Aevum News
Company Profile
Founded in 2012, Aevum News has grown from a small digital newsletter into one of the world's most trusted independent journalism platforms, serving 25 million daily readers across 120 countries with unwavering commitment to factual accuracy and editorial independence.
Company Overview
Aevum News was founded by Elena Vasquez and Marcus Thorne in 2012 with a singular vision: to create a journalism platform that prioritizes truth over speed and depth over breadth. What began as a three-person digital newsletter has evolved into a global media powerhouse, but the founding principles remain unchanged.
The company operates across multiple platforms including its flagship website, mobile applications, podcast network, and print quarterly magazine. Aevum's editorial philosophy centers on verification-first reporting, transparent sourcing, and comprehensive contextual analysis that goes beyond the headline.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with regional bureaus spanning London, New York, Singapore, SΓ£o Paulo, Nairobi, Tokyo, Sydney, and Berlin, Aevum News maintains a truly international editorial perspective. The company employs over 3,200 journalists, editors, data analysts, and support staff across its global operations.
In 2023, Aevum launched its multimedia division, Aevum Studios, expanding into documentary filmmaking and investigative podcast series. The company also operates Aevum Analytics, a data journalism lab that produces interactive visualizations and predictive modeling for complex global trends.
Quick Facts
Company Timeline
Founding & Launch
Elena Vasquez and Marcus Thorne launch Aevum News as a subscription-based digital newsletter from a shared apartment in Geneva. Initial focus: data-driven investigative journalism on global economic trends.
First Bureau & Mobile App
Open first international bureau in London. Launch mobile application reaching 500,000 downloads in first quarter. Secure $4.2M seed funding from Nordic Media Ventures.
Global Expansion Begins
Launch bureaus in New York and Singapore. Reach 5 million monthly readers. Publish first major investigative series on offshore financial networks, winning the Digital Journalism Award.
Audience Crisis Coverage
Deploy emergency reporting teams to cover the European refugee crisis. Aevum's real-time data dashboards become industry standard for crisis visualization.
Audiopinion Launch
Launch Aevum Audio network with 12 original podcast series. "The Brief" becomes the #1 news podcast globally. Reach 10 million daily readers milestone.
Berlin & SΓ£o Paulo Bureaus
Expand into Central European and South American markets. Launch Aevum Analytics lab for data journalism. Revenue surpasses $50M annually.
Quarterly Magazine Debut
Launch "Aevum Review" quarterly print magazine. Win 3 Pulitzer Pr finalists for investigative series on climate migration patterns.
15 Million Readers
Open Nairobi and Tokyo bureaus. Reach 15 million daily readers. Launch Aevum Academy for journalism training in developing nations. Revenue hits $180M.
Pandemic Reporting
Lead world's most comprehensive pandemic coverage with real-time data tracking. Aevum's "Virus Watch" dashboard accessed 200M+ times. Revenue reaches $280M.
Sydney Bureau & Documentary Arm
Open Sydney bureau and launch Aevum Studios for documentary production. First documentary "Silent Borders" wins Sundance Grand Jury Prize.
Ukraine Crisis Response
Aevum's verification unit becomes go-to source for Western media verifying Ukraine war footage. Deploy 45 correspondents across Eastern Europe in 72 hours.
AI Integration & Global Growth
Launch AI-assisted fact-checking system. Reach 25 million daily readers. Revenue surpasses $480M. Open sixth office location. Continue expanding multimedia offerings.
Executive Leadership
Elena Vasquez
Former investigative journalist at Reuters. Harvard Kennedy School alumna. Passionate about media integrity and global press freedom.
Marcus Thorne
Ex-Google engineering lead. MIT CS graduate. Architect of Aevum's verification-first technology platform and data infrastructure.
Dr. Amara Okafor
25 years at BBC and Al Jazeera. Oxford professor of journalism. Oversees all editorial operations across 8 global bureaus.
Kenji Watanabe
Former Bloomberg Media exec. Tokyo University MBA. Leads advertising, partnerships, and subscriber growth strategy globally.
Editorial Board
Sarah Chen
15 years covering APAC geopolitics. Former SCMP senior correspondent based in Hong Kong.
Prof. Henrik Muller
Brussels-based EU policy expert. PhD from Sciences Po. Author of "The New European Order".
Maria Santos
Former Globo journalist. Covers Latin American politics, economics, and environmental policy.
Dr. Youssef Al-Rashid
Damascus-born, London-educated. 20 years reporting from conflict zones across the Middle East.
Olivia Brennan
TechCrunch veteran. Covers AI ethics, digital privacy, and the future of information technology.
David Okafor
Lagos-based correspondent covering African economic development, climate, and democracy movements.
Core Values
Verification First
Every story undergoes triple-source verification before publication. We never rush a story at the expense of accuracy. Our fact-checking team reviews every article independently.
Editorial Independence
Aevum operates a strict firewall between editorial and business operations. No advertiser influences coverage. Our funding model protects journalistic integrity.
Global Perspective
We report from every continent with correspondents who understand local context. Our stories bridge cultural divides and challenge Western-centric narratives.
Data-Driven Journalism
Our analytics lab processes millions of data points to uncover patterns invisible to traditional reporting. Numbers tell stories when given the right lenses.
Transparency
We publish corrections prominently, disclose sourcing methods, and explain our editorial process. When we get it wrong, we own it immediately and openly.
Public Service
Information is a public good. We invest in journalism training in developing nations and provide free access to critical public interest reporting worldwide.
Awards & Recognition
Pulitzer Prize β Public Service
For the "Silent Migration" series documenting climate-driven displacement across three continents.
George Polk Award β International Reporting
For investigative reporting on corruption in international arms trade networks.
Peabody Award
For the Aevum Audio series "Voices from the Frontline" covering pandemic responses worldwide.
World Press Freedom Award
Recognized for defending press freedom and providing uncensored reporting from restricted regions.
Sundance Grand Jury Prize
First documentary produced by Aevum Studios, "Silent Borders," recognized at the festival.
Royal Television Society Award
For excellence in digital journalism innovation and interactive data visualization.
Global Offices
Geneva
Rue du RhΓ΄ne 42, 1204
890 employeesLondon
Fleet Street, EC4A 2DX
420 employeesNew York
Madison Ave, NYC 10022
380 employeesSingapore
Orchard Road, 238840
260 employeesSΓ£o Paulo
Av. Paulista 1578
190 employeesNairobi
Waiyaki Way, Westlands
170 employeesTokyo
Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001
150 employeesSydney
George St, Sydney NSW 2000
120 employeesSubsidiaries & Divisions
Aevum Audio
Podcast network with 12 original series. 50M+ monthly downloads across all platforms.
Aevum Studios
Documentary production arm. Award-winning films and limited series for global distribution.
Aevum Analytics
Data journalism lab. Interactive visualizations, predictive modeling, and open data tools.
Aevum Academy
Journalism training program. Free courses for journalists in 60+ developing nations.
Financial Highlights
Press Coverage
"Aevum News has redefined what digital journalism can be β rigorous, global, and uncompromisingly honest. Their verification-first approach is the gold standard the industry should follow."
"In an era of misinformation, Aevum stands as a beacon of trustworthy journalism. Their commitment to factual accuracy and editorial independence is unparalleled in the digital age."
"Aevum's business model proves that quality journalism can be commercially sustainable. Their 35% subscription growth demonstrates readers will pay for credible, independent reporting."