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Company

Telegram

Rocket Ship RatingBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Rocket Ship Rating: 98 out of 100

a new era of messaging

Also known as Telegram Messenger Inc.

  • Consumer apps & social
  • Open source
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Business model
B2C
Legal name
Telegram Messenger Inc.
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Record updated 8 October 2026

About

Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$3.2BSum of rounds, as of 2026-10-08Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Debt, $330M2024-03

Funding rounds

Debt
$330M2024-03, Announced
Debt
$150M2021-03-23, Announced
Debt
$1B2021-03-15, Announced
Round, 2018
$1.7B2018-01, Announced

Products

Android
Telegram for Android
Ios
Telegram for iPhone / iPad
Macos
Telegram for macOS
Windows
Telegram for PC / Linux
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