Yahoo acquires **MessageMe**, a WhatsApp-like messaging app with $11.9 million in outside funding. The deal targets talent acquisition, with initial reports suggesting a single-digit million-dollar price tag. Later updates indicate the acquisition may exceed $10 million, structured to benefit investors and employees. Yahoo is rolling out the news internally.
MessageMe achieves **5 million users** across iOS and Android in **2.5 months**, scaling from **1 million downloads in the first 10 days**. The app distinguishes itself with a **media-rich messaging platform**, targeting differentiation in a crowded smartphone messaging market. The company also secures a **$10 million Series A funding round** to support growth.
MessageMe secures $10M in Series A funding from Greylock Partners to expand its messaging app with paid and premium services. Greylock partner John Lilly, former Mozilla CEO, joins the company’s board. The app, launched in March, integrates rich messaging features into its platform.
MessageMe secures **$1.9 million in funding** to fuel growth despite competition from Facebook. The multimedia messaging app claims **1 million users**, expanding its reach in the mobile messaging space.
