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Spotlite

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A direct to fan app that caters to the artist

Chicago, United StatesFounded 2017Consumer Services
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2017
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Spotlite

Spotlite operates as a multifaceted entity with distinct business lines targeting different markets. One primary focus is a client communication application designed for online service providers such as coaches and consultants. This platform streamlines client management by consolidating communications, course materials, and contract tracking into a single interface. It offers features like threaded chats, voice notes with transcription, and automated message scheduling for tasks like client onboarding and birthday reminders. Revenue is generated through tiered, one-time payment plans—Lite, Plus, and Unlimited—which vary by the number of clients and available workflow automations.

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In a separate venture, Spotlite positions itself as an entertainment company providing a safer social media experience for tweens. This platform is COPPA compliant and employs 24/7 content moderation to review all shared media and comments. The environment is designed to be positive and encouraging, consciously avoiding the use of algorithms to curate content. The business model for this social network involves brand partnerships, offering a moderated channel for companies to engage with a younger demographic.

The company also developed a global singing application that allowed users to sing karaoke, record songs, and stream live performances. This version of the app provided a library of over 50,000 authorized songs from major record labels. It gained initial traction in the U.S. and Latin American markets after its launch in 2017, and expanded to India in 2018 with events like "Spotlite Idol" that offered cash prizes. The app aimed to build a community where aspiring artists could gain followers and receive virtual gifts from fans. According to PitchBook, this entity, formerly known as Kuddle, was venture-backed and headquartered in Palo Alto, but is now listed as out of business as of October 2018.

Finally, there is an iteration of Spotlite that functions as an advertising intelligence tool for brands, broadcasters, and agencies. This app provides insights into competitor advertising campaigns, offering features like ad copy summaries, broadcast breakdowns by program type, and competitive rankings. The goal is to equip users with data to refine their advertising strategies and navigate the market more effectively.

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At a glance

Status
Closed
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Chicago, United States
Employees
1
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
0.0/100
Industry
Music
Sector
Consumer Services, SaaS, Investing, App, Platform
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Dec 2017 $10M $40M Sequoia —
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Growth signals

Spotlite website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Spotlite is 360 monthly website visits, down 92% over the last three months. Spotlite's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits360 3-month web change-92% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

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Global footprint

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🇺🇸 United States · Chicago HQ
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Market sentiment

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