Executive Summary: Viber is a multiplatform messaging application that is available on a variety of devices and operating systems. Viber makes money via fees generated from its business account, subscription fees for international calls (Viber Out), as well as ads shown within the app. Founded in 2010, Viber has grown to become one of the … Read more
Executive Summary: VRChat is a multiplayer online virtual reality social platform that enables gamers to interact with each other in various worlds using 3D-animated characters. VRChat makes money by offering a premium subscription service as well as by selling merchandise through its own online store. Launched in early 2014, VRChat has grown to become one … Read more
Executive Summary: Boxycharm is a subscription service that delivers beauty-related items to consumers on a monthly or quarterly basis. Boxycharm makes money via subscription fees as well as online store sales. It operates a subscription-based business model. Founded in 2013, Boxycharm has grown to become one of America’s leading subscription boxes. In October 2020, the … Read more
Executive Summary: Kahoot! is a learning platform that enables users to create and participate in quiz-based games, which are known as kahoots. Kahoot! makes money from premium subscription packages, advertising, merchandise sales, and by licensing its game-based content to other companies. It operates under a freemium business model. Founded in 2012, Kahoot! has grown to … Read more
Executive Summary: Telegram is a messaging platform that allows users to communicate on both their desktop as well as mobile devices. Telegram makes money by selling sponsored messages as well as through premium subscriptions. Launched in 2013, Telegram has grown to become one of the world’s largest messaging platforms. It now boasts over 700 million … Read more
Executive Summary: IPSY is a monthly subscription service that sends out personalized boxes containing make-up and skincare products. IPSY makes money via subscriptions, e-commerce and private-label product sales, events, as well as product placements. The company operates on a subscription-based business model. Launched in 2011, IPSY has grown to become one of North America’s biggest … Read more
Executive Summary: OnlyFans is a platform that allows content creators to produce and sell exclusive content in the form of photos, texts, or videos. OnlyFans makes money by taking a cut from subscriptions or tips as well as by selling merchandise through its e-commerce store. It largely operates on a subscription business model. Launched in … Read more
Executive Summary: Quora is an online platform that enables users to ask as well as answer questions about thousands of topics. Quora makes money via text, image, and video advertising as well as from monthly or yearly subscription fees. The business model of Quora is thus reliant on advertising. Founded in 2009, Quora has grown … Read more
Executive Summary: Birchbox is a subscription service that sends customers beauty samples on a monthly basis. Customers can then purchase those products in Birchbox’s online store. Birchbox makes money via subscription fees, sales from its store, as well as advertising and sales of aggregated data. Founded in 2010, Birchbox has raised over $97 million in … Read more
Executive Summary: Houzz is an online platform that gives users inspiration for improving and designing their homes while connecting with professionals in the field. Houzz makes money via subscriptions, referral fees, interchange fees, foreign exchange fees, late payment fees, as well as interest. Founded in 2009, Houzz has grown to attract over 65 million users … Read more