Spotify may be the latest startup to join the $ 4 billion valuation club.
The music streaming company has reportedly secured $ 250 million in new financing, valuing it at more than $ 4 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. Spotify previously raised $ 100 million almost exactly a year ago at a $ 3 billion valuation
Spotify declined to comment on the report
An earlier report had suggested that Spotify was looking raise a new round of funding at a more than $ 5 billion valuation, but apparently that was too bullish
While Spotify's popularity and revenue has grown in recent years, it continues to lose money. Spotify reportedly doubled its revenues year-over-year in 2012 to nearly $ 600 million, but its net loss increased to $ 77 million. The extra funds may provide Spotify with more runway to continue its rapid expansion even as it continues to bleed money. Read more...
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