# Foneshow

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Portland, US
- Website: www.foneshow.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 1, 2007)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Foneshow is a mobile solutions provider that enhances user engagement through innovative audio and video content distribution, connecting businesses directly with consumers and improving access to media on smartphones.Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, US, Foneshow specializes in mobile solutions that enable businesses to distribute audio and video content to smartphones. The company has successfully completed three deals, with the most recent funding round on June 23, 2009, raising USD 0.5 mn from Maine Technology Institute. Foneshow has not undergone any major pivots or changes in its business strategy since its inception.Foneshow.com specializes in providing innovative mobile solutions that enhance user engagement through their flagship product, Foneshow. This service enables businesses to distribute and monetize audio and video content directly to users' smartphones, creating a seamless connection between content providers and consumers. Launched to address the growing demand for mobile access to media, Foneshow allows users to download and stream content directly from their devices, solving the need for convenient, on-the-go access to entertainment and information. The platform primarily serves media companies, educational institutions, and enterprises seeking to improve their reach and engagement with end users, with a diverse client base spanning North America and Europe.The revenue model for Foneshow.com is structured around a subscription-based framework, allowing clients to access its services for a recurring fee. This structure may include tiered pricing plans where customers pay based on the volume of content distributed or the number of users engaged with the service. Clients such as media companies may partner with Foneshow to deliver their content through the platform, while individual users can subscribe to specific channels or content series. The company focuses on building long-term partnerships with its clients, fostering a direct-to-consumer approach that leverages branded content for monetization. By providing a streamlined platform for content delivery, Foneshow enhances the transaction efficiency between content providers and their audiences.In June 2009, Foneshow raised USD 0.5 mn from Maine Technology Institute to support its growth initiatives. The company is focused on developing new features and enhancements for its existing platform to launch in upcoming quarters. Additionally, Foneshow is exploring expansion into new markets in North America and Europe to increase its footprint and user base by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 1, 2007, $1.6M — Masthead Venture Partners, CEI Community Ventures, Maine Technology Institute

## Investors

- Masthead Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/masthead-venture-partners) — Series A
- CEI Community Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cei-community-ventures) — Series A
- Maine Technology Institute — Series A