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HotDrop

acquired by The BeamTechstars '22

Needham, US · Founded 2021 · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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HotDrop is a music discovery platform that supports independent musicians and helps fans discover music, powering millions of discovery moments. The company was acquired by The Beam in December 2024.

Founders & leadership

HotDrop was founded in 2021 by Max Goldberg.

MGMax Goldberg
Max GoldberginMax Goldberg is a self-taught software engineer and founder who learned Swift programming in 2015 and launched his first app venture, which exited in 2017. He founded HotDrop, a music discovery platform, which was acquired by The Beam in December 2024.

Investors · 2

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Frequently asked questions

What does HotDrop do?
HotDrop is a music discovery platform that supports independent musicians and helps fans discover music, powering millions of discovery moments. The company was acquired by The Beam in December 2024.
Who founded HotDrop?
HotDrop was founded by Max Goldberg in 2021.
Who are HotDrop's investors?
HotDrop's investors include IU Ventures, Techstars.
Who acquired HotDrop?
HotDrop was acquired by The Beam.
Where is HotDrop headquartered?
HotDrop is headquartered in Needham, US.