# Burner

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.burnerapp.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 26, 2013)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Burner is a mobile application that provides temporary phone numbers, allowing users to enhance their privacy and control over communication in both personal and professional settings.Burner develops a mobile application that enables users to create disposable phone numbers for various communication needs. The company, headquartered in Los Angeles, US, has undergone significant changes in its strategy since its inception. Founded by a team of entrepreneurs, Burner has attracted attention from notable investors. In September 2013, the company raised USD 2 million in Seed funding led by Venrock and Founder Collective, with participation from other investors including TenOneTen Capital and 500 Startups. This total amount raised to date is USD 2 million as of the latest funding round.Burner specializes in providing temporary phone numbers to enhance user privacy and control over communication. The core offering is a mobile application that allows users to create disposable phone numbers for calling, texting, and sending multimedia messages. This service is particularly beneficial for online transactions, protecting primary phone numbers from unsolicited contacts, and ensuring anonymity in dating scenarios. The app caters to a diverse client base, including everyday consumers concerned about privacy and entrepreneurs needing separate business lines, and is marketed primarily in North America, Europe, and select regions in Asia.Burner generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering users access to its services for a monthly fee. The pricing structure includes various tiers that provide different features, such as unlimited calls and texts, voicemail for each line, and the capability to switch or delete numbers. Clients engage with the service directly through the app, enabling them to select features based on their individual requirements, leading to recurring revenue as customers subscribe to maintain their second lines for ongoing communication needs.In September 2013, Burner raised USD 2 million in Seed funding with the intent of utilizing these resources to enhance their product offerings and expand into new markets. The company aims to develop new features within the mobile application, although specific details on upcoming products or their release dates have not been disclosed. Plans are underway to target further expansion into European and Asian markets, leveraging the recent funding to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 26, 2013, $2M — Venrock, 500 Global, Founder Collective, TenOneTen Ventures
- Angel, Oct 18, 2012 — 500 Global

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Angel, Seed
- Venrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venrock) — Seed
- Founder Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founder-collective) — Seed
- TenOneTen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tenoneten-ventures) — Seed