SwitchBoard.com Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 67

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 1

SwitchBoard.com General Information

Description

Developer of an internet based merchant network directory designed to content and services designed to connect consumers and businesses on the internet. The company;s internet based merchant network directory is engaged in publishing of local news and information online on consumers, merchants and national advertisers operating through its own web portal, enabling users local information about people and businesses across the United States, including listings of over 96 million individuals, 12 million businesses and four million e-mail addresses.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
CBS Switchboard
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1715 Boyd Street
  • Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • United States
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
TMT
Former Stock Listing
SWBD
Corporate Office
  • 1715 Boyd Street
  • Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • United States

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SwitchBoard.com Valuation & Funding

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SwitchBoard.com Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of an internet based merchant network directory designed to content and services designed to connect consumers
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Santa Ana, CA
67 As of 2004

York, United Kingdom
 

Mill Valley, CA
 
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SwitchBoard.com Competitors (3)

One of SwitchBoard.com’s 3 competitors is Piksel, a Corporation company based in York, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Piksel Corporation York, United Kingdom
Alcance Media Group Corporation Mill Valley, CA
QYOU Media Formerly PE-Backed Toronto, Canada
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SwitchBoard.com Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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SwitchBoard.com Acquisitions (1)

SwitchBoard.com’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Maps On Us. The deal was made on 18-May-1998.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Maps On Us 18-May-1998 Merger/Acquisition Information Services (B2C)
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SwitchBoard.com FAQs

  • When was SwitchBoard.com founded?

    SwitchBoard.com was founded in 1996.

  • Where is SwitchBoard.com headquartered?

    SwitchBoard.com is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA.

  • What is the size of SwitchBoard.com?

    SwitchBoard.com has 67 total employees.

  • What industry is SwitchBoard.com in?

    SwitchBoard.com’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is SwitchBoard.com a private or public company?

    SwitchBoard.com is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of SwitchBoard.com?

    The current valuation of SwitchBoard.com is .

  • What is SwitchBoard.com’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for SwitchBoard.com is .

  • How much funding has SwitchBoard.com raised over time?

    SwitchBoard.com has raised $82.5M.

  • Who are SwitchBoard.com’s investors?

    Paramount Global, Viador, and ePresence have invested in SwitchBoard.com.

  • Who are SwitchBoard.com’s competitors?

    Piksel, Alcance Media Group, and QYOU Media are competitors of SwitchBoard.com.

  • When was SwitchBoard.com acquired?

    SwitchBoard.com was acquired on 17-Sep-2007.

  • Who acquired SwitchBoard.com?

    SwitchBoard.com was acquired by Supermedia.

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