Trafo

Trafo MediaTech GmbH, founded in 2017 by Sebastian Turner, is an innovative company dedicated to transforming the media landscape through technological advancements. With a clear focus on the development and promotion of quality journalism, Trafo aims to create a well-informed public. The company invests in MediaTech and ContentTech startups that share this mission and develops its own journalistic offerings.

Trafo MediaTech is involved in a variety of companies that offer innovative solutions in the field of media and content technology. The investments include:

• Civey: A platform for representative opinion polls.
• Delphai: An AI-powered tool for automated text analysis and trend evaluation.
• Opinary: A company that provides interactive tools for opinion formation.
• Rums: A digital medium that offers local news and stories.
• WhereBy.us: A platform that connects local communities through media content.
• Table.Media: Offers specialized briefings such as China.Table, Europe.Table, and Bildung.Table, which provide in-depth analyses and information on specific topics.

The main mission of Trafo MediaTech is to contribute to the creation of a well-informed public through media innovations. The company places great importance on independence and quality in reporting and strives to leverage the opportunities of digital transformation to strengthen journalism.

Trafo MediaTech is committed to the sustainable development of the media industry. By investing in companies like Delphai, which focuses on AI and machine learning, Trafo promotes the use of modern technologies to increase efficiency and conserve resources. Supporting startups that develop innovative approaches to information dissemination contributes to the long-term sustainability and relevance of the media.

With the expansion of the editorial team by China expert Frank Sieren and editor-in-chief Antje Sirleschtov, Trafo is focusing on the development of new journalistic products that further advance quality journalism. The organization of events such as the Content-Tech conference demonstrates Trafo's commitment to bringing together leading minds in the industry and actively shaping digital transformation.

Trafo MediaTech stands for a forward-looking media landscape characterized by technological innovations and strategic partnerships. The company remains a pioneer in the use of technology to promote quality journalism and an informed society.

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