| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2012 |
| Country | USA |
| Sector | Social |
| Total raised | ~$41M USD |
| Collapse type | Fire Sale |
| Founder | Bill Nguyen |
Color Labs
"Raised $41M before anyone used the product. Launched to near-universal confusion. Acquired by Apple for ~$7M. Returned 1 cent on the dollar."
Distressed acquisition below last-round valuation
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Color Labs was founded in 2011 by Bill Nguyen (founder of Lala, acquired by Apple) and Peter Pham in Palo Alto.
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