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Watchup

Headquartered in Menlo Park, Watchup was purchased by Plex.

Company Overview

Company Name
Watchup
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR

Contact Information

Mailing Address
1149 Chestnut Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
USA
Email Address

Company Background Information

Overview
Watchup is the fastest way to watch the news that matters most. Pick videos from the best news channels to create your own video playlist. Grab your morning coffee, press play, and learn what's up in the world.
Profile
Watchup LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Watchup Company Twitter Account
Company News
Watchup News
Facebook
Watchup on Facebook
YouTube
Watchup on YouTube
Last Transaction
1/31/2017

Financing History

Date
Type
Amount
M&A
Unknown
Venture Equity
$2,750,000
Accelerator
$20,000
Venture Equity
$1,000,000
Venture Equity
$500,000


Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Co-Founder
Adriano Farano
  Adriano Farano LinkedIn Profile  Adriano Farano Twitter Account  Adriano Farano News  Adriano Farano on Facebook


Company Investors

  • Tribune Digital Ventures (Larry Wert)
  • The McClatchy Company
  • Knight Enterprise Fund
  • StartX
  • Media Camp
  • The Knight Foundation
  • M12
  • Digital News Ventures
  • Private Investors (Gordon Crovitz)
  • Private Investors (Steven Taylor)

 

 

 

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