Telegram
PrivateLast Round
Convertible Debt
May 29, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$4.94B
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Telegram is a communication software company that provides a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging application with features for security and privacy.
Sector
Consumer & Commerce
Verticals
Enterprise Communication, Blockchain Infrastructure, Gaming, Digital Identity, Digital Payments
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Freemium, Subscription SaaS, Marketplace Commission
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Telegram Comps
Public and private peers based on sector, stage, and business model.
| Company | Status | Est. Valuation | Rev Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Private | $86.0B | ~40x |
| Cohere | Private | $5.0B | -- |
| Competitor 1 | Public | $XX.XB | XXx |
| Competitor 2 | Public | $XX.XB | XXx |
Telegram Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible Debt | May 29, 2025 | ||||
| Debt | Mar 18, 2024 | ||||
| Debt | Jul 19, 2023 | ||||
| Debt | Mar 23, 2021 | ||||
| Initial Coin Offering | Mar 29, 2018 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Telegram Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Benchmark Capital | Initial Coin Offering |
| Fortress Investment Group | Initial Coin Offering |
| Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners | Debt |
| DFJ Dragon Fund China | Initial Coin Offering |
| Sequoia Capital | Initial Coin Offering |
| Mubadala Capital | Debt |
| Citadel | Convertible Debt |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Apr 30, 2026
Facing investigation in France over alleged illegal content failures.
- Apr 21, 2026
UK regulator Ofcom is investigating concerns over child abuse material.
Telegram Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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