Automattic
Latest round
- Series E
Last raised
- Feb 2021
Total raised
- $766M
Investors
- 16
About Automattic
Founded in 2005 by Matt Mullenweg in San Francisco, CA, Automattic Inc. operates as a technology company specializing in digital publishing, e-commerce solutions, and online communication tools, prominently featuring WordPress. It was co-founded by Matt Mullenweg, who had previously founded WordPress. In February 2021, Automattic Inc. At the core of its offerings is WordPress, a highly successful content management system that powers over 40% of the internet, allowing users to create, manage, and share content effortlessly. Additionally, Automattic provides WooCommerce, a powerful e-commerce plugin that enables businesses to sell products and services online seamlessly. Other notable products include Jetpack, which offers security and performance enhancements for WordPress sites, and Akismet, a spam-filtering tool that maintains the integrity of online communications. These products cater to a diverse customer base that includes individual bloggers, small businesses, and large enterprises, spanning geographical markets including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. By focusing on democratizing publishing and commerce, Automattic serves end users seeking to effectively communicate their stories, sell their products, or manage their online presence. Automattic Inc. generates revenue through a combination of subscription services, partnerships, and direct-to-consumer sales, underpinned by its flagship products.com can opt for various tiered subscription plans that offer different levels of features and storage capacity, catering to both individual users and businesses. Similarly, WooCommerce operates on a transactional basis, where users can integrate payment gateways or purchase additional extensions to enhance their e-commerce capabilities. Automattic's revenue model also includes enterprise-level partnerships, providing tailored solutions to larger organizations requiring customized services. While specific pricing plans for individual products are not disclosed, the diversified revenue streams across its product offerings exemplify a robust business model designed to support a wide range of clientele in various sectors.
Who invested in Automattic
16 investors across 5 rounds
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Who invested in Automattic?
Automattic has 16 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Automattic raised?
Automattic has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Automattic last raise money?
Automattic's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Feb 2021.
What does Automattic do?
Founded in 2005 by Matt Mullenweg in San Francisco, CA, Automattic Inc.
Where is Automattic headquartered?
Automattic is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Automattic?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at Automattic's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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