Tech Company Financing Transactions
Shazam Funding Round
Shazam closed a $40 million venture capital round on 7/8/2013. Backers included America Movil.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
7/8/2013
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$40,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
America Movil (Carlos Slim)
Proceeds Purpose
The investment will also help accelerate Shazam's ongoing growth in music, continued expansion into television and the development of innovative new products.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Mobile
Mailing Address
26-28 Hammersmith Grove
London, W6 7HA
UK
London, W6 7HA
UK
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Shazam connects more than 300 million people, in more than 200 countries and 33 languages, to the music, TV shows and brands they love.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Andrew Fisher
Chief Executive Officer
Rich Riley
Chief Financial Officer
Todd Saypoff
Chief Scientific Officer
Avery Wang
VP - Product Management
Fabio Santini
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