Snap

formerly SnapchatIPO

We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Public · Santa Monica, United States · Founded 2011 · $2.6B raised

Employees
5001–10000
Founded
2011
Business Model
B2C
Website
snap.com
Total Funding
$2.6B
Last Round
$1.8B Series FMay 2016
Rounds
9
Type
Public

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

About

Snap Inc. operates Snapchat, where people chat, send Snaps, and video call their friends, watch Stories and Spotlight from a computer or download the app on mobile, and express themselves with millions of Lenses. Snapchatters can also learn about the world on their most personal map and get inspired to share their creativity. For businesses, Snapchat Ads Manager lets advertisers launch targeted ad campaigns with immersive, full-screen ads and create a profile so Snapchat users can discover them.

Summary

Snap is a Social Media company based in Santa Monica, United States, founded in 2011. It has raised $2.6B in total across 9 rounds, most recently a $1.8B Series F round in May 2016. Investors include Fidelity Management, Sequoia Capital and T. Rowe Price.

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Funding & Exit History

IPOMar 2017
$3.4B

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

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