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Cheyenne, WY

Expanding unbiased news coverage through new channels and state editions.

• Established audience: Built a loyal readership of over 2.5 million in just over two years.
• Strong engagement: Maintains open rates well above industry averages.
• Diverse channels: Delivers content through email, podcasts, and planned text messaging.
• Growth potential: Plans to expand state editions and launch new distribution platforms.
• Direct relationships: Relies on advertiser partnerships rather than social media algorithms.

The Flyover is raising funds to accelerate the growth of its news platform, which delivers fact-first, unbiased state and national news directly to readers. The company has built a significant audience by focusing on personalized content without reliance on social media algorithms, enabling stronger engagement and brand loyalty. This offering will support initiatives such as expanding into new channels, adding more state editions, and enhancing content delivery methods like podcasts and text messaging to reach a broader audience.

Founded to address declining trust in mainstream media, The Flyover aims to provide an alternative that prioritizes transparency and audience connection. The company’s growth strategy includes investing in technology for data, analytics, and personalization, as well as hiring experienced editorial and growth talent. With an emphasis on direct advertiser relationships and high engagement rates, the business is positioned to strengthen its reach while maintaining profitability. The funding will help scale operations, deepen market penetration, and continue building a loyal readership base seeking reliable and accessible news content.

Company Info

The Flyover is a profitable, fast-growing media company delivering unbiased news through owned channels, now raising \$5M to scale reach and diversify platforms.

The Flyover is a U.S.-based digital media company delivering state and national news via email newsletters, podcasts, and soon text messaging, with an emphasis on fact-first, no-spin reporting. In just over two years, it has grown to 2.5 million readers across multiple state editions, boasting high engagement rates (60–70% open rates), direct advertiser relationships, and profitability. The company owns its distribution channels rather than relying on social media algorithms, enabling stronger margins and brand loyalty. Revenue growth has been rapid, from $63K in February 2024 to $423K in February 2025, with an 11x return on every subscriber.

The Flyover’s total addressable market is over 70 million readers, and the company is expanding through new state editions, additional media formats, and enhanced personalization. The $5M capital raise will fund subscriber growth, technology development, editorial and growth hires, daily podcast expansion, and a text platform launch. By controlling distribution, focusing on underserved audiences, and diversifying channels, The Flyover positions itself to capture market share from legacy media while offering investors equity in a profitable, rapidly scaling media brand.