1) Canva
Canva is a free, online design tool that helps you create eye-catching, shareable content.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $40.00B (January 2018)
- Country: Australia
- State: New South Wales
- City: Surry Hills
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Cameron Adams, Cliff Obrecht, Melanie Perkins
- Industries: Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Publishing, Software, Web Design
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $571.26M
- Funding rounds: 16
- Number of investors: 36
You can find their website here.
2) reddit
Reddit is a place for community, conversation, and connection with millions of users worldwide.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $10.00B (July 2017)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2005
- Founders: Aaron Swartz, Alexis Ohanian, Steve Huffman
- Industries: Content, News, Social Bookmarking, Social Media, Social Network
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $1,487.23M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 28
You can find their website here.
3) Talkdesk
Talkdesk is a cloud-based contact center and support platform that empowers any organization to deliver better experiences to their customers, fans, and employees. It helps improve customer acquisition costs, increase sales conversion rates, minimize service tickets, and save operational costs.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $10.00B (October 2018)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Cristina Fonseca, Tiago Paiva
- Industries: Cloud Computing, CRM, Customer Service, SaaS
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $504.77M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 17
You can find their website here.
4) Cars24
CARS24 brings buyers and sellers online through an intuitive, tech-enabled platform that simplifies and streamlines the pre-owned car purchase process.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.30B (November 2020)
- Country: India
- City: Gurgaon
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Gajendra Jangid, Mehul Agrawal, Ruchit Agarwal, Vikram Chopra
- Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Electrical Distribution, Marketplace
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,296.17M
- Funding rounds: 11
- Number of investors: 33
You can find their website here.
5) Innovaccer
Innovaccer makes data work better for healthcare and business analytics.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.20B (February 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Abhinav Shashank, Kanav Hasija, Sandeep K Gupta
- Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $375.68M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
6) Sky Mavis
Sky Mavis is a video game developer that brings the benefits of blockchain through fun and practical applications.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (October 2021)
- Country: Vietnam
- City: Ho Chi Minh City
- Started in: 2019
- Founders: Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Jeffrey Zirlin, Viet Anh Ho
- Industries: Blockchain, Information Technology, Video Games
- Number of employees: 10-50
- Funding: $161.00M
- Funding rounds: 3
- Number of investors: 25
You can find their website here.
7) ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard is a study abroad platform that’s revolutionizing the way students find and apply for programs abroad.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (May 2020)
- Country: Canada
- State: Ontario
- City: Kitchener
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Martin Basiri, Massi Basiri, Meti Basiri
- Industries: EdTech, Education, Internet, PaaS, Sales Automation
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $479.91M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
8) Carbon Health
Carbon Health is a technology-enabled healthcare startup specializing on virtual treatment.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (July 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Caesar Djavaherian, Eren Bali, Greg Burrell, Tom Berry
- Industries: Electronic Health Record (EHR), Health Care, Medical, mHealth, Mobile Apps
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $523.18M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 41
You can find their website here.
9) Algolia
Algolia is a search-as-a-service platform that helps businesses to offer rapid, relevant digital experiences that result in actual business value.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.25B (July 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Julien Lemoine, Nicolas Dessaigne
- Industries: Cloud Computing, Search Engine, Semantic Search, Vertical Search
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $334.34M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 39
You can find their website here.
10) MURAL
MURAL is a digital workspace that provides a visual collaboration platform that enables teams to work remotely and efficiently.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (July 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Agustin Soler, Mariano Suarez-Battan, Patricio Jutard
- Industries: Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Product Design, Software, Virtual Desktop
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $192.27M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 14
You can find their website here.
11) Chipper Cash
Chipper Cash is a fintech company that specializes in mobile cross-border money transfers.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (June 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Ham Serunjogi, Maijid Moujaled
- Industries: Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Apps, Mobile Payments, Payments
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $302.60M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 21
You can find their website here.
12) Iterable
Iterable provides a marketing automation platform designed to optimize and measure every customer interaction.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (June 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Andrew Boni, Justin Zhu
- Industries: CRM, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Software
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $342.40M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
13) Clip
Clip is a payment terminal that enables businesses to accept all electronic payment methods with ease.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (June 2021)
- Country: Mexico
- City: Mexico City
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Adolfo Babatz, Vilash Poovala
- Industries: E-Commerce, FinTech, Mobile, Mobile Payments, Payments
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $397.36M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 16
You can find their website here.
14) CircleCI
CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform for automating development and IT operations procedures.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.70B (May 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Allen Rohner, Paul Biggar
- Industries: Cloud Computing, Developer Tools, Information Technology, PaaS, Productivity Tools, SaaS, Software
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $312.50M
- Funding rounds: 11
- Number of investors: 23
You can find their website here.
15) HomeLight
HomeLight is a real estate platform where users can buy or sell homes.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.70B (September 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: BC Broussard, Drew Uher, Jason Zhang
- Industries: FinTech, Intellectual Property, Property Management, Real Estate
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $539.60M
- Funding rounds: 12
- Number of investors: 25
You can find their website here.
16) Carsome
Carsome is a used automobile e-commerce platform that enables individuals and businesses to sell cars efficiently.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.70B (July 2021)
- Country: Malaysia
- City: Petaling Jaya
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Eric Cheng, Jiun Ee Teoh
- Industries: Automotive, E-Commerce Platforms, Shopping
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $597.35M
- Funding rounds: 13
- Number of investors: 25
You can find their website here.
17) Mercury
Mercury is a digital banking company that provides banking services and bank accounts designed specifically for startups.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.60B (July 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2019
- Founders: Immad Akhund, Jason Zhang, Max Tagher
- Industries: Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology, InsurTech
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $462.00M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 39
You can find their website here.
18) Olist
Olist is an SMB commerce enabler ecosystem that specializes in the fields of logistics and capital.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.50B (December 2021)
- Country: Brazil
- City: Curitiba
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Tiago Dalvi
- Industries: E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Marketplace, Retail, Small and Medium Businesses
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $318.75M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
19) VTS
Visitor Tracking System is a real estate CRM connected to every website and offline marketing initiative that allows brokerages, landlords, and tenants to have a near-instantaneous view of who visits their website, what they do there, and how to reach them.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.47B (May 2019)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Brandon Weber, Donald DeSantis, Karl Baum, Niall Smart, Nicholas Romito, Ryan Masiello
- Industries: Asset Management, Commercial Real Estate, Enterprise Software, Leasing, Professional Services, Real Estate, SaaS, Software
- Number of employees: 50-100
- Funding: $177.18M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 28
You can find their website here.
20) Intercom
Intercom is a customer engagement platform that helps you build better relationships with your target audience.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.28B (March 2018)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Ciaran Lee, David Barrett, Des Traynor
- Industries: Apps, CRM, Customer Service, Marketing Automation, Messaging, SaaS, Sales Automation, Software
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $350.71M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 35
You can find their website here.
21) IRL
IRL allows users to explore their social groups' event calendars and share their plans via a social app.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.17B (June 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Abraham Shafi, Henry Khachatryan, Krutal Desai, Scott Banister
- Industries: Apps, Mobile Apps, Social, Social Media, Social Network
- Number of employees: 10-50
- Funding: $197.00M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
22) Guideline
Guideline is a retirement plan platform that offers the all-inclusive 401(k) and full-stack solution for growing businesses.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.15B (June 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Mateo
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Jeremy Caballero, Kevin Busque, Mike Nelson
- Industries: Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Insurance, Retirement, Small and Medium Businesses
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $339.00M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 18
You can find their website here.
23) Turing
Turing is an information technology company that enables start-ups, businesses, and organizations to hire software engineers.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (December 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: Palo Alto
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Jonathan Siddharth, Vijay Krishnan
- Industries: Freelance, Information Technology, Software, Software Engineering
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $136.05M
- Funding rounds: 11
- Number of investors: 85
You can find their website here.
24) Carousell
Carousell is an online classifieds marketplace where users may buy and sell pre-owned things.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (September 2021)
- Country: Singapore
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Lucas Ngoo, Marcus Tan Yi Wei, Quek Siu Rui
- Industries: Classifieds, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Mobile Apps
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $443.00M
- Funding rounds: 13
- Number of investors: 17
You can find their website here.
25) Revolution Precrafted
REVOLUTION is the premiere collection of limited edition, pre-crafted properties.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (October 2017)
- Country: Philippines
- City: Manila
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Robbie Antonio
- Industries: Architecture, Building Material, Interior Design, Real Estate
- Number of employees: 10-50
- Funding: $15.40M
- Funding rounds: 2
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
26) Shippo
Shippo is a shipping platform that helps e-commerce companies manage their shipping operations more seamlessly.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (June 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: California
- City: San Francisco
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Laura Behrens Wu, Max M. Diez, Simon Kreuz
- Industries: B2B, E-Commerce, Logistics, Software, Supply Chain Management
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $154.03M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 20
You can find their website here.
27) Aircall
Aircall is a cloud-based contact center solution that interacts with CRM, productivity, and help desk software.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (June 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Jonathan Anguelov, Olivier Pailhès, Pierre-Baptiste Béchu, Thibaud Elziere, Xavier Durand
- Industries: Call Center, CRM, SaaS, Telecommunications, VoIP
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $225.63M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 24
You can find their website here.
28) Clearcover
Clearcover is a digital car insurance provider using innovative technologies and data-driven insights to give clients the best possible prices.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (April 2021)
- Country: United States
- State: Illinois
- City: Chicago
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Derek Brigham, Kyle Nakatsuji
- Industries: Auto Insurance, Financial Services, InsurTech
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $307.00M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
