Best Buy
PublicBest Buy is now publicly traded
The data on this page reflects Best Buy's private-market history up to the point it went public, including its funding rounds, valuation, and investors.
Last Round
Seed
May 25, 2023
Total Funding Raised
$3M
Company Overview
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational retailer of consumer electronics headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. Founded in 1966 by Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler as an audio specialty store named Sound of Music, the company was rebranded to Best Buy in 1983 with a focus on a wider range of consumer electronics. As the largest specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the U.S., Best Buy operates over 1,000 stores in North America and provides products and services through its stores, website, and in-home consultations. Its subsidiaries include Geek Squad, Magnolia Audio Video, and Pacific Sales. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BBY.
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Request accessBest Buy Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
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| Seed | May 25, 2023 |
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Best Buy Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Fund | Seed |
| Y Combinator | Seed |
| Cathexis Ventures | Seed |
| 7G Bioventures | Seed |
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