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Closed startup

1996 – 2007

Bomis

Advertising website

United StatesAdvertising and marketing

Founded: 1996
Closed: 2007
Lifespan: 11 years
Employees: 10
Country: United States
City: St.Petersburg
Sector: Advertising and marketing
Founders: Jimmy Wales, Tim Shell, Michael Davis

In brief

Bomis was an advertising website based in St.Petersburg, United States that ran from 1996 to 2007. Founders: Jimmy Wales, Tim Shell and Michael Davis. Former website: bomis.com.

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