Hooked
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Sep 27, 2017
Est. Valuation
$100M
Total Funding Raised
$8.2M
Company Overview
Hooked operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in September 2017.
Hooked is a mobile media company that develops an application for reading and writing chat-based fiction designed for young audiences.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
News & Media, Streaming Platforms, Content Creation
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Freemium, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Hooked Comparables
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| RepresentLY Inc. | 90% | |
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| Inkitt | 85% |
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Hooked Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Sep 27, 2017 | ||||
| Series A | May 1, 2017 | ||||
| Seed | Jan 14, 2016 | ||||
| Seed | Sep 17, 2015 |
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Hooked Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| SV Angel | VC Round, Series A, Seed |
| Greylock Partners | VC Round, Seed, Series A |
| Cowboy Ventures | VC Round, Series A |
| 500 Global | Seed |
| Foundation Capital | Seed |
| Founders Fund | VC Round, Series A |
| The Chernin Group | VC Round, Series A |
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Market signals
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- Sep 27, 2017
$3.1M round with participation from Founders Fund and Greylock Partners.
- Jan 14, 2016
$3M round led by Greylock Partners.
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Hooked Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Hooked a public or private company?
Hooked is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Hooked?
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How much is Hooked worth (valuation)?
Hooked's valuation is estimated at $100.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Hooked stock?
Hooked shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Hooked's last funding round?
Hooked's most recent funding round was VC Round on September 27, 2017.
Who are the main investors in Hooked?
Key investors in Hooked include SV Angel, Greylock Partners, Cowboy Ventures, 500 Global, Foundation Capital.
Will Hooked IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Hooked.
How can I track Hooked secondary market activity?
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