Bop.fm
Bop.fm, based in San Francisco, is a YCombinator-backed music technology company that aggregates multiple music services into a single interface, facilitating search, playback, and sharing of songs across different platforms.
Company Overview
Bop.fm is a music technology company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. The company operates within the consumer content industry, specifically focusing on the aggregation of popular music services into a unified interface. Launched in 2013, Bop.fm allows users to search for songs, play them using any service, and share or discover music with friends. The company is backed by YCombinator, having participated in the S13 batch.
Services
Bop.fm provides a platform that aggregates several popular music services, enabling a service-agnostic music playback experience. Users can search for any song and play it using their preferred music streaming service. Additionally, Bop.fm offers canonical permalinks for songs, making it easy to share and discover music across different platforms. The company also supports partners like Rap Genius by powering their music aggregation and playback functionalities.
Location and Regional Presence
Bop.fm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. While primarily serving the United States, its influence extends across the America/Canada region. The company's innovative approach to music streaming allows it to reach a broad audience within these regions, contributing to the growth-stage success it has achieved.
YCombinator and Growth
Bop.fm participated in YCombinator's S13 batch, joining the ranks of numerous startups that have benefited from the accelerator's resources and mentorship. Since its launch, Bop.fm has reached the growth stage, reflecting its successful adoption and expansion within the competitive consumer content industry.
Acquisition
Bop.fm, through its innovative aggregation technology and strategic partnerships, attracted attention in the market, leading to its eventual acquisition. The service-agnostic platform and ability to generate canonical permalinks for songs were significant factors in its appeal to larger entities.