Chirp creates solutions that help people stay connected to their friends and derive value from their relationships. Their first product, chirpscreen, helps you discover fun content from your friends and beyond, via a desktop viewer and a screen saver, from sites like Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and eBay.
Chirp was acquired by thePlatform (a subsidiary of Comcast) in July 2008.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/08 | Seed | Unknown | EGORA Ventures, Akamai, Fore Systems, HNC Software, Cambridge Angels | Unknown |
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