# Bebo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bebo

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Beverly Hills, US
- Website: www.bebo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (May 22, 2006)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Bebo is a social networking platform that allows users to connect and share content with friends and family. It focuses on creating a vibrant online community experience, emphasizing user engagement and interaction.Bebo, founded in 2005 in Beverly Hills, US, is a social networking site that enables users to connect and share multimedia content. The company was acquired by AOL Inc. in March 2008 for USD 850 mn. The founders, Ali Khan and Chris Connors, aimed to innovate in online social interaction, and while there have been shifts in its strategic focus, it has maintained its core purpose of fostering community engagement. The current CEO is Terry James.Bebo specializes in providing a platform for social networking, allowing users to create profiles, share updates, photos, and videos, and connect with others. Its services include customizable user profiles and interactive features that enhance social connectivity among users, catering to a diverse demographic that seeks to engage with friends and family online.Bebo generates revenue through advertising partnerships and promotions on its platform. The revenue model is based on ad placements and sponsorships that leverage its user base, ensuring steady income as brands target specific audiences engaged in social networking. The financial details of revenue generation have not been publicly disclosed.Following its acquisition by AOL Inc. in March 2008, Bebo intends to enhance its platform by introducing new features tailored to improve user experience. Plans include the launch of innovative tools for content sharing and community building aimed at attracting a younger audience. The company is exploring expansion opportunities in emerging markets in Asia and South America by the end of 2025, leveraging recent funding from AOL to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 22, 2006, $15M — Balderton Capital

## Investors

- Balderton Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/balderton-capital) — Series A