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Beats Electronics
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About Beats Electronics
Beats by Dre, a subsidiary of Apple Inc., specializes in high-performance audio products including headphones, earphones, and speakers. The company serves a diverse clientele ranging from music enthusiasts to professional athletes, operating in the consumer electronics market. Its business model revolves around the sale of premium audio devices, leveraging brand partnerships and cultural endorsements to enhance market presence. Revenue is primarily generated through direct sales on its website and through various retail channels. The brand is known for its innovative designs, superior sound quality, and collaborations with cultural icons and sports figures.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- United States
- Employees
- 454
- Open positions
- 4
- Dealroom signal
- 75.3/100
- Industry
- Music, Home Living
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Music, Consumer Electronics, Verified Unicorns and $1B Exits
- Technology
- Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Beats Electronics.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | May 2014 | $3B | $3B | Apple | — |
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Sep 2013 | $500M | — | The Carlyle Group | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Beats Electronics is 1.2M monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Beats Electronics's team grew 38.8% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
HTC
The Carlyle Group
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Apple
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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