Truecaller

Truecaller is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication.

Truecaller is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication.
Artificial Intelligence
Milestones
Founded in 2009 $19M B Round led by Sequoia Capital in 2013. C Round led by KPBC and Atomico in 2014 Profitable in 2019
Investment year
2012
Investment stage
Series A
Investment status
IPO
Deal team
Tom Henriksson
Ralf Wahlsten
Truecaller is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication.

Fraud and unwanted communication are widespread challenges in digital economies, especially in emerging markets. Truecaller helps enable safe and relevant conversations between people, while making it easier and more efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. The app aggregates directory services through partnerships with white pages companies and platforms like Yelp to list businesses. Founded in Sweden, Truecaller has gained significant traction in markets such as India, its largest market with 80 million users, and currently boasts 450 million monthly active users worldwide.

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