VidCon is an annual convention for influencers, fans, executives, and online brands. The event primarily features prominent video stars from across the internet. It was founded by veteran YouTube creators John and Hank Green (Vlogbrothers), and was later acquired by Viacom (now Paramount) in 2018. Its offices remain in Missoula, Montana, sharing a building with Complexly. VidCon's international presence continues to expand with additional events planned in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Mexico City, Australia, and São Paulo. In October 2020, VidCon Now relaunched as an ongoing, free digital offering.

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"Cramster secured $3 million in Series A funding in 2008 and $6 million in Series B funding in 2010 led by Shai Reshef, who was then appointed company Chairman.[8][9] Cramster had 100,000 active users in November 2008.[10] In 2010, Cramster was acquired by Chegg, a provider of textbooks for the college market. [11]" "Cramster also owns and operates the Facebook application Courses 2.0, which has more than 400,000 users and was voted 4th best application by PC Magazine.[12][13]" #startups #acquired #sites #funded #pub

_Not freemium anymore it seems...they were acquired at some point._

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