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Chptr Raises $5.5M Series A

Chptr raises $5.5M Series A round led by CityRock to expand its hyperlocal media distribution platform for community and memorial storytelling.

by Ben Murray

Updated June 11, 2026

Chptr Raises $5.5M Series A

Chptr, based in New York, is a community storytelling and media distribution platform that enables the efficient, timely delivery of local content across television, radio, and digital channels. The company recently announced it has raised $5.5 million in Series A funding to expand its reach and infrastructure.

Investors

The funding round was led by CityRock, with participation from Tribute Technology, alongside strategic partnerships with iHeartMedia, Sinclair, and Hearst.

Chptr Use of Funds

Chptr plans to use the capital to support its expansion into remaining U.S. markets, deepen integrations across broadcast and audio networks, and develop additional content categories beyond its current focus on memorials, targeting other forms of time-sensitive local information.

About Chptr

Founded in 2020 by CEO Rehan Choudhry, Chptr provides a distribution layer for community stories. Its proprietary platform transforms photos and memories into professional-grade video tributes for memorial services and other community announcements, ensuring content is ready for distribution across major local media networks in less than 24 hours while utilizing human-reviewed AI tools.