Chomp - About the company
Chomp is an acquired company based in San Francisco (United States), founded in 2009 by Ben Keighran and Cathy Edwards. It operates as a Designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Chomp has raised $2.57M in funding. The company has 86 active competitors, including 4 funded and 7 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like AppsDaily, Mobius and Uptodown.
Company Details
Designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. This technology company offers a wide range of innovative products, including smartphones, computers, tablets, smartwatches, and accessories. It provides a suite of software and online services, such as cloud storage, streaming entertainment, digital payments, and various subscription services. The company focuses on user experience, design, and seamless integration across its ecosystem. It operates retail stores, offers trade-in programs, and provides customer support. The business model encompasses both hardware and software, catering to consumers, businesses, education, healthcare, and government sectors. It emphasizes accessibility, environmental responsibility, and ethical practices.
- Website
- chomp.com
- Social
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2009
Location
San Francisco, United States
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.57M in 2 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
4th among 86 active competitors
Employee Count
163 as on May 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Apple (Feb 23, 2012)
Chomp's acquisition details
Chomp got acquired by Apple on Feb 23, 2012.
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Chomp's funding and investors
Chomp has raised a total funding of $2.57M over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Nov 01, 2009. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Mar 11, 2010 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Chomp has 4 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Chomp:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2010 | 3160869 | Series A | 8942015 | 8803624 | 7062272 | 5190701 |
Nov 01, 2009 | 3561673 | Seed | 1970580 | 1511576 | 2439797 |
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Chomp's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Chomp are Ben Keighran and Cathy Edwards.
Here are the details of Chomp's key team members:
- Ben Keighran: Co-Founder & CEO of Chomp and founder of 1 other company. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup.
- Cathy Edwards: Co-Founder & CTO of Chomp.
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Chomp's employee count trend
Chomp has 163 employees as of May 26. Here is Chomp's employee count trend over the years:
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Chomp's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Chomp include AppsDaily, Mobius and Uptodown. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Chomp, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Offline Retail Distribution of Mobile Apps | $30.4M | 51/100 | ||
2nd | Mobius 2017, San Francisco (United States), Seed | Open-source and decentralized app store | $500K | 47/100 | |
3rd | Multi-platform application distribution platform | - | - | 45/100 | |
4th |  Chomp 2009, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | Designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services | $2.57M | 44/100 | |
5th | Mobiles24 2010, Cheshire (United States), Unfunded | Free mobile content: ringtones, wallpapers, games, apps, and themes | - | - | 40/100 |
6th | Alternative app store for Android & iOS apps | - | - | 38/100 | |
7th |  ETHIO APPS 2011, United States, Unfunded | Online distribution platform offering multi-category mobile and gaming applications for multiple devices | - | - | 38/100 |
8th | Handmark 2000, Kansas City (United States), Acqui-Hired | Mobile and PC app store for all OS | $10M | 37/100 | |
9th | Online distribution platform for downloading Android & iOS applications | - | - | 36/100 | |
10th | Alternate app store for Greek apps | - | - | 36/100 |
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Chomp's Investments and acquisitions
Chomp has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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