Metro International

Metro International, a privately owned company headquartered in Sweden, was founded in 1995 and employs approximately 750 individuals. The company operates in the media sector, specializing in the publication of the free daily newspaper Metro. Its business model centers on providing an ad-supported newspaper with a concise summary of news, sports, and entertainment, specifically targeted at a young, urban, and commuter audience. These newspapers are distributed in high-traffic public transport locations and other urban hubs. While originally based in Sweden, Metro International has divested its European editions and now operates primarily in North and South America, with national and city-specific editions in countries including Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia.