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Tastebuds
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Tastebuds

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Tastebuds Media Ltd. connects people globally through music sharing on their innovative social platform.

HQ
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
2010
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Tastebuds Media Ltd., founded by Alex Parish and Julian Keenaghan in June 2010, is a social networking service that connects people through their shared taste in music. The platform allows users to meet new people by sharing tracks and playlists, integrating with services like Facebook, Spotify, and Last.fm. Tastebuds aims to foster connections and friendships globally, leveraging the universal language of music to bring people together.

Notable figures associated with Tastebuds include its founders, Alex Parish and Julian Keenaghan. The platform has garnered hundreds of thousands of users worldwide and has been praised for its intuitive design and potential for growth. Tastebuds has made a significant impact by creating a unique niche in the online dating and social networking space, enabling music lovers to find like-minded individuals and form meaningful connections.

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Tastebuds - Quick Facts

Who are Tastebuds' competitors?

Companies similar to Tastebuds include Tastemade, For True Foodies Only, EarBuds and Forkly.

When was Tastebuds founded?

Tastebuds was founded in 2010.

Where is Tastebuds' headquarters located?

Tastebuds' headquarters is located in London, Greater London, GB.

How much has Tastebuds raised to-date?

As of Nov 10, 2015, Tastebuds has raised a total of $600k (USD).

Tastebuds - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Social Networking
Tags
  • Social
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software