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The file-sharing market is composed of companies serving a wide range of needs, from enterprise security to creative team collaboration. These startups are spread across the globe, with hubs in the United States and Europe.

Among them, Kiteworks stands out with $592M in funding for its secure file-sharing platform. Meanwhile, companies like Scribd apply the model to content publishing, offering access to books and documents.

Below is our list of 10 File Sharing startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Nasuni created a file data platform for hybrid cloud environments, helping enterprises manage massive file growth. Their solution replaces traditional storage silos with a unified system for file sharing, data protection, and fast access across multiple sites.

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2009
FoundersAndres Rodriguez, Robert S. Mason
Funding Amount$247M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsGoldman Sachs, Sixth Street, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Flybridge, Titanium Ventures

Egnyte builds a cloud platform for content security and governance that helps businesses manage their data across different environments. Their system unifies file sharing, collaboration, and data compliance into a single, secure solution.

HeadquartersMountain View, California, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersAmrit Jassal, Joelle Colosi, Kris Lahiri, Rajesh Ram, Vineet Jain
Funding Amount$137.5M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsTA Associates, Kleiner Perkins, Floodgate, Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, Polaris Partners

Kiteworks provides a private content network for secure file sharing, transfer, and third-party communications. Their platform helps organizations maintain compliance and govern how sensitive information is handled.

HeadquartersSan Mateo, California, United States
Year Founded1999
FoundersNikhil Jhingan, S Mohan
Funding Amount$592M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, Sixth Street, Riverwood Capital, Bregal Sagemount

Bynder builds a digital asset management (DAM) platform that provides a central hub for creative files. Their software is used by marketing and brand teams to organize, find, and share digital assets more efficiently.

HeadquartersAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Year Founded2013
FoundersChris Hall, Roland Keijzer
Funding Amount$22.2M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsInsight Partners, CNBB Venture Partners

LucidLink builds a cloud file system that gives creative teams immediate access to large datasets from any location. Their platform makes cloud storage feel like a local drive, streamlining collaborative workflows for media and entertainment professionals.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersGeorge Dochev, Peter Thompson
Funding Amount$114.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsHeadline, Bain Capital Ventures, Adobe, Top Tier Capital Partners, BrightCap Ventures

FutureVault builds an AI-powered digital vault platform for financial institutions and wealth management firms. The platform uses intelligent document processing and provides secure collaboration tools to help streamline complex financial workflows.

HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Year Founded2015
FoundersBrad Rosenberg, G. Scott Paterson, Michael Bradley
Funding Amount$5.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
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Scribd operates a vast digital library, offering subscribers unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. The platform provides a comprehensive reading experience by consolidating various forms of content into a single subscription service.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersJared Friedman, John R. Adler, Tikhon Bernstam, Trip Adler
Funding Amount$106.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Redpoint, CRV, Spectrum Equity

Filestage builds online proofing software to help brands and agencies streamline the review of creative assets. The platform allows teams to collaborate on feedback and get approvals faster on everything from documents to videos.

HeadquartersStuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Year Founded2014
FoundersMaël Frize, Niklas Dorn, Simon Kontschak
Funding Amount€2.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsHTGF (High-Tech Gruenderfonds), Newion, seed + speed Ventures

Zappaty builds a fully encrypted, cloud-based platform for file sharing and collaboration. Their product supports both consumer and business needs, specializing in secure file management for industries like gaming, film production, and architecture.

HeadquartersGlasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Year Founded2020
FoundersDavid Stickland, John Thornewill
Funding Amount£2.2M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
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Mediaflow Europe provides a SaaS platform for teams to manage and share digital assets like images, videos, and design templates. Their system acts as a central hub for a company's creative assets, helping ensure brand consistency across all materials.

HeadquartersUppsala, Uppsala Lan, Sweden
Year Founded2014
FoundersJosef Rönnquist
Funding Amount
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsBonnier Capital

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