# Bazaarvoice

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.bazaarvoice.com
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series D (Feb 4, 2009)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Bazaarvoice, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in user-generated content solutions that enhance customer engagement and support informed purchasing decisions across various retail channels.Bazaarvoice, Inc. was founded in 2005 in Austin, Texas, USA. The company provides a platform for user-generated content that supports brands and retailers in enhancing consumer shopping experiences. In February 2012, Bazaarvoice raised USD 113.81 mn in an IPO, followed by a private placement in July 2012, raising an additional USD 130.9 mn. The latest funding round, transitioning from Public to Private, amounted to USD 521.00 mn, all raised to date. CEO Keith Nealon leads the company, which has completed a total of 15 deals.Bazaarvoice offers a comprehensive suite of solutions centered around user-generated content (UGC) to enhance the shopper experience. Their core products include ratings and reviews, social commerce solutions, sampling programs, and creator marketing, designed to empower brands and retailers by leveraging authentic customer insights throughout the consumer journey. The company serves a diverse client base of over 13,000 brands and retailers across industries such as apparel, consumer electronics, and health and beauty, operating in North America, Europe, and Asia.In the most recent fiscal year, 2017, Bazaarvoice reported a revenue of USD 201.24 mn and an EBITDA of USD 1.25 mn. The company's revenue model is based on subscription services, partnerships with retailers, and direct-to-consumer engagements, with various plans tailored to specific client needs.Bazaarvoice aims to innovate with new product offerings and expand into additional markets. The company's recent funding will support new product developments in UGC solutions and analytics. Specific expansion plans target the European and Asian markets over the next few years, allowing for a broader reach and enhanced service delivery to clients globally.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Feb 4, 2009, $0.8M — Austin Ventures, Battery Ventures, First Round Capital
- Series D, Jun 30, 2008, $3.2M — Austin Ventures, Battery Ventures
- Series D, Jun 10, 2008, $3.9M — Austin Ventures, Battery Ventures
- Series C, Sep 17, 2007, $7.3M — Austin Ventures, Battery Ventures, Constantin Partners, First Round Capital
- Series B, Jun 5, 2006, $1.5M — Austin Ventures, Constantin Partners, First Round Capital
- Series A, Aug 23, 2005, $3.8M — Austin Ventures

## Investors

- Austin Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/austin-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Constantin Partners — Series B, Series C
- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Battery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/battery-ventures) — Series C, Series D