# AtHoc

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/athoc

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.athoc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $30M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 21, 2012)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

AtHoc, Inc. provides critical event management solutions, offering secure mobile communication services to organizations, ensuring effective crisis response and management during critical events.AtHoc, Inc. is a provider of critical event management solutions designed to facilitate secure and efficient communication during emergencies. The company, headquartered in San Mateo, US, was acquired by BlackBerry Ltd in September 2015, following an agreement in July of the same year. AtHoc has received a total of 6 funding rounds, with the most recent being a Series B round in which it raised USD 5.60 mn, led by Intel Capital, alongside investors such as Greylock Partners and i-Hatch Ventures. The firm's operations are primarily based in the United States, with further reach into international markets.BlackBerry AtHoc specializes in critical event management solutions, providing high-assurance secure mobile communications designed to protect organizations from sophisticated eavesdropping attacks. The platform facilitates secure mobile calling, messaging, and file sharing, boasting internationally recognized security certifications and government approvals for classified use. Its offerings enable users across various sectors—including federal, state, and local governments, public safety agencies, law enforcement, and educational institutions—to prepare, respond, and recover from critical events effectively. With an emphasis on seamless communication, AtHoc integrates with existing systems to enhance real-time situational awareness and incident management. The geographical markets for BlackBerry AtHoc products span North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a diverse clientele focused on enhancing security and crisis communication capabilities.BlackBerry AtHoc generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, enabling clients to access its critical event management solutions. Clients typically enter into agreements that allow for the integration of AtHoc's platform into their existing communication ecosystems, thus streamlining their emergency response protocols. The firm's transaction structure involves direct partnerships with government entities and organizations seeking robust crisis communication systems, often encompassing long-term contracts. Noteworthy products include the BlackBerry AtHoc platform, which emphasizes reliability and configurability, thereby resonating with public safety agencies and corporate clients alike. The pricing structure is designed to reflect the scalability of services based on the size and specific needs of the client organization.AtHoc plans to enhance its service offerings by developing new products focused on improving critical event management and response capabilities. The company aims to expand into additional markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2025. The recent funding of USD 5.60 mn from the Series B round will support these initiatives, enabling AtHoc to invest in product development and market expansion efforts. The acquisition by BlackBerry Ltd is also expected to enhance AtHoc's reach and capabilities in the security communication sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 21, 2012, $5.6M — Intel Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Greylock Partners
- Series A, Apr 1, 2005, $2.6M — Greylock Partners
- Series C, Oct 1, 2001, $12M — Weston Presidio Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Greylock Partners
- Series B, May 2, 2000, $9.5M — Weston Presidio Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Greylock Partners

## Investors

- Weston Presidio Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/weston-presidio-capital) — Series B, Series C
- i-Hatch Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/i-hatch-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series A
- Intel Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/intel-capital) — Series B