FreeNow Overview
- Year Founded
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2009
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,855
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- (Announced)
- Latest Deal Amount
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$197M
- Investors
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11
FreeNow General Information
Description
Developer of a taxi booking application designed to simplify cab-hailing. The company's application offers a booking system that uses mobile and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to match taxi drivers with passengers based on availability and proximity and requires a valid phone number and a valid form of payment, enabling users to get a direct connection between a passenger and a taxi driver.
Contact Information
Website
www.free-now.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Harling House
- Great Suffolk Street
- London SE1 0BS
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Harling House
- Great Suffolk Street
- London SE1 0BS
- England, United Kingdom
FreeNow Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Merger/Acquisition | 16-Apr-2025 | $197M | Announced | Generating Revenue | ||
| 5. Later Stage VC | 01-Aug-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 03-Sep-2014 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC | 01-Jan-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 23-Jan-2012 | $12.9M | $12.9M | Completed | Startup | |
| 1. Early Stage VC | 07-Jun-2011 | Completed | Startup |
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FreeNow Competitors (36)
One of FreeNow’s 36 competitors is 99, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| 99 | Formerly VC-backed | Sao Paulo, Brazil | ||||
| Bitaksi | Venture Capital-Backed | Istanbul, Turkey | ||||
| Oriental Carring | Formerly VC-backed | Beijing, China | ||||
| PickMe (Automotive) | Formerly VC-backed | Colombo, Sri Lanka | ||||
| DiDi Global | Formerly PE-Backed | Beijing, China |
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FreeNow Acquisitions (4)
FreeNow’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Kapten. The deal was made on 21-Dec-2017.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Kapten | 21-Dec-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| Clever Taxi | 22-Jun-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| BEAT (Transportation) | 16-Feb-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| Hailo Network | 26-Jul-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Social/Platform Software |
FreeNow FAQs
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When was FreeNow founded?
FreeNow was founded in 2009.
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Where is FreeNow headquartered?
FreeNow is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of FreeNow?
FreeNow has 1,855 total employees.
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What industry is FreeNow in?
FreeNow’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is FreeNow a private or public company?
FreeNow is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of FreeNow?
The current valuation of FreeNow is .
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What is FreeNow’s current revenue?
The current revenue for FreeNow is .
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How much funding has FreeNow raised over time?
FreeNow has raised $12.9M.
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Who are FreeNow’s competitors?
99, Bitaksi, Oriental Carring, PickMe (Automotive), and DiDi Global are some of the 36 competitors of FreeNow.
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When was FreeNow acquired?
FreeNow was acquired on 16-Apr-2025.
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