1) Nextiva
Nextiva is a leading business communications company that helps organizations simplify and enhance their customer relationships.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.70B (September 2021)
- Started in: 2008
- Founders: Tomas Gorny, Tracy Conrad
- Industries: Enterprise Software, SaaS, Unified Communications, Video Conferencing, VoIP
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $207.50M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
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2) Paradox
Paradox is an AI company that helps companies capture and screen candidates, improve conversions, and answer all candidate questions.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.50B (December 2021)
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Aaron Matos, Olivia Matos
- Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Information Technology, Machine Learning
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $253.46M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 13
You can find their website here.
3) Source
Source is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices that extract drinkable water from the environment.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.16B (April 2022)
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Cody Friesen
- Industries: Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Water, Water Purification
- Number of employees: 101-250
- Funding: $364.41M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
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4) Lessen
Lessen is an online platform for managing properties and maintenance services.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (November 2021)
- Started in: 2019
- Founders: Jay McKee
- Industries: Online Portals, Property Management, Real Estate, Rental Property
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $205.00M
- Funding rounds: 3
- Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.