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Google to Acquire Meebo for $100 million

Deepanker Verma May 12, 2012 Internet

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According to AllThingsD, Google is in talk to acquire Meebo for the amount of $100 million.

Meebo is a messaging app for browser. It was founded by Sternberg, Sandy Jen (who is CTO) and Elaine Wherry (now an advisor) in 2005. Company has 7 years dedicated in messaging. It also allow webmasters to add a meebo chat box in the websites.

Meebo raised $25 million in its last round of financing in 2010. The round was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Sequoia Capital. The company has raised $62.5 million to date.

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Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.