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Muzik

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Designs and manufactures wireless headphones

West Hollywood, United StatesFounded 2013Consumer Services
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2018
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Muzik

Muzik is a consumer electronics company focused on transforming the headphone from a passive listening device into a connected, interactive tool. Founded in 2012 by inventor and entrepreneur Jason Hardi, the company operates in the wearable technology market. Hardi, who previously contributed to 50 Cent's SMS Audio headphone line, established Muzik with the vision of creating the "smartphone for the head." His background includes a finance and marketing degree and launching several ventures before focusing on audio technology.

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The company's business model centers on the sale of premium hardware that integrates with its proprietary software platform, the Muzik Connect app. This allows users to do more than just listen to music; they can share what they are listening to on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and program customizable hotkeys on the headphones to control third-party apps and services such as Spotify and IFTTT. The company generates revenue through the direct sale of its headphone products, such as the flagship 'Muzik One'. These products are aimed at tech-savvy consumers who value social connectivity and integration with their digital lives.

The Muzik One headphones feature 40mm custom-tuned drivers, wireless Bluetooth connectivity, and a construction of aircraft aluminum and protein leather. A key feature is the interchangeable ear cushions, allowing users to switch between on-ear and over-ear styles. The headphones are controlled via touch-sensitive buttons and the Muzik Connect app, which enables the social sharing and hotkey customization that define the product's value proposition. Since its inception, Muzik has secured significant investment, totaling over $79 million from backers including Twitter, luxury group Kering, and numerous high-profile figures from sports and entertainment like Michael Jordan, Drake, and Kevin Hart.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2013
Headquarters
West Hollywood, United States
Employees
389
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
73.0/100
Sector
Consumer Services, Music, Headphones, Hearing, Core AI, Wearable, Hard Tech
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Computer Vision, Connected Device, IoT InternetOfThings
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b, b2c

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing May 2018 $70M $280M Tony Robbins · Francois-Henri Pinault · Michael Jordan —
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2016 — — Twitter Ventures —
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Growth signals

Muzik website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Muzik is 3.6K monthly website visits, up 823.1% over the last three months. Muzik's team grew 1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.6K 3-month web change+823.1% 1-year team growth+1%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Series A5 investors entered at this stage

  • Francois-Henri Pinault
  • Kevin Hart
  • Tony Robbins
  • Michael Jordan
  • Twitter Ventures
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
9 countries with
team presence
🇹🇷 Turkey73.1%
🇺🇸 United States13.5%
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan1.9%
🇩🇪 Germany1.9%
🇷🇴 Romania1.9%
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