Failed Companies

Kodak, once a giant in the photography industry, faced rapid transformation and financial turmoil with the advent of…

The rise and fall of Circuit City was a significant event in the retail industry. This once-dominant consumer electronics retailer faced bankruptcy, store closures,…

What happened to Pontiac? In 2009, General Motors (GM) announced the discontinuation of the Pontiac brand, a decision that marked the end…

BlackBerry was once a dominant player in the smartphone market, known for its robust security features and iconic…

What happened to Saab? This once-esteemed Swedish automaker, renowned for its innovative engineering and aircraft-inspired design, faced a…

Pan American World Airways, known as Pan Am, was once the epitome of luxury and innovation in the…

Sports Authority, once a giant in the sporting goods retail industry, faced a dramatic downfall that left many…

Quiznos, once a thriving sandwich empire, has seen a dramatic decline, baffling both consumers and competitors like Subway and Jimmy John’s.…

MoviePass—a groundbreaking subscription service that offered film enthusiasts the chance to watch unlimited movies for a low monthly…

The collapse and resurgence of Atari is a story steeped in the annals of gaming history. Founded by Nolan Bushnell, Atari…

American Apparel: a brand etched in the annals of fashion history, known for its bold marketing and ethical…

What happened to Sears? It’s a cautionary tale of a retail juggernaut’s rise and dizzying fall. From innovation…

Formspring once captivated users with its unique concept of anonymous questions and answers, quickly becoming a sensation in…

The high-tech automotive accessory world buzzed with excitement when Navdy Inc. unveiled its groundbreaking Head-Up Display (HUD). Merging navigation with Augmented Reality…

Shyp once promised to revolutionize the last-mile delivery service with on-demand shipping, offering seamless delivery solutions in San Francisco and beyond. Despite…

Leap Transit, once a promising player in San Francisco’s public transportation scene, aimed to revolutionize commuter experiences with tech-driven, luxury bus…

Fab.com, once a beacon of innovation in e-commerce, faced a dramatic decline that left many wondering, what happened to Fab?…

Atrium’s sudden closure in March 2020 left the tech community stunned. Founded by Justin Kan, the legal tech startup…

Quirky, a once-thriving hub for crowdsourced innovation, unexpectedly faced its downfall, leading to a business closure and filing for bankruptcy in 2015. This…

Stereomood was a unique music service that revolutionized how we curated playlists based on our moods. Established as…

Stratolaunch, founded by Paul Allen, aimed to revolutionize satellite deployment and space launch systems. Built by Scaled Composites,…

Zirtual, a once-promising startup in the virtual assistant industry, abruptly ceased its operations, leaving clients and employees in shock. Maren…

Imagine a popular food delivery service with promising beginnings suddenly ceasing operations. Munchery, once a key player in…

Katerra, once a rising star in the construction tech arena, has captivated industry watchers with its dramatic rise and sudden…

Once a pioneer in live streaming, Justin.tv captivated countless viewers with its user-generated content. Launched in 2007 by Justin…

Ever wondered what happened to Houseparty? Once a go-to app for virtual hangouts and spontaneous video chats, Houseparty,…

Myspace was once a titan in the world of social networking, captivating millions of users in the early…

Remember the whirlwind days of Vine? The app revolutionized social media by offering six-second looping videos, turning ordinary users…

Jawbone, once a pioneer in wearable technology and fitness trackers, has become a cautionary tale of rapid ascent and dramatic decline.…

Segway, once hailed as a revolutionary personal transportation device, intrigued us all back in the early 2000s. I…