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Investments (USD)
Transactions
Recent transactions in the domain of music
| Company | Country | Funding round | Date | |
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Bandcamp Independent online store and music platform |
Acquisition |
3 Mar 2022 | |
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Corite Blockchain platform where artists get funding, distribution and marketing support from backers and share their revenues when music is streamed. |
Private Round USD 6,200,000 (USD 6,200,000) |
31 Jan 2022 | |
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Corite Blockchain platform where artists get funding, distribution and marketing support from backers and share their revenues when music is streamed. |
Private Round USD 6,200,000 (USD 6,200,000) |
31 Jan 2022 | |
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MeMusic Blockchain-based platform to provide an inclusive ecosystem through a multitude of services. |
N/A USD 8,600,000 (USD 8,600,000) |
2 Nov 2021 | |
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Melos Studio Platform for music-based NFTs. |
N/A USD 2,520,000 (USD 2,520,000) |
27 Oct 2021 | |
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Moda DAO Decentralised technology network & community dedicated to the adoption of Web3 in the music industry via NFTs, micro-licensing, DAO governance & DeFi. |
N/A USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) |
19 Sep 2021 | |
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Audius Decentralized audio distribution, attribution, and monetization. |
N/A USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) |
16 Sep 2021 | |
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Service Scout Inc America’s full-service music and voice lessons provider. |
United States | Acquisition |
10 Sep 2021 |
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UnitedMasters Brooklyn-based distribution platform for musicians. |
United States | Series B USD 50,000,000 (USD 50,000,000) |
31 Mar 2021 |
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Shazam Entertainment Ltd Developer of mobile music recognition technology. |
United Kingdom | Acquisition |
1 Dec 2017 |
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DICE FM Ltd Live music discovery and mobile ticketing platform. |
United Kingdom | Series A USD 6,000,000 (USD 6,000,000) |
26 Aug 2016 |
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Jukedeck Ltd Automatic music writing software. |
United Kingdom | Venture GBP 2,000,000 (USD 2,000,000) |
7 Dec 2015 |
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Jukedeck Ltd Automatic music writing software. |
United Kingdom | Seed GBP 500,000 |
1 Sep 2014 |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Jun 2012 |
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Reality Jockey Ltd Development of exciting new music formats. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
31 Dec 2011 |
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Napster Inc Music-swapping software company. |
United States | Acquisition |
3 Oct 2011 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Venture |
1 Oct 2011 |
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Chromatik Inc Music technology company redefining how people collaboratively practice, perform, and teach music. |
United States | N/A |
1 Jun 2011 |
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Miso Media Inc A software company focused on music educational software that makes learning an instrument fun and easy. |
United States | Seed |
20 Dec 2010 |
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Miso Media Inc A software company focused on music educational software that makes learning an instrument fun and easy. |
United States | Seed |
1 Dec 2010 |
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Smash Haus Music Group |
Seed |
1 Jun 2010 | |
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Smash Haus Music Group |
Seed |
1 May 2010 | |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Mar 2010 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | Acquisition |
4 Dec 2009 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Series C |
1 Dec 2009 |
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Shazam Entertainment Ltd Developer of mobile music recognition technology. |
United Kingdom | Series D |
14 Oct 2009 |
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James Grant Group Ltd Provider of management and professional services to the sports, music and entertainment sectors. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
1 Aug 2009 |
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imeem Online music service company that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free. |
Venture |
1 Aug 2009 | |
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Spotify Technology SA |
Luxembourg | N/A |
1 Jul 2009 |
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BMG Rights Management GmbH |
Germany | N/A |
1 Jul 2009 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Series A |
1 Feb 2009 |
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Smash Haus Music Group |
Debt |
1 Jan 2009 | |
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Napster Inc Music-swapping software company. |
United States | Acquisition USD 121,000,000 (USD 121,000,000) |
15 Sep 2008 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Seed |
1 Jan 2008 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | Series C |
1 Jan 2008 |
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Sonicbids Corp Social Music Marketing™ platform. |
United States | Series A |
1 Aug 2007 |
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Mixaloo Inc Provider of a digital music library and software. |
United States | Seed |
1 Mar 2007 |
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Buzzmedia Inc Network of pop culture Internet properties. |
United States | Series B |
1 Jan 2007 |
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Anywhere.FM Cloud-based platform for uploading, playing and sharing music. |
Japan | Seed |
2007 |
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imeem Online music service company that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free. |
Seed |
1 Oct 2006 | |
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Workshoplive Inc Platform for online music lessons |
United States | Seed |
1 Jul 2006 |
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Baker & Taylor Corp Supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets. |
United States | N/A |
1 Jul 2006 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | N/A |
1 Feb 2006 |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Oct 2005 |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Jan 2005 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | Series A |
1 Jan 2005 |
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imeem Online music service company that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free. |
Series A |
1 Sep 2004 | |
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Baker & Taylor Corp Supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets. |
United States | N/A |
1 Jul 2003 |
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Immedia Broadcasting PLC Music strategies and personalised ‘streaming’ for retail businesses in order to improve their customers’ in-store experience. |
United Kingdom | Venture |
31 Dec 2002 |
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Shazam Entertainment Ltd Developer of mobile music recognition technology. |
United Kingdom | Seed |
1 Jul 2001 |
Companies
Best funded companies in music
Brooklyn-based distribution platform for musicians.
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Blockchain platform where artists get funding, distribution and marketing support from backers and share their revenues when music is streamed.
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Blockchain-based platform to provide an inclusive ecosystem through a multitude of services.
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Live music discovery and mobile ticketing platform.
Decentralised technology network & community dedicated to the adoption of Web3 in the music industry via NFTs, micro-licensing, DAO governance & DeFi.
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Decentralized audio distribution, attribution, and monetization.
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Platform for music-based NFTs.
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Provider of music publishing and recorded music services.
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The interstellar music festival of the future.
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Technology company with software and tools to help music lovers.
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The first music streaming service tailor-made for classical music.
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A digital technology company that designs and develops innovative audio technologies and products for music fanatics and movie buffs.
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Building the next-generation music infrastructure.
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Eagle Rock is a producer, publisher and worldwide distributor of music programming and documentaries for TV and DVD.
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Provider of mobile music solutions for wireless operators and mobile music retailers.
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Developer of an online music creation tool that leverages web3 to build an open-source music creation.
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A leading developer of music-based social media platforms that empower anyone to participate in music creation.
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Industry leader in creating and licensing music and sound for traditional marketing communications.
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Sonic technologies for distributed devices.
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Network of pop culture Internet properties.
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An online retailer of CDs and other music-related products
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Music technology company redefining how people collaboratively practice, perform, and teach music.
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Provider of management and professional services to the sports, music and entertainment sectors.
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Investors
Top investors in the domain of music
| Investor | Profile | Country | Investments | |
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Accel Partners & Co Inc | Early and growth stage venture capital firm. | United States | 3 |
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ZBS Capital | Ukraine | 3 | |
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Redpoint Ventures | Venture capital capital firm that invests in startups across the seed, early and growth phases. | United States | 3 |
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Parkwalk Advisors Ltd | Investor in university spin-offs. | United Kingdom | 2 |
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Sutter Hill Ventures LP | Private equity firm based in Palo Alto, Clifornia. | United States | 2 |
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Western Technology Investment | Venture debt firm investing debt and equity capital in venture-backed technology, healthcare and clean technology companies. | United States | 2 |
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KPCB Digital Growth Fund LP [] | Venture capital fund with a focus on information technology | United States | 2 |
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NGC Ventures | Venture capital firm focused on investing in blockchain industry. | Singapore | 2 |
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Providence Equity Partners LLC | Private equity firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education and technology companies throughout North America and Europe. | United States | 2 |
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Cambridge Innovation Capital PLC | CIC was established with the support of the University of Cambridge (UC) to invest in high growth early-stage technology spinouts from UC and the area | United Kingdom | 2 |
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Anthem Venture Partners | United States | 2 | |
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iFund | Venture capital investment initiative that funds innovators developing applications, services, and components for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch | United States | 2 |
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Binance Labs | Blockchain technology incubator, focusing on pre-ICO projects and teams. | Hong Kong SAR China | 2 |
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Arts Alliance Media (Digital) Ltd | United Kingdom | 2 | |
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Sequoia Capital Operations LLC | Venture capital firm. | United States | 2 |
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Index Ventures LLP | United Kingdom | 2 | |
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Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC | Venture capital firm. | United States | 2 |
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Warner Music Group Inc | Provider of music publishing and recorded music services. | United States | 2 |
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Hummer Winblad Venture Partners | American software and web focused venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. | United States | 2 |
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500 Startups Management Co LLC | Seed fund and startup accelerator. | United States | 1 |
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BMW Capital | 1 | ||
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Floodgate Fund LP | Early stage venture capital firm. | United States | 1 |
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Boost VC | Pre-seed venture capital fund. | United States | 1 |
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Bantam Group | The investment vehicle for Joe Caruso, angel investor from the Boston area | United States | 1 |
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The Chainsmokers | 1 | ||
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Bain Capital Private Equity | United States | 1 | |
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Gate.io Labs | 1 | ||
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Purvi Capital LLC | United States | 1 | |
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Morgenthaler Management Partners | One of the oldest private equity investment firms in the US investing through both venture capital and leverage buyout transactions. | United States | 1 |
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Goldbach Group | 1 | ||
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Episode 1 Partners Ltd | Venture capital firm specialising in early stage investments in technology and information services. | United Kingdom | 1 |
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Meridian Capital | Venture capital group investing in blockchain technology and digital currencies. | 1 | |
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Patrick McKenna | 1 | ||
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Playfair Capital | Early stage venture capital fund based in London. | United Kingdom | 1 |
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Hafen Ventures | 1 | ||
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Shasta Ventures Management LLC | Venture capital management firm. | United States | 1 |
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Tengelmann Ventures Management GmbH | Germany | 1 | |
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Edison Partners | Ventue capital firm focused on high-growth financial technology, healthcare IT and vertical SaaS and marketplace companies outside the Silicon Valley. | United States | 1 |
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KKR Asset Management Ltd | United Kingdom | 1 | |
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Electric Feel Ventures | 1 | ||
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Willis Stein & Partners LLC | United States | 1 | |
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Everse Capital | 1 | ||
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Creandum AB | Sweden | 1 | |
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First Round Capital | Venture capital firm that specialises in providing seed-stage funding to technology companies. | United States | 1 |
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Draper Richards LP | Private equity firm focused on venture capital investments in U.S. technology companies. | United States | 1 |
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Evolution Equity Partners | International venture capital investor focusing on cybersecurity and enterprise software. | 1 | |
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TransLink Capital | United States | 1 | |
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CV VC AG | Private company based in Zug which invests in all stages of the crypto and blockchain growth cycle. | Switzerland | 1 |
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Azini Capital Partners LLP | United Kingdom | 1 | |
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Alphabet Inc | American multinational technology conglomerate holding company. | United States | 1 |
Acquirers
Top acquirers in the domain of music
| Investor | Profile | Country | Acquisitions | |
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Microsoft Corp | Software company focused on computing through its various product divisions. | United States | 2 |
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Apple Inc | Designer and manufacturer of consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. | United States | 2 |
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Best Buy Co Inc | Specialty retailer in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. | United States | 1 |
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Viacom Inc | United States | 1 | |
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AOL Inc | A web services company which offers online content, products, and services to consumers, publishers, and advertisers. | United States | 1 |
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Epic Games | United States | 1 | |
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Brocade Communications Systems Inc | High performance Fiber Channel switches for storage area networks. | United States | 1 |