Behance
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- May 2012
Total raised
- $6.5M
Investors
- 3
About Behance
Behance is a creative platform that enables professionals to showcase their work, discover talent, and connect with clients.Behance is a creative platform where professionals can display their portfolios and connect with potential clients. Founded by Brian Link and others, the company was acquired by Adobe Inc. in December 2012 for approximately USD 150 mn. The headquarters is located in New York, US.Behance primarily operates as a platform designed for creative professionals to showcase their portfolios, discover new talent, and connect with potential clients and employers. The core offerings include tools for uploading, displaying, and sharing creative work across various disciplines such as graphic design, photography, videography, web design, and illustration. Behance also provides opportunities for creatives to sell their work, freelance services, and post job listings, thus addressing the needs of both creators looking to market their skills and businesses seeking to hire talent.Behance generates revenue primarily through subscription services, notably Behance Pro, which offers enhanced features such as advanced analytics and custom portfolio websites for a monthly or annual fee. The transaction structure operates on a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) model, with individual creatives subscribing directly to access premium functionalities. This subscription model is complemented by revenue generated from services where businesses can post job listings or seek freelance talent through the platform. Specific pricing plans are tailored to various user needs, ensuring that both emerging and established creatives can find suitable options for their professional growth.Behance is poised for future growth with plans to enhance its platform offerings by launching new features designed to improve user experience. While specific release dates are not yet available, the company is focused on expanding its reach into new geographic markets beyond North America and Europe, aiming to tap into opportunities in Asia by the end of the upcoming fiscal year. The recent acquisition by Adobe in December 2012 for approximately USD 150 mn will be leveraged to support these initiatives, further integrating Behance into Adobe's ecosystem and enhancing the platform's capabilities.
Who invested in Behance
3 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
May 14, 2012
Amount
$6.5M
Investors
Questions about Behance
Who invested in Behance?
Behance has 3 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Behance raised?
Behance has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Behance last raise money?
Behance's most recent round on record is a Series A, in May 2012.
What does Behance do?
Behance is a creative platform that enables professionals to showcase their work, discover talent, and connect with clients.
Where is Behance headquartered?
Behance is headquartered in New York, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Behance?
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