Telegram
PrivateLast Round
Convertible Debt
May 29, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$4.94B
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
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
Social Media, Gaming, Blockchain Infrastructure, Digital Identity
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Freemium, Subscription SaaS, Marketplace Commission
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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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.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesOct 16, 2026
Telegram Group may introduce a dedicated news feed in its macOS beta app, with separate sections for subscribed channels and personalized recommendations, but no stable-release timeline is clear.
- is_developingOct 10, 2026
Telegram Group is developing a feature that would let users set reminders for upcoming chats or events
- launchesOct 9, 2026
Telegram Group releases version 13.0 with Gram Wallet on Oct 9th '26
- launchesOct 9, 2026
Telegram Group launches Business in Mar '24, with its features available to Premium subscribers.
- has_issues_withOct 3, 2026
Telegram Group has issues with the leaked medical entrance exam in India after authorities blocked it in Jun '26
Telegram Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Telegram's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Telegram a public or private company?
Telegram is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Telegram?
Telegram is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Telegram's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Telegram worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Telegram is not publicly available.
Can I buy Telegram stock?
Telegram shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Telegram's last funding round?
Telegram's most recent funding round was Convertible Debt on May 29, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Telegram?
Key investors in Telegram include Benchmark Capital, Fortress Investment Group, Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, DFJ Dragon Fund China, Sequoia Capital.
Will Telegram IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Telegram.
How can I track Telegram secondary market activity?
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