Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by Deezer, Jul 2020
- Raised $7M Series B led by Azteca, Apr 2018
- Raised $1M Series A, Apr 2017
Total raised
$8.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2018-05
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2016
Headcount
5
HQ
Herzliya, Israel
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
About
MUGO is a social music player that gives users the ability to listen to music together from different locations; listen and watch live, 360-degree VR performances; create customized playlists by mood; follow DJs and listen to their playlists; and use the personalized music discovery service. MUGO was developed by iAPPS Technologies Ltd.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $8.0M total
2018-04
B Round
$7.0M
★ Azteca
2017-04
A Round
$1.0M
2016-04
Seed
Undisclosed
2016-03
Pre-Seed
Undisclosed
★ Asaf Robin★ Hagai Ramati★ Elena Anfimova★ Surf Play Investment LLC.★ Smile Network Limited Partnership
Headcount over time
From 4 (2019-01) to 5 (2019-12) · +1 (+25%) · 2 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is MUGO's current status?
- MUGO was acquired by Deezer in July 2020 and is currently inactive.
- When was MUGO founded?
- MUGO was founded in February 2016.
- What is MUGO's primary business?
- MUGO is a social music player that enables users to listen to music together, watch live 360-degree VR performances, create customized playlists, follow DJs, and use a personalized music discovery service.
- What was the total amount of funding MUGO raised?
- MUGO raised a total of $8,125,000 across all its funding rounds.
- When did MUGO announce a strategic partnership with TV Azteca?
- In May 2018, MUGO announced a strategic partnership with Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca.
- Who are the co-founders of MUGO?
- The co-founders of MUGO are Ori Segal (Co-founder & CEO), Shay Goldberg (Co-founder), and Roman Slutsky (Co-founder & CTO).
Team · 3
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Simulation & ImagingVirtual RealityPlatforms & InterfacesMobile
Target customers
Media & EntertainmentMusic
Business model
B2C
Tags
user-experiencesocial-networksentertainmentsocial-mediamusicmobile-applicationssocial-platform
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | mugo.co |
|---|---|
| facebook.com/mugoDJ | |
| instagram.com/mugo_music |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2016-2 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 5 |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by Deezer on Jul 2020 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Deezer 2020-07
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 8 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 2 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | mugo.co |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 8 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513627505 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2005-01-02 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |
| Registered address | הכנסת 35 גבעתיים |