Plurk
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Jan 2013
Total raised
- Undisclosed
Investors
- 1
About Plurk
" Founded by Kanwardeep Johar and Wei Ping Woon, the company is headquartered in Taiwan. Plurk has undergone strategic pivots to enhance user engagement and has focused on expanding its reach globally since its inception.Plurk’s primary offering is its social networking platform, which facilitates real-time communication among users through features such as “Plurks,” which are short messages similar to tweets. The platform allows users to share multimedia content, engage in discussions, and express emotions through a variety of reactions and custom emoticons. Launched in 2008, Plurk has catered to a diverse user base across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, particularly Taiwan, where it originally gained traction.Plurk's revenue model primarily revolves around the sale of Plurk Coins, which users can purchase to unlock premium features on the platform. These features include ad-free browsing, custom emoticons, and enhanced post-editing capabilities. Transactions occur directly between the company and its users, with customers engaging in one-time purchases or subscription services.Plurk aims to strengthen its market presence by developing new features that enhance user interaction and community building, with plans for a new product launch in late 2023. The company is also targeting expansion into additional markets across Asia and Europe by mid-2024.
Who invested in Plurk
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
Jan 28, 2013
Amount
Undisclosed
Investors
Questions about Plurk
Who invested in Plurk?
Plurk has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Plurk raised?
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When did Plurk last raise money?
Plurk's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Jan 2013.
What does Plurk do?
" Founded by Kanwardeep Johar and Wei Ping Woon, the company is headquartered in Taiwan.
Where is Plurk headquartered?
Plurk is headquartered in Taiwan - China.
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