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Juno
Juno Lab offers a platform for ride-sharing in New York City that charges drivers commissions 60% to 65% less than the competition
About Juno
Juno, a ride-hailing service, was established in 2016 by founder Talmon Marco, who was also a co-founder of the instant messaging app Viber. The company's strategy centered on creating a more driver-friendly platform to compete with established players like Uber and Lyft. This was to be achieved by offering drivers a higher percentage of the fare and providing equity in the company.
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Operating primarily in New York City, Juno aimed to attract and retain drivers by taking a smaller commission, initially 10%, compared to the higher rates charged by its rivals. This approach was designed to foster a more loyal and satisfied driver base, which in turn was expected to lead to a superior service for passengers. The business model was predicated on the belief that happier drivers would translate into better rider experiences, thus creating a competitive advantage in the crowded ride-sharing market.
The service functioned similarly to other ride-hailing applications, allowing users to book rides through a mobile app. It offered different service tiers, including 'Bliss' for standard trips, 'Lux' for premium rides, and 'SUV' for larger groups. Despite its driver-centric positioning, Juno found it challenging to gain significant market share. In 2017, the Israeli-based mobility company Gett acquired Juno for a reported $200 million. However, the platform ceased operations in November 2019, with Gett redirecting its focus to a corporate transportation partnership with Lyft.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 14
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 75.6/100
- Industry
- Travel
- Sub-industry
- Mobility
- Sector
- Transportation, SaaS, On-Demand, Sharing Economy, Equity Research, App, Platform, Booking, Competition, Ride-Sharing, Driver
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Apr 2017 | $200M | $200M | Gett | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2016 | $50M | $200M | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Juno is 400 monthly website visits, up 300% over the last three months. Juno's team declined 12.5% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Rakuten
Residence Ventures
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Target Global
Empire Angels
Daniel Eskapa
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Gett
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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