# textPlus

> textPlus is a Los Angeles messaging company that hands people a real US phone number for free - pick your own area code - then lets them text, send pictures, and take calls over WiFi or data without a wireless plan. Founded by JAMDAT veteran Scott Lahman, it rode the smartphone wave to more than 150 million downloads and, in 2026, agreed to be acquired by Truecaller for $15 million.

- **Founded:** 2007
- **Headquarters:** Marina del Rey, California, United States
- **Founders:** Scott Lahman (CEO & Founder), Austin Murray (Co-Founder), Zack Norman (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~14-17 employees
- **Products:** textPlus app, Free inbound calling, International & outbound calling, Second phone number
- **Notable:** 150 million+ app downloads across iOS and Android, Raised $53M+ from Kleiner Perkins, Matrix Partners, GRP/Upfront, and The Raine Group, Reached profitability with a team of roughly 14 people

## Products & services

- **textPlus app** — Free US phone number with user-chosen area code, plus free texting (SMS, MMS, group chat) to US and Canadian numbers over WiFi or data.
- **Free inbound calling** — Free incoming phone calls to your textPlus number, including toll-free calling accessible from anywhere in the world.
- **International & outbound calling** — Low-cost outbound and international calls purchased as in-app credits, positioned against expensive carrier roaming and long-distance rates.
- **Second phone number** — A separate line people use for dating, resale listings, side gigs, and travel so they never hand out their primary number.

## Achievements

- 150 million+ app downloads across iOS and Android
- Raised $53M+ from Kleiner Perkins, Matrix Partners, GRP/Upfront, and The Raine Group
- Reached profitability with a team of roughly 14 people
- ~45% revenue CAGR since 2023
- Acquired by Truecaller in 2026
- Founder Scott Lahman previously built JAMDAT Mobile, sold to Electronic Arts for $680M

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Truecaller AB agreed to acquire 100% of textPlus for $15 million, cash- and debt-free, expanding Truecaller's US footprint with second numbers and VoIP.
- **2026-05** — Reported ~$5.2M in trailing twelve-month revenue with roughly 1.5 million monthly active users.

## Links

- Website: https://textplus.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/textplus-inc-
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/textplus
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/textplus

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Last updated: 2026-08-21