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SoundCloud History: Year 1

Who are the founders of SoundCloud?

SoundCloud was founded by Alex Ljung and Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss.

When did the first design and development efforts start at SoundCloud?

SoundCloud started its first design and development efforts in October 2006.

When was the first product/service publicly launched at SoundCloud?

SoundCLoud launched its first product/servic in closed alpha in November 2006, in close beta in August 2007, and commercially in October 2008.

When did SoundCloud purchase its domain name?

SoundCloud purchased the soundcloud.com domain name in May 2007.

What is the incorporation date of SoundCloud?

SoundCloud incorporated as SoundCloud Limited in August 2007.

How much venture capital was raised by SoundCloud?

SoundCloud raised more than $540 M USD in 10 funding rounds.ย 

What is the incorporation date of SoundCloud?

SoundCloud was/is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

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What happened during the year 1 of SoundCloud?

What was the version 1 of SoundCloud like?

NOV 2006

What are some of the stats for SoundCloud?

2006 to 2009

2010 to 2013

2014 to 2017

2018 to 2020

What were some of the extra materials about SoundCloud?

Articles of Incorporation.pdf

2007 AUG Articles of Incorporation

2008 OCT Interview with Alex Ljung

2009 NOV Interview with Alex Ljung and Eric Wahlforss

2011 NOV Interview with Alex Ljung Part 1

2011 NOV Interview with Alex Ljung Part 2