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Alex Cooper's Unwell Media Company Valued at $500 Million After Investment

Alex Cooper's Unwell Media company, known for the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, has received an investment from Patrick Whitesell's firm, valuing the company at $500 million. This significant valuation highlights the company's rapid growth in the media industry.

12 Aug, 10:30 — 12 Aug, 19:38
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bloombergHigh2d ago

‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Raises Money at $500M Valuation

Bloomberg's Ashley Carman joins Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Deals." Unwell, the media company founded by popular podcast host Alex Cooper, has received an investment from Hollywood super agent Patrick Whitesell that values the firm at $500 million, according to people familiar with the deal. (Source: Bloomberg)

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forbes2d ago

Alex Cooper's Media Company Valued At $500 Million

Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” is the most-listened-to podcast by women globally.

By Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff

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varietyMostly Factual2d ago

Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s Unwell Media Company Valued at $500 Million After Investment From Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL

Unwell, the media company co-founded by married couple Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan, has landed its first outside investor: Patrick Whitesell, co-founder of WME and former executive chairman of successor company Endeavor. Whitesell’s WTSL, an investment firm focused on media, entertainment and sports he launched after exiting Endeavor and WME last year, has invested an […]

By Todd Spangler

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2d ago

Alex Cooper’s Unwell Receives Investment From Patrick Whitesell’s Firm at $500 Million Valuation

This is the first outside investment taken by the company, which includes the breakout podcast 'Call Her Daddy.'

By Caitlin Huston

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deadlineMostly Factual2d ago

Alex Cooper’s Unwell Media Company Valued At $500M After Investment By Patrick Whitesell’s Firm

Unwell, the media company co-founded by Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan, has been valued at $500 million after an investment from Patrick Whitesell’s firm. Cooper, a popular podcaster known for hosting popular shows like Call Her Daddy, launched Unwell with Kaplan in 2023. While terms were not disclosed, the buy-in by WTSL, the firm run […]

By Dade Hayes

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