Night
Night is an American talent management and digital media company representing influential internet creators, artists, and brands.
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Overview
Night Inc. is an American talent management and digital media company founded in 2015 by Reed Duchscher. Based in Santa Monica, California, the company describes itself as "The Authority on Internet Culture & Media" and operates through several divisions: Night Media (talent management), The Roost (podcast network), Night Labs (venture studio), Night Capital (investment firm), Night Studios (original programming), and Night Ventures (early-stage investments). Night represents some of the most influential creators, artists, and brands on the internet, including Kai Cenat, Hasan Piker, ZHC, The Costco Guys, Cold Ones (Maxmoefoe & Anything4views), and Safiya Nygaard. From 2018 to 2024, the company also managed MrBeast. In 2021, Night launched a $20 million investment fund called Night Ventures, focusing on consumer-facing startups that could gain access to Night Media's talent. In 2022, Night Inc. established an in-house content production studio led by Alex Piper, former head of Unscripted Originals at YouTube. Also in 2022, the company received two investments from The Chernin Group: a $100 million investment used to found Night Capital, an investment firm co-run by Night and The Chernin Group, aimed at investing in creators building profitable business models similar to MrBeast Burger; and an undisclosed investment in the talent management division. In April 2024, The Chernin Group acquired the podcast network The Roost, which includes shows such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, The H3 Podcast, The Phil DeFranco Show, and The Yard. By April 2024, The Roost's network had generated over 350 million views and 20 million monthly audio downloads. Reed Duchscher serves as CEO, while Ezra Cooperstein, a former Fullscreen executive and past president of Rooster Teeth, has been president since 2020. Night continues to expand its influence across talent management, marketing, venture capital, and content production, positioning itself at the intersection of internet culture and commerce.
History
Night Inc. was founded in 2015 by Reed Duchscher as a talent management company focused on digital creators. Operating initially as Night Media, the firm quickly built a roster of influential YouTubers and streamers. A major early milestone was securing the management of MrBeast in 2018, a partnership that lasted until 2024 and helped define the modern creator economy. In 2021, Night launched Night Ventures, a $20 million investment fund targeting consumer-facing startups that could benefit from access to Night Media's talent network. The following year, in 2022, Night Inc. established an in-house content production studio led by Alex Piper, former head of Unscripted Originals at YouTube. Also in 2022, The Chernin Group made two significant investments: a $100 million commitment used to create Night Capital, an investment firm co-managed by Night and The Chernin Group, focused on backing creators who build profitable businesses (similar to MrBeast Burger); and an undisclosed investment in Night's talent management division. In April 2024, The Chernin Group acquired The Roost, Night's podcast network, which includes popular shows such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, The H3 Podcast, The Phil DeFranco Show, and The Yard. By that time, The Roost had amassed over 350 million views and 20 million monthly audio downloads. Throughout its growth, Night has expanded beyond talent management into venture capital, original programming, and brand marketing, solidifying its position as a central player in the internet culture ecosystem. Reed Duchscher remains CEO, with Ezra Cooperstein serving as president since 2020.
- 2024
The Chernin Group acquired The Roost podcast network
- 2022
Established in-house content studio led by Alex Piper
- 2022
Received $100 million investment from The Chernin Group to found Night Capital
- 2021
Launched $20 million Night Ventures fund
- 2020
Ezra Cooperstein joins as president
- 2018
Began managing MrBeast (until 2024)
- 2015
Night Inc. founded by Reed Duchscher
Products and positioning
The authority on internet culture and media, representing influential creators, artists, and brands.
Night Media
Talent management division representing digital creators, musicians, and entrepreneurs.
The Roost
Podcast network for popular internet voices, including This Past Weekend with Theo Von, The H3 Podcast, The Phil DeFranco Show, and The Yard.
Night Labs
Venture studio partnering with top creators and artists to build businesses across CPG, tech, and media.
Night Capital
Investment firm co-run by Night and The Chernin Group, investing in creators building profitable business models.
Night Studios
Original programming studio led by Alex Piper.
Night Ventures
Early-stage investment fund focused on consumer-facing startups.
Recent events
Night Media launches a $20 million venture fund[5]
Reported:
Night Media launched a $20 million venture fund backed by creators on its roster, targeting early-stage investments in gaming, consumer businesses, and the creator economy.
- Unconfirmed
Dorian raises $3.25 million in seed funding[6]
Dorian disclosed that it raised $3.25 million in a seed funding round led by March Capital Partners, with several other investors also participating.
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