Ruckus Overview
Ruckus is a service that lets college students download music and media legally and for free. The only restriction is that users must have a ".edu" e-mail address. If so, you can sign up for free to have unlimited access in downloading over 2.5 million songs (both major and indie records) as well as over 4,000 popular movies, independent films, and TV shows. Ruckus promises very fast download...More»
Ruckus is a service that lets college students download music and media legally and for free. The only restriction is that users must have a ".edu" e-mail address. If so, you can sign up for free to have unlimited access in downloading over 2.5 million songs (both major and indie records) as well as over 4,000 popular movies, independent films, and TV shows. Ruckus promises very fast download speeds with a broadband connection, so that users can have the ability to "download an album in less than a minute." The site incorporates social networking aspects as well. Ruckus has been able to make their service both free and legal by making all files a tethered download, so that they cannot be distributed via illegal P2P networks. The company generates revenue via advertising: practically the entire Ruckus demographic is comprised of college students, on whom advertisers are willing to spend significant money.«Less
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| Date | Type | Capital Amount | Post-Money Valuation | Investors |
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| 06/2004 | Series A | 7.5M | Unknown | |
| 01/2005 | Series B | 8M | Unknown | |
| 05/2007 | Series C | 10M | Unknown |
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| Name: | Ruckus |
| Product URL: | http://www.ruckus.com/ |
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11/03/2008 12:58PM by kyle516
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Bulls vs. Bears (5)
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Have been successful in actually getting colleges signed on |
kenny 04/11/2008 |
100% 3 votes 3 0% 0 |
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Free music for students seems to appealing |
dude 04/10/2008 |
100% 6 votes 6 0% 0 |
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Music service targeting college students seems to be a good idea |
dude 04/10/2008 |
100% 5 votes 5 0% 0 |
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| Bearish Opinions (2) | Author/Date | Do you agree? | |
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the space is cluttered, too many companies and students will download legal or not |
tommyb 08/05/2008 |
100% 2 votes 2 0% 0 |
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The revenue model is challenging without the ability to charge for the music |
dude 04/10/2008 |
100% 6 votes 6 0% 0 |
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