9C

9 Count

9 Count is a saas company in Los Angeles, United States, founded in 2018. It has raised $27.5M across 2 rounds, most recently a $6.0M Extension Round in August 2022.

Building products that help people feel connected

Employees
1–10
Founded
2018
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$27.5M
Last Round
$6.0M Extension RoundAug 2022
Rounds
2

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About

9Count is a Los Angeles-based mobile app company founded in 2018 with a mission to help people feel connected through technology. Led by Alex Hofmann, previously CEO of musical.ly, and Joe Viola (Forbes 30 Under 30), the company has released multiple social apps focused on chatting, live video, and games. Its flagship product, Wink, is the #1 U.S.-made friend-making app and facilitates over 50 million friendships per month. 9Count also operates Lex, the #1 LGBTQ+ social network in the United States, which has helped over one million people find queer community. The company operates with a strong values-driven culture centered on delivering meaningful social experiences at scale.

Summary

It lists 1–10 employees. It has raised $27.5M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $6.0M Extension Round in Aug 2022. Investors include GGV Capital, Greycroft and Redpoint Ventures.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding History

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Extension RoundExtension RoundAug 2022
$6.0M

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Funding: Series A through Extension Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

Investors

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