Snapchat
Snapchat

Snapchat

Snapchat introduces 'Arrival Notifications' to let users automatically share their arrival at specific locations with friends.

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About

Snapchat is a social media platform that allows users to share moments through photos and videos. It has introduced features like 'Home Safe' and 'Arrival Notifications' to enhance location sharing and safety for its users. Snap Map, a feature within Snapchat, has over 400 million monthly active users and allows users to see friends' locations, discover local hotspots, and find things to do.

Key facts

At-a-glance profile data

Founded
2011
Employees
4,300
Total funding
$2.6B (Series F)
Business model
B2C

Funding rounds

Funding rounds raised by Snapchat
DateRoundAmountLead investors
1 May 2016Series F$1.8B-
1 Feb 2016Series E$200M-
1 Aug 2015Series D$485M-
1 Jun 2014Series B$80M-
1 Mar 2012Seed$485KLightspeed Venture Partners
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Frequently asked

What does Snapchat do?

The company aims to compete with services like Life360 and Apple's 'Find My' with these location-sharing features.

How much funding has Snapchat raised?

Snapchat has raised a total of $2.6B in funding. The most recent round on record is Series F.

How many employees does Snapchat have?

Snapchat has approximately 4,300 people on record.