# Unwell Media investment and valuation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unwell-media-investment-and-valuation > Updated: 2026-08-20T07:50:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Unwell Media, a Gen Z-focused media company co-founded by Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan, has secured its first outside investment, reaching a $500 million pre-money valuation. The funding was provided by WTSL, an investment firm led by Patrick Whitesell and Jason Lublin, which is backed by the private equity firm Silver Lake. While the specific investment amount and final ownership structure were not disclosed, Cooper and Kaplan are expected to retain majority ownership. Since its founding in 2023, the company has been self-funded and reported being profitable since inception. Unwell Media intends to use the new capital to accelerate expansion through acquisitions and additional investments. The company’s platform includes the flagship ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, a podcast network, television, streaming, and live events, with an audience that is 89% female. ## Claims - Unwell secured its first outside investment at a $500 million pre-money valuation. (single source) - The investment was provided by WTSL, a firm led by Patrick Whitesell and Jason Lublin. (single source) - WTSL is backed by the private equity firm Silver Lake. (single source) - Alex Cooper signed a $60 million deal with Spotify in 2021. (single source) - Alex Cooper signed a SiriusXM deal reportedly worth up to $125 million in 2024. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Unwell media company reaches $500 million valuation Alex Cooper’s media company, Unwell, has secured its first outside investment at a $500 million pre-money valuation from WTSL. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unwell-media-company-reaches-500-million-valuation ### 2026-08-12: Unwell Media reaches $500 million valuation after first outside investment Alex Cooper’s Unwell Media has reached a $500 million valuation following its first outside investment from Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL firm. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unwell-media-reaches-500-million-valuation-after-first-outside-investment --- Cite as: Unwell Media investment and valuation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unwell-media-investment-and-valuation