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SocialRadar

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Develops social and location-based space applications for users to connect and interact with others around them

Washington DC, United StatesFounded 2013Transportation

Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2013

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About SocialRadar

SocialRadar, headquartered in Washington, DC, specializes in providing real-time information and location insights about people and places. The company offers LocationKit, a free SDK that allows developers to significantly enhance location capabilities within their mobile applications. SocialRadar's mobile application enables users to discover who is nearby and understand their connections. Founded by Michael Chasen, co-founder and former CEO of Blackboard, SocialRadar is at the forefront of developing technologies in the mobile, social, and location sectors. The business primarily serves mobile app developers and consumers seeking enhanced location-based services. SocialRadar generates revenue through its SDK offerings and mobile application features, targeting a market that values real-time connectivity and location intelligence.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: Washington DC, United States
Employees: 4
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 59.9/100
Industry: Transportation
Sub-industry: Navigation & Mapping
Sector: Transportation, Social, Location Based, Freemium
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Nov 2014
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

2 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Nov 2016	$0	—	Verizon Wireless	—
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Jun 2013	$13M	$51M	NEA · SWaN & Legend Venture Partners	—

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SocialRadar website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for SocialRadar is 210 monthly website visits, down 87.6% over the last three months. SocialRadar's team declined 20% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits210 3-month web change-87.6% 1-year team growth-20%

Monthly website visitsMay 2017–Jul 2026

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