How much funding has Amino Apps raised?

Amino Apps has raised $34.0M in total funding, most recently a Series C round.

Who are Amino Apps's investors?

Amino Apps's investors include GV, Venrock, Union Square Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Time Warner, Hearst Ventures.

When was Amino Apps founded?

Amino Apps was founded in 2012.

Where is Amino Apps headquartered?

Amino Apps is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.

What industry is Amino Apps in?

Amino Apps operates in Social Media.

Amino Apps

New York, United States · Founded 2012 · $34.0M raised

Social Media

Headquarters: New York, New York
Founded: 2012
Business Model: B2C

Total Funding: $34.0M
Last Round: Series CJun 2018
Rounds: 4

About

Amino Apps was a mobile social networking platform that hosted thousands of niche interest-based communities spanning anime, K-pop, gaming, art, and more, allowing fans worldwide to chat, share content, create wikis, and connect around shared passions. Founded in 2012 and acquired by MediaLab AI in 2021, Amino grew to 13 million app downloads by 2016 before eventually shutting down in December 2025. The platform was distinguished by its community-first architecture, enabling users to create and moderate their own topic-specific spaces on mobile.

Summary

Amino Apps is a Social Media company based in New York, United States, founded in 2012. It has raised $34.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a Series C round in Jun 2018. Investors include GV, Venrock and Union Square Ventures.