Napster
1999
FOUNDED
M&A
STATUS
101-200
EMPLOYEES
M&A
LATEST DEAL TYPE
$40M
LATEST DEAL AMOUNT
Description
Provider of subscription digital music services designed to give members advertisement-free access to millions of songs. The company's services give members unlimited on-demand songs, on a laptop, Internet-connected home stereo or mobile phone, enabling users to gather and enjoy new original content including videos, playlists, reviews and radio stations anytime and anywhere.
Website
Formerly Known As
Listen.com, Rhapsody
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Other Industries
Entertainment Software
Application Software
Parent Company
Primary Office
- 701 5th Avenue
- Suite 3100
- Seattle, WA 98104
- United States
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Napster Valuation and Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Merger/Acquisition | 22-Jan-2019 | $40M | 000.00 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 6. Debt Refinancing | 10-Jul-2018 | 000.00 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 5. Debt - General | 01-Mar-2015 | 0000 | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 4. Debt - General | 31-Mar-2014 | 0000 | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 3. Later Stage VC | 17-Oct-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Later Stage VC | 16-Sep-2013 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Joint Venture | 01-Jan-1999 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Napster Competitors (24)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deezer | Private Equity-Backed | Paris, France | 000 | 00000 | 0000000 0000 | 00000 |
| 00000 | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Malmö, Sweden | 000 | 00000000000 | ||
| 00000 | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | 00 | 000 | 00000 00000 | 000 |
| 0000000 | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | 00 | 00.00 | 0000000000 | 00.00 |
| 0000000 | Corporation | Leesport, PA |
Napster Investments & Acquisitions (7)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000000 0000 | 24-Apr-2015 | 000000000000000000 | Social/Platform Software | 0000 00000 | |
| 000000000 00000000 | 04-Aug-2014 | 000000000000000000 | Entertainment Software | 0000 00000000 | |
| 000000000 0000 | 04-Aug-2014 | 000000000000000000 | Application Software | 0000 00000000 | |
| 000000 | 06-May-2014 | 00000 00000 00 | 00.00 | Movies, Music and Entertainment | 00000 00000 |
| Napster Luxemburg | 26-Jan-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Napster Subsidiaries (1)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000000000 0000 | Application Software | San Francisco, CA | 0000 |
Napster Former Investors (4)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Investors | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Columbus Nova Technology Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| MTV Networks | Corporation | Majority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Telefónica Innovation Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Napster Executive Team (30)
19 Former Executives
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| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Glaser | RealNetworks | Co-Chairman | 000 0000 |
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