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Shapr

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Paris, FranceFounded 2014Consumer Services

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2017

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Shapr

Shapr is a networking application designed to facilitate meaningful connections among professionals across various industries. The platform serves individuals looking to expand their professional network, find collaborators, or even meet potential investors. Operating in the professional networking market, Shapr leverages a user-friendly interface to match users based on their goals, location, job title, and interests. The business model is primarily app-based, with revenue generated through premium subscription services that offer enhanced features and functionalities. Shapr's unique value proposition lies in its ability to connect like-minded individuals who might not have met otherwise, thereby turning networking into a seamless and efficient process. The app is particularly beneficial for recruiters seeking qualified, mid to senior-level professionals, as well as entrepreneurs looking for investors or collaborators. By fostering a global community of professionals, Shapr aims to turn pipe dreams into actionable projects.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Paris, France
Employees: 35
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 58.6/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Publishing
Sector: Consumer Services, Social Media
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 2 companies, latest Sep 2024
Capital deployed: $8.8M
Preferred round: SEED
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Apr 2023	$0	—	Lincoln HR Group	—
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC	Jun 2017	$9.5M	$38M	Anaxago · Franck Riboud	↗

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Shapr website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Shapr is 140 monthly website visits, down 94.8% over the last three months. Shapr's team declined 50.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits140 3-month web change-94.8% 1-year team growth-50.7%

Monthly website visitsJan 2016–Jul 2026

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