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WhatsApp, now part of Facebook, is an end-to-end encrypted mobile messenger app. Its offices were located in Mountain View, California.
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WhatsApp at a glance
WhatsApp is a mobile messaging company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round, Seed, raised $250,000 in October 2009. Xcout tracks 3 named people at WhatsApp, including Brian Acton (Co-founder).
WhatsApp leadership
- Brian ActonCo-founder
- Jan KoumCo-founder
- Jim GoetzInvestor
WhatsApp funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | $250,000 | — |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
WhatsApp competitors
A few of WhatsApp's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
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More on WhatsApp in Xcout Intel
- 3 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 1 funding round with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- The full competitor set, tracking, exports and API access