# KKBOX: Information technology & services, Taiwan

> KKBOX: KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005. Based in Taiwan. Founded 1999.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/kkbox (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# KKBOX

KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Information technology & services Taiwan

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1999 27 years old
- **Team:** 250 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 104M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Private equity Aug 2014

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About KKBOX

KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005.

It offers legal access to over 100 million tracks across various devices, including smartphones, TVs, and computers. The platform operates on a freemium model, providing both free, advertisement-supported access and a premium subscription that allows for ad-free listening and offline downloads. KKBOX is currently available in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The service features an extensive library, including a comprehensive Asia-Pop music collection, and collaborates with over 500 international and local independent labels. Users can enjoy social features like "Listen With," which allows fans and artists to listen together and interact. KKBOX also hosts the annual KKBOX Music Awards in Taiwan, celebrating the music industry. With a user base of over 10 million, including 2 million paid subscribers, KKBOX continues to influence the music streaming landscape in Asia.

## What company datasets say KKBOX raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **104M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round size **104M**

Last round date **Aug 2014**

Investors listed **4**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

music recognition technology libraries consumers distribution mobile internet hi-res audio personalized recommendations music discovery information technology & services information technology legal music services entertainment music catalog music streaming in asia music streaming app high-resolution audio

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 516210, SIC 7819
- **Region:** Taipei City
- **Part of:** KDDI Corporation
- **Revenue:** 15M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/kkbox)

## Information technology & services in Taiwan

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