# Vibes Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vibes-media

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.vibes.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 4, 2008)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Vibes Media, LLC is a mobile engagement platform that specializes in integrating SMS, MMS, and Mobile Wallet functionalities to enhance customer communication and engagement for brands.Founded in 1998 in Chicago, US, Vibes Media offers a mobile engagement platform that facilitates effective customer communication and marketing. The company's CEO, Aj Sanducci, has been pivotal in its development. In June 2016, Syniverse Technologies, LLC made an investment of USD 45 mn for a minority stake in Vibes, which has raised a total of USD 15 mn across 2 deals.Vibes provides a comprehensive mobile engagement platform that integrates SMS, MMS, RCS, and Mobile Wallet functionalities, enabling brands to create interactive messaging experiences without app downloads. Its services are utilized by clients like Chipotle and Polo Ralph Lauren to drive customer loyalty and enhance marketing ROI. The company operates primarily in North America, connecting digital offers with physical locations through personalized communication strategies.Vibes generates revenue through a B2B model, primarily based on subscription agreements with clients for its mobile engagement services. The company's flagship offerings, such as the Vibes Connect SMS API, facilitate essential communication capabilities, resulting in high retention rates and increased revenue for its clients.Vibes is focusing on expanding its product offerings with new features aimed at enhancing user experience, set to launch in the upcoming year. The company targets further expansion into European markets by the end of 2024. Funding from the latest investment round will be utilized to support these product developments and market entry initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 4, 2008, $15M — Volition Capital

## Investors

- Volition Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/volition-capital) — Series A