Current Media

Al Gore's Current Media Files for $100 Million IPO

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2008 - 9:55am.

San Francisco - Current Media, the new media TV and Web video network founded by former Vice President Al Gore, on Monday announced plans to file for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares that could raise up to $100 million, according to an SEC filing. Founded in 2002 by Gore and partner Joel Hyatt, Current Media operates a cable TV network and website that feature a mix of professionally-produced and user-generated content, targeted at young adults.