The Muse Overview
- Year Founded
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2011
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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150
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
- Investors
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39
The Muse General Information
Description
Operator of a career and employment platform intended to help find careers and jobs in preferred companies. The company's platform provides career advice, skills-building, and in-depth coverage of employers, including behind-the-scenes videos of company headquarters and interviews with employees, enabling recruiters to seamlessly choose the person suited for the job from a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
Contact Information
Website
www.themuse.comCorporate Office
- 442 5th Avenue
- Suite 1147
- New York, NY 10018
- United States
Corporate Office
- 442 5th Avenue
- Suite 1147
- New York, NY 10018
- United States
The Muse Timeline
The Muse Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18. Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 17. Later Stage VC (Series 1) | 20-Sep-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 16. Later Stage VC (Series 1) | 08-Sep-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 15. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Sep-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 14. Debt - PPP | 11-Apr-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 13. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 20-Sep-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 12. Later Stage VC (Series B1) | 31-Jan-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 11. Debt - General | 01-Jan-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Debt - General | $33.9M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Debt - General | 01-Dec-2017 | $2.77M | $33.9M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
The Muse Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series-1 NV | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B1 | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A | ||||||||
| Seed 1 | 240,000 | $0.000010 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 0.03% | ||
| Seed | 3,759,821 | $0.000010 | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 0.41% |
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The Muse Comparisons
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The Muse Competitors (9)
One of The Muse’s 9 competitors is Happyer, a Accelerator/Incubator Backed company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happyer | Accelerator/Incubator Backed | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | ||||
| Indeed | Formerly VC-backed | Austin, TX | ||||
| Monster Worldwide | Formerly PE-Backed | Weston, MA | ||||
| Nixxy | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| extern | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY |
The Muse Signals
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Similarweb Unique Visitors
Majestic Referring Domains
The Muse Investors (39)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eniac Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Everywhere Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| MBM Capital | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Allon Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| DHI Group | Corporation | Minority |
The Muse Acquisitions (5)
The Muse’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Purpose Jobs. The deal was made on 19-Dec-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose Jobs | 19-Dec-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Human Capital Services | ||
| Fairygodboss | 12-Oct-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Information Services (B2C) | ||
| TalentShare | 07-Nov-2018 | Merger/Acquisition | Human Capital Services | ||
| Brand Amper | 29-Jun-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Avelist | 30-Jun-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Social/Platform Software |
The Muse Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose Jobs | Bloomfield, MI | 2017 | |
| Fairygodboss | New York, NY | 2015 |
The Muse FAQs
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When was The Muse founded?
The Muse was founded in 2011.
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Where is The Muse headquartered?
The Muse is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of The Muse?
The Muse has 150 total employees.
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What industry is The Muse in?
The Muse’s primary industry is Other Services (B2C Non-Financial).
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Is The Muse a private or public company?
The Muse is a Private company.
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What is The Muse’s current revenue?
The current revenue for The Muse is .
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How much funding has The Muse raised over time?
The Muse has raised $78.4M.
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Who are The Muse’s investors?
Eniac Ventures, Everywhere Ventures, MBM Capital, Allon Ventures, and DHI Group are 5 of 39 investors who have invested in The Muse.
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Who are The Muse’s competitors?
Happyer, Indeed, Monster Worldwide, Nixxy, and extern are some of the 9 competitors of The Muse.
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