escapex
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Undisclosed

Stage

31.10.2018

Date

3

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Escapex creates personal owned platforms for celebrities and influencers, helping them increase their online presence.

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Escapex

founded date

01.01.2015

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Undisclosed

IPO status

Private

Description

The Singapore-based market leader offers an alternative to legacy social media platforms, allowing those with a large following to establish a unique brand for free and generate revenue through ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases, or contests. Escapex's personally owned platforms provide artists with more control, freedom, and profits, and are used by nearly 3 billion followers worldwide, growing by 150 million fans/month. The company operates in 17 markets, including the U.S., Brazil, India, and Indonesia, where it has a 90 percent market share and works with top celebrities and brands. To learn more, visit www.escapex.com or follow @escapexofficial on Twitter.
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Number of Funding Rounds

Their latest funding was raised on 31.10.2018. Their latest investor Pankaj Agarwal. Their latest round Undisclosed

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31.10.2018
4
28.04.2016
31.03.2015
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5

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Sephi Shapira

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