Change.org has paid an undisclosed sum to acquire Versa, a media commentary platform that had raised $2m from backers including Qualcomm Ventures.
Fundraising platform Change.org has acquired US-based media commentary provider Versa for an undisclosed sum, giving an exit to mass media group Comcast, VentureBeat has reported.
Founded as a political communication platform called ElectNext, Versa pivoted to focus on a tool that enables users to pay for the ability to attach commentary to ongoing news stories in return for payment.
CEO Keya Dannenbaum, chief technical officer John Mertens and chief product officer Manya Scheps will join Change.org, which will shut down…
