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TuneIn
Consumer Services · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2002
Global audio-streaming platform offering live radio, music, news, sports and podcasts in one place MoreLess
TuneIn is a digital media company that provides a platform for streaming audio content. It operates in the online entertainment market, serving a broad range of clients including everyday consumers, music enthusiasts, sports fans, news followers, and podcast listeners. The platform offers a wide variety of content, from music and sports to news and podcasts, sourced from both local and international providers such as CNN, MSNBC, FOX News Radio, NPR, and BBC.
TuneIn's business model is primarily based on advertising and premium subscriptions. The free version of the platform is supported by ads, while the premium version offers ad-free listening and additional content for a monthly fee. This dual revenue stream allows TuneIn to cater to a wide audience with varying willingness to pay.
The company also leverages technology to enhance user experience. TuneIn is available on various devices, including home, car, and portable devices, and is compatible with Alexa and Google Home. This multi-platform approach increases accessibility and convenience for users, thereby boosting user engagement and retention.
Furthermore, TuneIn uses data analytics to offer personalized suggestions based on users' interests, which helps in improving user satisfaction and promoting content discovery.
In summary, TuneIn is a versatile audio streaming platform that offers a wide range of content to a diverse user base, monetizing through both advertising and premium subscriptions.
Keywords: Audio Streaming, Digital Media, Online Entertainment, Music, Sports, News, Podcasts, Advertising, Premium Subscriptions, Personalization.
Company overview
TuneIn company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 185
- Open positions
- 2
- Dealroom signal
- 71.3
- Investment activity
- 2 companies · latest Oct 2023
- Capital deployed
- $7M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
TuneIn funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Nov 2025 | $150M | $150M | Stingray | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2017 | $50M | $500M | General Catalyst · Sequoia · IVP · Marker LLC | ↗ |
| SERIES FOther financing | Dec 2015 | $50M | $200M | Sequoia · Marker LLC · Comcast Ventures · Evolution Media | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | May 2013 | $25M | $100M | Startup Capital Ventures · Sequoia · IVP · General Catalyst | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2012 | $16M | $64M | Icon Ventures · General Catalyst · Sequoia | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jan 2010 | Sequoia · Startup Capital Ventures | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | Aug 2009 | Startup Capital Ventures | — | ||
| SERIES BOther financing | Jul 2007 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SERIES AOther financing | Mar 2006 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Dec 2005 | ICCP Venture Partners | — |
Growth signals
TuneIn website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for TuneIn is 3.2M monthly website visits, up 10.3% over the last three months. TuneIn's team declined 2.6% over the past year.
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Capital deployed
TuneIn investments and acquisitions
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TuneIn's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about TuneIn
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