Telegram valuation, funding and investors
Telegram works in cloud-based messaging services, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013, it has about 3,520 employees.
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VALUATION · TODAY
$2.69B +0% after Growth
Range $791M – $4.09B · Grade CTODAY
+12 MO
$1.00B
$2.00B
$3.00B
$4.00B
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Growth $150M
ValuationBefore first round12-month outlook: where it points, how wide it fansHover the past: the outlook shows what was predicted then
HEADCOUNT · TODAY3,521 employees
+20%6m growth
+36%1y growth
+120%2y growth
2,000
4,000
Data from Jan 2021
Predicted in 1 yr $2.69B +0% vs today
Predicted next raise $295M if a round comes
Winding-down probability 0%
- Last round
- Growth · $150M · Mar 2021
- Valuation at last round
- $1.37B · implied
- Headcount
- 3,521 · growing
- Grade
- C
- Founded
- 2013
Telegram valuation today
VCMC values Telegram at $2.7B today, with a range of $791M to $4.1B and a grade of C. The valuation starts from its last funding round, a growth round in Mar 2021.
Valuation by date (168 rows)
Each point is what the model would have shown on that date, using only what was known then; before its first round, a company is valued as a startup because it later raised.
| Date | Valuation | Range | Predicted in 1 yr | Phase | Headcount | Trend | Grade | Winding-down probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2013 | $2.42M | $0.88M – $6.65M | $2.54M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2013 | $2.43M | $0.89M – $6.68M | $2.55M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2013 | $2.44M | $0.89M – $6.70M | $2.56M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2013 | $2.45M | $0.89M – $6.73M | $2.57M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2013 | $2.46M | $0.90M – $6.76M | $2.58M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2013 | $2.47M | $0.90M – $6.78M | $2.59M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2013 | $2.48M | $0.90M – $6.81M | $2.60M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2013 | $2.49M | $0.91M – $6.84M | $2.61M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2013 | $2.50M | $0.91M – $6.86M | $2.62M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2013 | $2.51M | $0.91M – $6.89M | $2.63M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2013 | $2.52M | $0.92M – $6.92M | $2.64M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2013 | $2.53M | $0.92M – $6.95M | $2.65M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2014 | $2.54M | $0.92M – $6.97M | $2.66M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2014 | $2.55M | $0.93M – $7.00M | $2.67M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2014 | $2.56M | $0.93M – $7.03M | $2.68M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2014 | $2.57M | $0.93M – $7.05M | $2.69M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2014 | $2.58M | $0.94M – $7.08M | $2.70M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2014 | $2.59M | $0.94M – $7.11M | $2.71M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2014 | $2.60M | $0.95M – $7.14M | $2.72M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2014 | $2.61M | $0.95M – $7.17M | $2.73M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2014 | $2.62M | $0.95M – $7.19M | $2.74M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2014 | $2.63M | $0.96M – $7.22M | $2.75M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2014 | $2.64M | $0.96M – $7.25M | $2.77M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2014 | $2.65M | $0.96M – $7.28M | $2.78M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2015 | $2.66M | $0.97M – $7.31M | $2.79M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2015 | $2.67M | $0.97M – $7.34M | $2.80M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2015 | $2.68M | $0.98M – $7.36M | $2.81M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2015 | $2.69M | $0.98M – $7.39M | $2.82M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2015 | $2.70M | $0.98M – $7.42M | $2.83M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2015 | $2.71M | $0.99M – $7.45M | $2.84M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2015 | $2.72M | $0.99M – $7.48M | $2.85M (+5%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2015 | $2.73M | $1.00M – $7.51M | $2.93M (+7%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2015 | $2.74M | $1.00M – $7.54M | $3.01M (+10%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2015 | $2.75M | $1.00M – $7.57M | $3.09M (+12%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2015 | $2.77M | $1.01M – $7.60M | $3.17M (+15%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2015 | $2.78M | $1.01M – $7.63M | $3.25M (+17%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2016 | $2.79M | $1.01M – $7.66M | $3.34M (+20%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2016 | $2.80M | $1.02M – $7.69M | $3.43M (+23%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2016 | $2.81M | $1.02M – $7.72M | $3.52M (+25%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2016 | $2.82M | $1.03M – $7.75M | $3.61M (+28%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2016 | $2.83M | $1.03M – $7.78M | $3.71M (+31%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2016 | $2.84M | $1.03M – $7.81M | $3.81M (+34%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2016 | $2.85M | $1.04M – $7.84M | $3.91M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2016 | $2.93M | $1.07M – $8.05M | $4.02M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2016 | $3.01M | $1.10M – $8.27M | $4.13M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2016 | $3.09M | $1.12M – $8.48M | $4.23M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2016 | $3.17M | $1.15M – $8.71M | $4.35M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2016 | $3.26M | $1.19M – $8.94M | $4.46M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2017 | $3.34M | $1.22M – $9.18M | $4.58M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2017 | $3.43M | $1.25M – $9.43M | $4.71M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2017 | $3.52M | $1.28M – $9.66M | $4.82M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2017 | $3.61M | $1.31M – $9.92M | $4.95M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2017 | $3.71M | $1.35M – $10.2M | $5.08M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2017 | $3.81M | $1.39M – $10.5M | $5.22M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2017 | $3.91M | $1.42M – $10.7M | $5.36M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2017 | $4.01M | $1.46M – $11.0M | $5.50M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2017 | $4.12M | $1.50M – $11.3M | $5.65M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2017 | $4.23M | $1.54M – $11.6M | $5.80M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2017 | $4.35M | $1.58M – $11.9M | $5.96M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2017 | $4.46M | $1.62M – $12.2M | $6.11M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2018 | $4.58M | $1.67M – $12.6M | $6.28M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2018 | $4.71M | $1.71M – $12.9M | $6.45M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2018 | $4.82M | $1.76M – $13.2M | $6.61M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2018 | $4.95M | $1.80M – $13.6M | $6.79M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2018 | $5.08M | $1.85M – $14.0M | $6.97M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2018 | $5.22M | $1.90M – $14.3M | $7.16M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2018 | $5.36M | $1.95M – $14.7M | $7.34M (+37%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2018 | $5.50M | $2.00M – $15.1M | $7.42M (+35%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2018 | $5.65M | $2.06M – $15.5M | $7.49M (+32%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2018 | $5.80M | $2.11M – $15.9M | $7.55M (+30%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2018 | $5.96M | $2.17M – $16.4M | $7.62M (+28%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2018 | $6.11M | $2.23M – $16.8M | $7.69M (+26%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2019 | $6.28M | $2.29M – $17.3M | $7.76M (+24%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2019 | $6.45M | $2.35M – $17.7M | $7.83M (+21%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2019 | $6.61M | $2.41M – $18.2M | $7.90M (+19%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2019 | $6.79M | $2.47M – $18.6M | $7.97M (+17%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2019 | $6.97M | $2.54M – $19.1M | $8.04M (+15%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2019 | $7.16M | $2.61M – $19.7M | $8.11M (+13%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2019 | $7.34M | $2.67M – $20.2M | $8.19M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2019 | $7.42M | $2.70M – $20.4M | $8.26M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2019 | $7.49M | $2.73M – $20.6M | $8.34M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2019 | $7.55M | $2.75M – $20.7M | $8.41M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2019 | $7.62M | $2.77M – $20.9M | $8.49M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2019 | $7.69M | $2.80M – $21.1M | $8.56M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2020 | $7.76M | $2.83M – $21.3M | $8.64M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2020 | $7.83M | $2.85M – $21.5M | $8.72M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2020 | $7.90M | $2.88M – $21.7M | $8.80M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2020 | $7.97M | $2.90M – $21.9M | $8.88M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 May 2020 | $8.04M | $2.93M – $22.1M | $8.96M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2020 | $8.12M | $2.96M – $22.3M | $9.04M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2020 | $8.19M | $2.98M – $22.5M | $9.12M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2020 | $8.26M | $3.01M – $22.7M | $9.20M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2020 | $8.34M | $3.04M – $22.9M | $9.29M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2020 | $8.41M | $3.06M – $23.1M | $9.37M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2020 | $8.49M | $3.09M – $23.3M | $9.46M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2020 | $8.57M | $3.12M – $23.5M | $9.54M (+11%) | before first round | – | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2021 | $16.4M | $4.80M – $55.8M | $19.2M (+17%) | before first round | 250 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2021 | $16.7M | $4.83M – $57.5M | $19.3M (+16%) | before first round | 250 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2021 | $16.9M | $4.85M – $59.1M | $19.5M (+15%) | before first round | 250 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 25 Mar 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+10%) | after a round | 250 | unknown | B | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+10%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 May 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+9%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+8%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+7%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+6%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+5%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+5%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2021 | $1.4B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+4%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2021 | $1.5B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+3%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2022 | $1.5B | $898M – $2.3B | $1.5B (+2%) | after a round | 250 | flat | B | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2022 | $1.6B | $1.0B – $2.6B | $1.7B (+3%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2022 | $1.7B | $1.0B – $2.6B | $1.7B (+1%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2022 | $1.7B | $1.0B – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 May 2022 | $1.7B | $1.0B – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2022 | $1.7B | $994M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2022 | $1.7B | $987M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2022 | $1.7B | $979M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2022 | $1.7B | $972M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2022 | $1.7B | $965M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2022 | $1.7B | $703M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2022 | $1.7B | $669M – $2.6B | $1.7B (0%) | after a round | 430 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2023 | $1.9B | $1.1B – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2023 | $1.9B | $1.0B – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2023 | $1.9B | $1.0B – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2023 | $1.9B | $984M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 May 2023 | $1.9B | $973M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2023 | $1.9B | $962M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2023 | $1.9B | $951M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2023 | $1.9B | $940M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | growing | B | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2023 | $1.9B | $478M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2023 | $1.9B | $455M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2023 | $1.9B | $432M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2023 | $1.9B | $411M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2024 | $1.9B | $391M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | unknown | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2024 | $1.9B | $371M – $2.9B | $1.9B (0%) | after a round | 720 | unknown | D | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2024 | $2.1B | $970M – $3.2B | $2.1B (0%) | after a round | 1,200 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2024 | $2.1B | $857M – $3.2B | $2.1B (0%) | after a round | 1,200 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 May 2024 | $2.1B | $841M – $3.2B | $2.1B (0%) | after a round | 1,200 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2024 | $2.1B | $826M – $3.2B | $2.1B (0%) | after a round | 1,200 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2024 | $2.1B | $811M – $3.2B | $2.1B (0%) | after a round | 1,200 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2024 | $2.3B | $421M – $3.4B | $2.2B (0%) | after a round | 1,600 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2024 | $2.3B | $403M – $3.4B | $2.2B (0%) | after a round | 1,600 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2024 | $2.3B | $387M – $3.4B | $2.2B (0%) | after a round | 1,600 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2024 | $2.4B | $841M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2024 | $2.4B | $826M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2025 | $2.4B | $811M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2025 | $2.4B | $795M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2025 | $2.4B | $782M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2025 | $2.4B | $823M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 May 2025 | $2.4B | $809M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2025 | $2.4B | $796M – $3.6B | $2.4B (0%) | after a round | 2,000 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2025 | $2.5B | $823M – $3.8B | $2.5B (0%) | after a round | 2,511 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2025 | $2.5B | $814M – $3.8B | $2.5B (0%) | after a round | 2,584 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2025 | $2.5B | $800M – $3.8B | $2.5B (0%) | after a round | 2,584 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2025 | $2.5B | $787M – $3.8B | $2.5B (0%) | after a round | 2,584 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Nov 2025 | $2.6B | $786M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,769 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Dec 2025 | $2.6B | $773M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,769 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jan 2026 | $2.6B | $769M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,922 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Feb 2026 | $2.6B | $759M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,922 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Mar 2026 | $2.6B | $759M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,922 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Apr 2026 | $2.6B | $759M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,922 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 May 2026 | $2.6B | $759M – $3.9B | $2.6B (0%) | after a round | 2,922 | growing | C | 0% |
| 1 Jun 2026 | $2.6B | $270M – $4.0B | $2.6B (-1%) | after a round | 3,336 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Jul 2026 | $2.6B | $270M – $4.0B | $2.6B (-1%) | after a round | 3,336 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Aug 2026 | $2.6B | $270M – $4.0B | $2.6B (-1%) | after a round | 3,336 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Sep 2026 | $2.6B | $270M – $4.0B | $2.6B (-1%) | after a round | 3,336 | up | D | 0% |
| 1 Oct 2026 | $2.7B | $791M – $4.1B | $2.7B (0%) | after a round | 3,521 | growing | C | 0% |
| 24 Oct 2026 | $2.7B | $791M – $4.1B | $2.7B (0%) | after a round | 3,521 | growing | C | 0% |
Key facts about Telegram
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employees
- about 3,520 +27% in a year
- Total raised
- $1.98B
- Funding rounds
- 3
- Last round
- Debt May 2025
Telegram was founded in 2013 by Nikolai Durov and Pavel Durov.
Telegram funding history
Telegram has 3 funding rounds on record, from Mar 2021 to May 2025, $1.98B in total. None disclosed a valuation.
Debt 28 May 2025no round page
With BlackRock, Mubadala, Citadel.
Sources: techfundingnews.com, coindesk.com, theblock.co and 3 more
$1.50B
Debt 18 Mar 2024no round page
Investors not disclosed.
Sources: theconsumervc.com, techcrunch.com, uk.finance.yahoo.com and 1 more
$330M
$150M
Telegram investors
5 investors have backed Telegram.
- BlackRock
- Mubadala
- Mubadala Investment Co
What Telegram does
Telegram works in tech companies, with 15 recorded offerings and customers in communication.
Telegram is a cloud-based messaging and social media platform engaged in providing cross-platform instant messaging, group and channel communication, file sharing, and social networking features. The company offers end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls, as well as a Bot API for developers to create custom tools and integrate services. Telegram serves both personal and business users and operates as a free, ad-free service with revenue generated through Sponsored Messages and Premium subscriptions. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is committed to sustainability in its operations.
Description from Veridion's company data.
Products and services
- Cloud-Based Messaging Services
- Group and Channel Messaging Services
- Voice and Video Call Services
- Livestream Chat Services
- File Sharing Services
- Bot API Integration Services
- Custom Tool Development Services
- Premium Subscription Services
- Sponsored Message Advertising Services
- Social Networking Services
- Story Posting Services
- Audience Update Sharing Services
- Multi-Platform Messaging Application Development
- Multi-Data Center Infrastructure Services
- Distributed Cloud Storage Services
Markets
- Communication
Technology
- End-to-End Encryption for Voice and Video Calls
- Distributed Cloud Storage System
- Multi-Data Center Network
Business model
- Business-to-Business
- Business-to-Consumer
- Software-as-a-Service
- Subscription-Based
Industry codes (NAICS)
- 513210 Software Publishers 100% match
Questions about Telegram
What is Telegram worth?
Valuation $2.7B (range $791M to $4.1B), as of 24 Oct 2026.
Has Telegram raised money?
Telegram has 3 funding rounds on record, from Mar 2021 to May 2025, $1.98B in total. None disclosed a valuation.
Who has invested in Telegram?
Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, BlackRock, Citadel, Mubadala and Mubadala Investment Co.
How many people work at Telegram?
About 3,520, up 27% over the last year. Headcount grew from 250 in Jan 2021 to 3,521 in Sep 2026.
What does Telegram do?
Telegram works in tech companies, with 15 recorded offerings and customers in communication. Its main offerings are cloud-based messaging services, group and channel messaging services and voice and video call services.
When was Telegram founded, and where is it based?
Telegram was founded in 2013 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has about 3,520 employees, up 27% over the last year.