Company was acquired
Event Year: 2012
Company was acquired
Event Year: 2012
Genius, acquired after its start at Y Combinator, established itself as a leading online music encyclopedia. Driven by a collaborative community, a dedicated in-house creative team, and direct contributions from artists, Genius delivers comprehensive music knowledge to a vast audience, reaching over 100 million users monthly through its website and various online platforms. The platform aims to be present wherever music enthusiasts connect across the internet.
Founded in 2009, Genius initially focused on providing annotations for rap lyrics. Over time, the platform broadened its scope to encompass a wider range of musical genres and content beyond just lyrics. Recognizing that every song possesses a unique narrative, Genius has attracted prominent figures in the music industry, such as Frank Ocean, Lorde, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who utilize the platform to share insights into their creative processes and artistic works.
Genius, acquired after its start at Y Combinator, established itself as a leading online music encyclopedia. Driven by a collaborative community, a dedicated in-house creative team, and direct contributions from artists, Genius delivers comprehensive music knowledge to a vast audience, reaching over 100 million users monthly through its website and various online platforms. The platform aims to be present wherever music enthusiasts connect across the internet.
Founded in 2009, Genius initially focused on providing annotations for rap lyrics. Over time, the platform broadened its scope to encompass a wider range of musical genres and content beyond just lyrics. Recognizing that every song possesses a unique narrative, Genius has attracted prominent figures in the music industry, such as Frank Ocean, Lorde, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who utilize the platform to share insights into their creative processes and artistic works.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2011
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Summer 2011
Consumer
Consumer
Consumer -> Content
Consumer -> Content
Team size: 101
Hiring: No
Team size: 101
Hiring: No
