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TouchLocal
Leading local search company that connects millions of businesses with customers every month
About TouchLocal
Established in 2004 by founder Phil Geraghty, TouchLocal operates as a local business-to-business listing platform headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company has secured approximately $27 million in total funding through four rounds, attracting institutional investors such as Balderton Capital, Benchmark, and Kreos Capital. A significant portion of this funding was a Series B round of $13.7 million in January 2008, led by Balderton Capital.
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The core of TouchLocal's business is its online directory, which allows consumers to find, review, and rate local businesses and service providers across a wide array of categories. The platform serves small and medium-sized enterprises by offering them digital marketing solutions to enhance their online visibility and connect with local customers. Revenue is primarily generated through paid services for the online promotion of these businesses. The company's platform is designed to provide an integrated approach to online marketing, offering management services and applications tailored to individual business needs.
TouchLocal is part of the Scoot Network, which significantly expands its reach. This network powers business directories for several major brands, including Scoot, The Independent, The Sun, and The Mirror. This affiliation provides advertisers on TouchLocal with the added value of being discoverable across multiple high-traffic websites, amplifying their potential to attract new customers. The company maintains offices in London and Stockton-on-Tees.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jul 2014 | $0 | — | Web.com | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2008 | $10M | $57M | Balderton Capital | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for TouchLocal is 15K monthly website visits, down 21.1% over the last three months. TouchLocal's team grew 2.2% over the past year.
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Other known investors1 additional known investor
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