Founded in 2011 by Damien Patton, Banjo is known as 'The Live Internet,' because it offers users an all access pass to breaking news and live events. By indexing the world's largest collection of social posts by location, time and content, Banjo users can experience what's happening anywhere in the world through the eyes of the people who are there. In 2013, Banjo was named one of the World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Local by Fast Company, and recognized as a top mobile developer by Google in 2012.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/14 | $16,000,000 | Series B |
Balderton Capital BlueRun Ventures Vegas Tech Fund | undisclosed |
| 05/07/15 | $100,000,000 | Series C |
BlueRun Ventures | undisclosed |
