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Shazam has just announced that they’ve surpassed more the 50 million user mark. Crazy! Shazam, which is available in more than 150 countries is one of my ‘must have’ music apps, no matter the device you’re on. The app is available for the BlackBerry, iPhone, Win-Mo, Nokia and Android devices, and is a music-lovers best friend. It helps you identify songs, tag them and buy them in a few easy steps.
In addition to the user milestone announcement, Shazam has also announced a strategic investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers… The same folks that have assisted the folks at Google and Amazon.
Shazam’s CEO, Andrew Fisher commented on the KPCB investment:
“This milestone and the backing of KPCB is a testament to both the success and enormous potential of Shazam…Not only are significantly more people around the world accessing the service every day, they are using it with increased frequency, discovering and acquiring new music and sharing their discoveries with friends all from their mobile phones. Shazam is profitable and experiencing sustained acceleration in its growth rate. We are delighted to be partnering with KPCB, who join our existing investors Acacia Capital and DN Capital and will help us execute against the significant market opportunity ahead.”
Congrats and tip of the cap to Shazam. For more info, hit up Shazam.com.
Thanks Brian!
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