Genius
YC S11 ↗New York City, US · Founded 2009 · Delaware corporation · 101 employees · Acquired · 3 known investors
Genius is a crowdsourced music encyclopedia where a community of contributors annotates and discusses song lyrics, artist information, and music culture across all genres. The platform serves artists, creatives, and music fans who want to explore and share deeper context about music and its creators.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S11)
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$5.8MraisedSep 2020 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5.8MraisedSep 2020 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ilan ZechoryExecutive Officer, Director
- Tom LehmanExecutive Officer, Director
- Jacob CohenDirector
- Steve StouteDirector
- Ben HorowitzDirector
- Offering amount
- $10.3M
- Amount sold
- $5.8M
- First sale
- Sep 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
In the news
- Cover Genius Raises $100M in Capital From Vista Credit Partnersinsurancejournal.com · 2026
- Cover Genius lands $100m to power AI embedded protectionfintech.global · 2026
- Insurtech Cover Genius raises $100 mn at $1.9 bn valuation to expand embedded protectionbeinsure.com · 2026
- Cover Genius Raises USD $100M in Fundingfinsmes.com · 2026
- Cover Genius Raises USD $100M Backed by Vista Credit Partners, Reaching USD $1.9 Billion Valuation as it Advances AI-First Platform and Global Expansionbusinesswire.com · 2026
- Cover Genius raises $100 million at $1.9 billion valuation | The Insurertheinsurer.com · 2026
- Book Review: Raise a Genius (2017)slatestarcodex.com · 2020