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Whyd
AddedMar 22, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Whyd

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Whyd: A social music platform for discovering, sharing, and organizing internet's vast music landscape.

HQ
Paris, Paris, FR
Founded
2012
Accelerator
Y Combinator logoY CombinatorS16
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Whyd is a technology company focused on enhancing the music listening experience. Initially launched as a social music platform, Whyd allowed users to discover, share, and organize music from various online sources. The platform aimed to bridge the gap between music streaming services and social media, enabling users to curate and share their favorite tracks from across the internet.

The company later pivoted to hardware, developing a voice-controlled speaker known for its aesthetic design and sound quality. This shift demonstrated Whyd's commitment to innovation in the audio technology space, combining their understanding of music consumption habits with cutting-edge hardware solutions. Whyd's evolution from a digital platform to a physical product manufacturer highlights their adaptability in the ever-changing music and technology landscape.

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Whyd - Quick Facts

Who are Whyd's competitors?

Companies similar to Whyd include YourListen, Jukebox.io, Sound and SoundCloud.

When was Whyd founded?

Whyd was founded in 2012.

Where is Whyd's headquarters located?

Whyd's headquarters is located in Paris, Paris, FR.

How much has Whyd raised to-date?

As of Oct 1, 2017, Whyd has raised a total of $820k (USD).

Whyd - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
  • Machine Learning
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Hardware
  • Music Platform
Tags
  • API
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 510000Information
  • 512000Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
  • 512200Sound Recording Industries
  • 512250Record Production and Distribution
SIC
  • 7900Amusement And Recreation Services
  • 7920Theatrical Producers (except Motion Picture), Bands, Orchestras
  • 7929Bands, Orchestras, Actors, And Other Entertainers And Entertainment
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7372Prepackaged Software