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Audiobasket
A provider of audio news for web
About Audiobasket
Operating from San Francisco, Audiobasket was a venture-backed entity established in 1999 within the entertainment software sector. The company developed a technology focused on the keyword personalization of audio content, primarily news and information. Its platform automatically processed audio streams and generated customized news feeds tailored to an individual user's designated profiles and preferences.
These personalized audio streams were delivered across the internet and wireless networks to personal computers and a variety of audio playback devices. The business secured funding through an accelerator or incubator round in January 2000, followed by a more substantial $12 million from an early-stage venture capital round in July of the same year. This capital supported its mission to provide users with an accessible method for consuming customized audible news. The company's trajectory culminated in its acquisition by eMotion on October 18, 2001.
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 16.0/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sub-industry
- Publishing
- Sector
- Consumer Services
- Client focus
- b2c
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Oct 2001 | $0 | — | EMotion | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2000 | $20M | $80M | Undisclosed | — |
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Other known investors1 additional known investor
EMotion
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