Location: 2500 El Camino Real Ste 120, Palo Alto, California 94306, United States

Founded in: 2008
Stage: Revenue generating
Number of employees: 16-30
Funding history:

- Date: 12/2009, Series C: $8 M
Investors: Shasta Ventures, Bessemer Ventures, Granite Ventures

- Date: 02/2009, Series B: $3.9 M
Investors: Granite Ventures. Bessemer Venture Partners, Maples Investments

- Date: 07/2008, Seed: $1.6 M
Investors: Bessemer, Maples, CEO

Profitable year: 2010
Short URL: vator.co/smule

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Smule's Magic Piano nominated for Best App Ever. http://bestappever.com/v/musi on January 03

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Why startups shouldn't be afraid of Facebook cloning them http://cnet.co/W20tMR via @CNET on December 24

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We've introduced a new musical genre: barking dog rap. http://www.smule.com/s/50514793_1318841 on December 20

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Using Smule's new Strum. Product is already top 50 iPhone/iPad. Engagement #s look encouraging. http://bit.ly/Sr0Chp on December 14

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We just launched Smule's new Strum. http://mashable.com/2012/12/13/strum/ on December 13

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Congrats Paul @ Google Music. http://tcrn.ch/WpFjNS on November 19

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Smule's Mark Thompson dancing with Sir Richard Branson at Radio City. http://bit.ly/T3kN3A "Hava Nagila, Hava..." #cancancaption on November 14

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Maybe I should vote next time. http://cbsn.ws/QG2SAz on November 14

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Android growing faster than iOS, according to Mary. http://tcrn.ch/RFdk8a on November 07

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At California theater in San Jose waiting to learn about Apple's latest. Mob scene as always -- grown men running... on October 23

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I guess Obama will win :( How can you argue with this musical analysis by Smule? http://huff.to/TsODjg on October 22

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Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule's 'Gangnam Style' startup mashup"

Badgeville, BloomReach, Chartboost, WatchDox, Little Dress Book, Mass Relevance in 'Startup Style' – Read more

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Working start-up style... https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZPMWMqV3IfM on October 20

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Enjoyed this recent article on huffington post by Sylvie Leotin. http://huff.to/Tw3PLV on October 16

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Awesome new video from Mystery Guitar Man using Magic Piano http://youtu.be/CDTKPVaFO5Y on October 04

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Love to meet the Rappin' Rabi one day. http://bit.ly/Q99EL8 on September 28

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Heading over to Vator Splash soon. Should be festive with David Hornik. http://vator.tv/competition/vator-splash-sf-september-2012 on September 27

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Nice Rolling Stone piece Smule's new Sing! App. http://bit.ly/S3U6vB on September 18

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Nice article by Charyn Harris at Huffington Post on AutoRap http://huff.to/O2sQau on September 08

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Ge Wang of Smule on Mashable. http://mashable.com/2012/09/04/ge-wang/ Great piece. on September 04

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Smule develops interactive sonic applications for the iPhone and other technology platforms. Smule is developing the new sonic network, connecting users across the globe through expressive audio. Smule's Ocarina, I Am T-Pain, and Leaf Trombone have set the standard for iPhone applications, combining innovative uses of the hardware with compelling social experiences.

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• up front license fees from application sales

• recurring license fees from in-app commerce

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Jeff Smith pitches Smule at Under the Radar
Posted: November 12, 2008
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Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule's 'Gangnam Style' startup mashup"

Badgeville, BloomReach, Chartboost, WatchDox, Little Dress Book, Mass Relevance in 'Startup Style' – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule launches sequel to Ocarina: Ocarina 2"

New songs, new play mode, new song mode--it's all sorts of awesome – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule's hit Magic Piano app crosses over to Android"

Now Android users can play their favorite songs on Magic Piano – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule expands to Android with Songify for Google Play"

The launch of the Songify Android app marks Smule's first venture onto the Android platform – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule's Beatstream turns your music into a game"

The creator of Ocarina and Sonic Lighter debuts brand spankin' new music app – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Shazam boosts its Android functions"

From tapping phones to share favorite tunes to finding tour dates, Shazam improves its Android app – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Smule teams with Chiddy Bang for MadPad promotion"

Smule and rapper team up for cross promotion of album, music-making mobile app – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "What you need to know - 05/13/11"

Facebook hires outside PR firm to smear Google; An interview with new Lightbank partner Paul Lee – Read more

Smule was featured in a VatorNews article: "Funding roundup - week ending 11/12/10"

Too many startups to list, this was definitely a killer week of funding – Read more