# Backstitch

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Kansas City, US
- Website: www.backstitch.io
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 22, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Backstitch Inc. is a company focused on enhancing employee engagement and internal communications through its comprehensive platform tailored for HR teams. Their tools streamline communication and improve employee experience.Founded in 2012 by Jordan Warzecha and Stefanie Warzecha, Backstitch Inc. operates from Kansas City, US. The company specializes in providing an advanced Employee Experience and Total Rewards Engagement Platform. In August 2021, Backstitch raised USD 700,000 in venture funding, marking its latest funding round. Jordan Warzecha also serves as the CEO of the company.Backstitch specializes in delivering a comprehensive Employee Experience and Total Rewards Engagement Platform, designed specifically to enhance the productivity of HR and Internal Communications (IC) teams. The platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop editor that simplifies the creation of employee newsletters and communications, enabling organizations to engage effectively with their workforce. Additionally, Backstitch offers a mobile app that serves as a centralized communication hub, ensuring that employees across various locations—including frontline workers and remote teams—stay informed. The products are aimed at addressing challenges in internal communications, employee engagement, and compensation education, fulfilling the needs of organizations in diverse sectors. Backstitch products are primarily marketed in North America and Europe, catering to a wide range of clients, including corporate HR departments, small to medium-sized enterprises, and large multinational companies.The revenue structure of Backstitch is primarily based on subscription models that provide clients with access to its suite of employee engagement tools. Organizations typically enter into contracts that grant them continuous access to the platform's capabilities, which include features for managing internal communications, total rewards statements, and employee wellness initiatives. These subscriptions may be tiered, allowing clients to choose packages that best fit their needs based on the size of their workforce and the specific functionalities required. While specific pricing details for individual products or services have not been disclosed, the company's flagship offerings facilitate a streamlined approach to employee communications and engagement, thus driving value for clients while ensuring consistent revenue generation for Backstitch.In August 2021, Backstitch Inc. raised USD 700,000 in venture funding to support its future growth initiatives. The company plans to enhance its platform by introducing new features aimed at further improving employee engagement and internal communications. Additionally, Backstitch is targeting expansion into new markets in Europe and Asia by 2023, focusing on increasing its presence in the corporate sector to better serve a wider array of clients.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 22, 2019 — KCRise Fund
- Seed, Oct 16, 2017 — M25

## Investors

- M25 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/m25) — Seed
- KCRise Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kcrise-fund) — Series A