Funded Tech Companies

WhatsApp

WhatsApp was a mobile venture, based in Santa Clara. The company was acquired by Facebook.

Company Overview

Company Name
WhatsApp
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry

Contact Information

Mailing Address
3561 Homestead Road 416
Santa Clara, CA 95010
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address

Company Background Information

Overview
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other.
Profile
WhatsApp LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
WhatsApp Company Twitter Account
Company News
WhatsApp News
Facebook
WhatsApp on Facebook
YouTube
WhatsApp on YouTube
Last Transaction
2/19/2014

Financing History

Date
Type
Amount
M&A
$19,000,000,000
Venture Equity
$50,000,000
Venture Equity
$8,000,000


Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jan Koum
  Jan Koum LinkedIn Profile  Jan Koum Twitter Account  Jan Koum News  Jan Koum on Facebook


Company Investors

 

 

 

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