Comet Systems Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1997

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $33.5M

Comet Systems General Information

Description

Developer of personalized software products for consumers. The company developed the comet cursor which is a patented rich media technology that allows websites and web advertisers display a customized graphic or animation in place of the conventional arrow cursor.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 165 William Street No. 9
  • New York, NY 10038
  • United States
Primary Industry
Internet Software
Other Industries
Information Services (B2C)
Application Software
Acquirer
FindWhat.com
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 165 William Street No. 9
  • New York, NY 10038
  • United States

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Comet Systems Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
5. Merger/Acquisition 01-Feb-2004 $33.5M Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 01-Jul-2000 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 01-Jul-1999 Completed Product Development
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 01-Jan-1998 $2.5M $2.5M Completed Product Development
1. Seed Round 01-Jan-1997 Completed Startup
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Comet Systems Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Series C
Series B
Series A 1,191,189 $0.001000 8% $2.1 $2.1 1x $2.1 9.62%
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Comet Systems Patents

Comet Systems Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-1999000723-A1 Server system and method for modifying a cursor image Inactive 25-Jun-1997

Comet Systems Former Investors (9)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Advantage Capital (Louisiana) PE/Buyout Minority
Carlin Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Clearstone Venture Partners Venture Capital Minority
Hudson Ventures Venture Capital Minority
MacAndrews & Forbes Holding Company Minority
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Comet Systems FAQs

  • When was Comet Systems founded?

    Comet Systems was founded in 1997.

  • Where is Comet Systems headquartered?

    Comet Systems is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What industry is Comet Systems in?

    Comet Systems’s primary industry is Internet Software.

  • Is Comet Systems a private or public company?

    Comet Systems is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Comet Systems?

    The current valuation of Comet Systems is .

  • What is Comet Systems’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Comet Systems is .

  • How much funding has Comet Systems raised over time?

    Comet Systems has raised $29.5M.

  • Who are Comet Systems’s investors?

    Advantage Capital (Louisiana), Carlin Ventures, Clearstone Venture Partners, Hudson Ventures, and MacAndrews & Forbes are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Comet Systems.

  • When was Comet Systems acquired?

    Comet Systems was acquired on 01-Feb-2004.

  • Who acquired Comet Systems?

    Comet Systems was acquired by FindWhat.com.

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