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San Diego, United StatesFounded 2005eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2008
Revenue <$1M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Chumby

Chumby operates in the consumer electronics market, providing an interactive device platform that allows users to access over 1000 apps for personalized content and entertainment. The company serves tech-savvy consumers who are looking for a customizable and engaging experience with their electronic devices. Chumby's business model revolves around a subscription service, where users pay a fee to access a wide range of applications tailored to their interests and needs. The company generates revenue through these subscriptions and also offers a variety of branded merchandise through its online store. Chumby fosters a community-driven approach, encouraging users to participate in forums, provide feedback on beta software, and explore alternative uses for their devices. The platform supports various applications, including news feeds, weather updates, social media integration, and games, making it a versatile tool for daily use.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2005
Headquarters
San Diego, United States
Employees
2
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
53.5/100
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces, Hard Tech
Technology
Hardware
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Mar 2008 $13M $50M JK&B Capital —
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Dec 2006 $5M $20M Undisclosed —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

Chumby website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Chumby is 4.1K monthly website visits, up 36.7% over the last three months. Chumby's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits4.1K 3-month web change+36.7% 1-year team growth0%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

1 investor on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • JK&B Capital
Team profiled 16 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇺🇸 United States · San Diego HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about Chumby on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.

Reading the room on X — pulling top posts and synthesizing themes…

Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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