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GroupMe
AddedFeb 11, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
GroupMe

GroupMe

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GroupMe, Inc. offers mobile group messaging services for seamless text-based communication and sharing across the US.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2010
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GroupMe, Inc. was founded in May 2010 in New York, United States, with the core mission of simplifying group communication. The company offers a mobile group messaging app that facilitates seamless text-based communication, location sharing, and photo sharing among users. GroupMe's services are designed to help users connect and make plans effortlessly, catering to various groups such as college students, high schoolers, non-profits, and friends across the United States.

Notable figures affiliated with GroupMe include co-founders Jared Hecht and Steve Martocci. In August 2011, GroupMe was acquired by Skype Technologies, which is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. This acquisition has significantly bolstered GroupMe's resources and reach. GroupMe has become a popular tool for group communication, impacting how people stay connected and organized in their personal and professional lives.

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GroupMe - Quick Facts

Who are GroupMe's competitors?

Companies similar to GroupMe include GroupAhead, FriendSpot, Chatterous and Gupshup.

When was GroupMe founded?

GroupMe was founded in 2010.

Where is GroupMe's headquarters located?

GroupMe's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was GroupMe's last funding round?

GroupMe's most recent funding round was for $10.6M (USD) in January 2011.

How much has GroupMe raised to-date?

As of Jan 4, 2011, GroupMe has raised a total of $11.4M (USD).

GroupMe - Classification

Technology
  • Mobile
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Communication
  • Messaging
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 510000Information
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 4800Communications
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software