Genius

Acquired

Song Lyrics & Knowledge

New York, United States · $31.8M raised

Music
YC S11
Headquarters
New York
Employees
51–200
Business Model
B2C
Website
genius.com
Total Funding
$31.8M
Last Round
$15.0M Series BJan 2018
Rounds
3

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Genius is the world's biggest music encyclopedia, where a community of contributors shares lyrics, stories behind songs, and creative connections that drive culture. The platform is a destination for artists, creatives, and superfans to discuss and deconstruct music. Through original content, technology, and live and virtual experiences, Genius spotlights artists across genres and shares the stories behind their creativity in their own words.

Summary

Genius is a Music company based in New York, United States. It has raised $31.8M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $15.0M Series B round in Jan 2018. Investors include Everblue Management, Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding History

Series BSeries B2018 (est.)
$15.0M

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Funding: Seed through Series B. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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