Slacker Radio Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 50

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Reverse Merger
  • (Upcoming)

Slacker Radio General Information

Description

Provider of an internet radio platform designed to discover the perfect music for any moment. The company's internet radio platform helps to access services on the Web and through mobile apps on multiple smartphones, enabling users to stream music online with free and subscription-based access.

Contact Information

Website
www.slacker.com
Formerly Known As
Broadband Instruments
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 16935 West Bernardo Drive
  • Suite 270
  • San Diego, CA 92127
  • United States
+1 (858)
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 16935 West Bernardo Drive
  • Suite 270
  • San Diego, CA 92127
  • United States
+1 (858)

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Slacker Radio Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Reverse Merger Upcoming Generating Revenue
7. Merger/Acquisition 29-Dec-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC 12-Apr-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series 3) 06-Sep-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series 2) 21-Oct-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series 1) 19-Oct-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 07-May-2007 $40M $54.5M Completed Startup
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 24-Mar-2006 $14.5M $14.5M Completed Startup
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Slacker Radio Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Series 3
Series 2
Series 1 10,200,000 $0.000100 $0.08 $1 $1 1x $1 20.65%
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Slacker Radio Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of an internet radio platform designed to discover the perfect music for any moment. The company's internet rad
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
San Diego, CA
50 As of 2017

Oakland, CA
 

Denver, CO
 
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Slacker Radio Competitors (11)

One of Slacker Radio’s 11 competitors is Pandora Media, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Oakland, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Pandora Media Formerly VC-backed Oakland, CA
DI.FM Angel-Backed Denver, CO
8tracks Formerly VC-backed San Francisco, CA
Dash Radio Formerly VC-backed Los Angeles, CA
Sirius XM Holdings Corporate Backed or Acquired New York, NY
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Slacker Radio Patents

Slacker Radio Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20220027120-A1 Systems and methods for portable personalized radio Inactive 24-Jul-2020
US-20140280213-A1 System and method for scoring and ranking digital content based on activity of network users Inactive 15-Mar-2013
US-20150006544-A1 System and method for scoring and ranking digital content based on activity of network users Active 15-Mar-2013
US-10275463-B2 System and method for scoring and ranking digital content based on activity of network users Active 15-Mar-2013
US-20100106852-A1 Systems and methods for providing user personalized media content on a portable device Inactive 20-Oct-2008 G06F16/437
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Slacker Radio Signals

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Slacker Radio Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Austin Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Centennial Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Columbia Capital Venture Capital Minority
Mission Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Rho Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Slacker Radio FAQs

  • When was Slacker Radio founded?

    Slacker Radio was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Slacker Radio headquartered?

    Slacker Radio is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

  • What is the size of Slacker Radio?

    Slacker Radio has 50 total employees.

  • What industry is Slacker Radio in?

    Slacker Radio’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.

  • Is Slacker Radio a private or public company?

    Slacker Radio is a Private company.

  • What is Slacker Radio’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Slacker Radio is .

  • How much funding has Slacker Radio raised over time?

    Slacker Radio has raised $108M.

  • Who are Slacker Radio’s investors?

    Austin Ventures, Centennial Ventures, Columbia Capital, Mission Ventures, and Rho Ventures are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Slacker Radio.

  • Who are Slacker Radio’s competitors?

    Pandora Media, DI.FM, 8tracks, Dash Radio, and Sirius XM Holdings are some of the 11 competitors of Slacker Radio.

  • Who acquired Slacker Radio?

    Slacker Radio was acquired by LiveXLive.

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