Dubsmash blew up shortly after it launched a few years ago. Not bad:
Makes sense they're expanding to messaging, a common evolution for apps that start as broadcasting utilities (e.g. Instagram Direct). Will play with this later today (my username is rrhoover).See more
@rrhoover was wondering how they were doing on the charts... some slip. My experience is that messaging clearly improves retention, and the fact that people were using text and other platforms to message each other and share means in app messaging will keep people on the app longer. All makes sense. Also raised a $5.5M series A in 8/15. With they type of fun…See more