eBuddy Overview
- Year Founded
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2003
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
eBuddy General Information
Description
Provider of mobile and web-based messaging services. The company enables millions of monthly global users with Facebook Chat, MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ and AOL accounts to chat free of charge in one aggregated interface.
Contact Information
Website
www.ebuddy.comCorporate Office
- Keizersgracht 585
- 1017 DR Amsterdam
- Netherlands
Corporate Office
- Keizersgracht 585
- 1017 DR Amsterdam
- Netherlands
eBuddy Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 04-Dec-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC | 15-Oct-2012 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 05-Feb-2008 | $9.6M | $15.9M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 26-Oct-2006 | $6.31M | $6.31M | Completed | Product Development |
eBuddy Comparisons
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eBuddy Competitors (2)
One of eBuddy’s 2 competitors is WhatsApp, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Menlo Park, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formerly VC-backed | Menlo Park, CA | |||||
| Shape (Stuttgart) | Formerly PE-Backed | Stuttgart, Germany |
eBuddy Signals
eBuddy Former Investors (4)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolfin Capital | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Lowland Capital Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Prime Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| STRIVE (VC Investor) | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority |
eBuddy FAQs
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When was eBuddy founded?
eBuddy was founded in 2003.
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Where is eBuddy headquartered?
eBuddy is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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What is the size of eBuddy?
eBuddy has 3 total employees.
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What industry is eBuddy in?
eBuddy’s primary industry is Communication Software.
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Is eBuddy a private or public company?
eBuddy is a Private company.
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What is eBuddy’s current revenue?
The current revenue for eBuddy is .
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How much funding has eBuddy raised over time?
eBuddy has raised $15.9M.
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Who are eBuddy’s investors?
Dolfin Capital, Lowland Capital Partners, Prime Ventures, and STRIVE (VC Investor) have invested in eBuddy.
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Who are eBuddy’s competitors?
WhatsApp and Shape (Stuttgart) are competitors of eBuddy.
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When was eBuddy acquired?
eBuddy was acquired on 04-Dec-2013.
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Who acquired eBuddy?
eBuddy was acquired by Booking.com.
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