Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) General Information

Description

Developer of Beehive, an internet application that allow users to find and work with other users with shared interest and questions through email. Abuzz.com uses filtering technology to allow users to share knowledge and connect on similar interests.

Contact Information

Website
www.abuzz.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 86 Sherman Street
  • Cambridge, MA 02140
  • United States
+1 (617)
Primary Industry
Social Content
Other Industries
Social/Platform Software
Acquirer
The New York Times
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 86 Sherman Street
  • Cambridge, MA 02140
  • United States
+1 (617)

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Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 15-Jul-1999 Completed Startup
2. Later Stage VC Completed
1. Seed Round 01-Jan-1996 $4.8M $4.8M Completed Startup
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Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management Venture Capital Minority
Flatiron Partners Venture Capital Minority
J.P. Morgan Investment Bank Minority
Labrador Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Mobius Venture Capital Venture Capital Minority
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Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) FAQs

  • When was Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) founded?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) was founded in 1996.

  • Where is Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) headquartered?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

  • What industry is Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) in?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software)’s primary industry is Social Content.

  • Is Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) a private or public company?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) is a Private company.

  • What is Abuzz (Social/Platform Software)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) is .

  • How much funding has Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) raised over time?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) has raised $4.8M.

  • Who are Abuzz (Social/Platform Software)’s investors?

    Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management, Flatiron Partners, J.P. Morgan, Labrador Ventures, and Mobius Venture Capital are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Abuzz (Social/Platform Software).

  • When was Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) acquired?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) was acquired on 15-Jul-1999.

  • Who acquired Abuzz (Social/Platform Software)?

    Abuzz (Social/Platform Software) was acquired by The New York Times.

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