Since starting out in 2002, we at Shazam have become the world’s leading mobile music discovery provider – embedded in tens of millions of handsets worldwide – enabling consumers to experience and share music with others across mobile devices and the internet.
From the launch of our first mobile-specific service, to help music lovers discover new music seven years ago, Shazam comes of age and moves beyond music discovery by creating a new way for users to connect to each other through their music tastes and preferences.
With over 50 million customers using Shazam and live in more than 150 countries, Shazam has become a global phenomenon.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/04 | Series C | 5M | DN Capital, IDG Ventures Europe | Unknown |
| 06/01/11 | Other | 32M | Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Institutional Venture Partners, DN Capital | Unknown |
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