# Bump Technologies

> Mobile app for tap-to-share contacts, photos, and files between phones.

## Why it is interesting

Bump hit tens of millions of installs with a magical tap UX — a16z led a $16M round before Google acquired the team for ~$35–40M in 2013.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** consumer
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Acquired by Google (Sep 2013): ~$35–40M reported (TechCrunch, NYT)
- Series B (Jan 2011): $16M led by a16z; Sequoia, SV Angel participated (TechCrunch)
- Source: https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/16/bump-mobile-contact-sharing-app-acquired-by-google-will-stay-alive-for-now/

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/sequoia

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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