 & 20, 2025), generating revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
  3. TNW Spaces: Coworking space services offered through TNW Spaces, providing workspace solutions for tech professionals and companies in Amsterdam.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

The Next Web product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Next Web (TNW) is a technology media company that publishes daily technology news, analysis, and editorial content covering AI, startups, deep tech, sustainability, fintech, ecosystems, data and security, and future of work. It complements its editorial platform with the annual TNW Conference, TNW Spaces coworking in Amsterdam, newsletters, podcasts, and paid PR campaign/partnership programs targeting tech brands.

Product overview

TNW operates as a multi-platform technology media company offering a unified editorial product alongside complementary event, workspace, and partnership services. The core offering is the TNW News platform, which delivers technology journalism across multiple verticals. This is supported by the flagship TNW Conference (an annual gathering for tech leaders), TNW Spaces (coworking facilities in Amsterdam), and various content channels including newsletters and podcasts. TNW also offers brand partnership programs for PR campaigns targeting the technology ecosystem. The portfolio functions as a media ecosystem rather than a modular SaaS architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • TNW Conference: Annual technology conference held in Amsterdam, with the next scheduled for June 19 & 20, 2025.
  • TNW Spaces
  • TNW All Access

Companies that use The Next Web

Customer profile

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

The Next Web technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

The Next Web partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

  • GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • IBMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIBM is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • PayPalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayPal is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • VodafoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVodafone is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccenture is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • McKinsey CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMcKinsey & Company is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.
  • eTorominorGTM or Marketing PartnereToro is a marketing partner and sponsor of TNW, appearing in the partner logos section of the TNW website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

The Next Web competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

The Next Web social profiles

Digital presence

The Next Web financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

The Next Web leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

The Next Web funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Next Web M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Next Web

What does The Next Web do?

The Next Web (TNW) is a technology media company that publishes daily technology news, analysis, and editorial content covering AI, startups, deep tech, sustainability, fintech, ecosystems, data and security, and future of work. It complements its editorial platform with the annual TNW Conference, TNW Spaces coworking in Amsterdam, newsletters, podcasts, and paid PR campaign/partnership programs targeting tech brands.

Is The Next Web a public or private company?

The Next Web is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was The Next Web founded?

The Next Web was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is The Next Web based?

The Next Web is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

How does The Next Web make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Advertising & Media Partnerships are the primary driver. The others are events and TNW Spaces.

Does The Next Web have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Next Web.

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WikipediaWikipedia:Reliable sources/Perennial sources/all/The Next Web: Difference between revisionsThere is no consensus on the reliability of The Next Web, with warnings that its articles may lack editorial oversight and should be treated as sponsored content. The Next Web company was established in 2006 by Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten and Patrick de Laive in Amsterdam, Netherlands.The Next WebPR & Media lessons from EU-Startups Summit 2026: what works, what does notAt the EU-Startups Summit 2026 in Valletta, a panel advised founders to use authentic storytelling and avoid AI-generated press releases. It recommended hiring a PR agency for seed and Series A companies, and testing headlines with friends and family. The advice addresses the challenge of European coverage skewing toward larger markets and funded rounds.TechTrendsKETekpon acquires The Next Web from The Financial Times in major media playTekpon, a software aggregator and review platform, has acquired 100% of The Next Web's media and events assets from The Financial Times in its largest media investment to date, marking a significant expansion into the European technology ecosystem. The deal will integrate TNW's events and digital platforms into Tekpon's strategic ecosystem while preserving TNW's established brand and editorial standards, with The Financial Times retaining ownership of TNW Spaces in Amsterdam. Tekpon has outlined an ambitious 2026 roadmap that includes significantly expanding the flagship TNW Conference and launching new SaaS and AI program tracks alongside cross-regional executive programs.BlackunicornprYour Definitive Guide to European Startup MediaThe article outlines the landscape of European startup media, detailing several prominent outlets such as Sifted, The Next Web, and Tech.eu. It highlights the role of these media outlets in covering startup trends, funding news, and ecosystem developments across Europe. Additionally, it emphasizes each outlet's unique attributes and contributions to the European startup ecosystem.Trending TopicsSofia and Bucharest are Among The Top 25 Cities of The Future According To FT’s Intelligence DivisionThe Financial Times Intelligence Division (fDi) and The Next Web published their inaugural 'Tech Cities of the Future 2020/21' ranking, evaluating nearly 80 European cities on Economic Potential, Innovation and Attractiveness, FDI Performance, Cost-Effectiveness, and Startup Environment. Bucharest ranked 7th and Sofia ranked 20th overall, with Bucharest also placing 10th in FDI performance and several SEE cities dominating the cost-effectiveness category. The report highlights that Southeastern European cities' cost advantage could attract international brands seeking cost-effective R&D destinations, though Bulgaria and Romania still lag in digitalization according to the EU's DESI index.PR NewswireArbe Honored as 2019 Red Herring Top 100 Europe Winner and TheNextWeb TECH5 Hot Scale UpIsraeli automotive radar startup Arbe has been recognized with two industry awards in 2019, winning the Red Herring Top 100 Europe award and being selected for TheNextWeb's TECH5 community of hottest scale-ups in Europe and Israel. The company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, was one of only five Israeli companies selected for TECH5 and has also received Frost & Sullivan's Global Technology Innovation Award for its 4D imaging radar system. Arbe has raised $23 million in total funding to date and operates business development and customer service locations in the United States and China.TechCrunchThis Week On Bullish: Why Journalists Are Calling It QuitsTechCrunch's talk show 'Bullish' explores the trend of journalists leaving the industry for roles in public relations or other sectors, and the subsequent return of some individuals to journalism. The episode highlights specific examples such as Drew Olanoff returning to TechCrunch and Lauren Hockenson joining The Next Web after stints at BitTorrent. It examines the tensions between corporate environments and independent journalism while discussing how professionals navigate these career transitions.TechCrunchEuropean Investor Admits He Pestered Female Entrepreneur For Sex In “Deal” EmailPavel Curda, a European angel investor and former contributor to The Next Web, has admitted to sending sexually explicit emails to female entrepreneurs Gesche Haas and Lucie Montel at a tech conference, initially falsely claiming his account was hacked. Curda apologized for his actions, blaming alcohol, and The Next Web subsequently banned him from writing for the site. The incident has sparked discussion about power imbalances and gender issues in the European tech industry, where mentorship positions require little vetting.GlobeNewswireSocial Data Week Announces New Speakers, Sponsors and Media PartnerSocial Data Week 2013 announced new speakers, sponsors, and a media partner for its September 16-20 summit. Speakers include Gary Vaynerchuk, Guy Kawasaki, and Joe Fernandez, with sponsors DataSift, Tableau, Splunk, Pulsar, and The Next Web. The event will run in San Francisco and New York City.TechCrunchEuropean Tech Bloggers Are Getting Angry And Why That's Awesome For StartupsThe article analyzes the evolution of the European tech blogging landscape, noting a shift from fragmented local coverage to increased international competition and English-language focus by major outlets like TechCrunch, GigaOm, and The Next Web. It highlights emerging conflicts between startups, such as Amen, and established blogs like Grunderzene in Berlin, driven by the need for global visibility over local exclusivity. This competitive dynamic is presented as beneficial for the broader European startup ecosystem by fostering greater transparency and international reach.