# ChampionHQ

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Indianapolis, US
- Website: www.championhq.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 26, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Founded in 2023 and based in Indiana, US, ChampionHQ, Inc. offers an AI-powered customer advocacy platform that helps B2B companies identify, activate, and mobilize their customers. In September 2024, ChampionHQ, Inc. raised USD 3.3 million in seed funding led by investor Flyover Capital, with participation from other investors High Alpha Capital, Bread & Butter Ventures, and Stage 2 Capital. The firm, as of September 2024, is led by its co-founders Jeff Reekers (CEO), Courtney Crispin (CTO), and Gianna Scorsone (COO).

Champion leverages its AI-enabled platform to convert customer interactions into powerful marketing tools, boosting retention, accelerating sales, and creating new business opportunities. The platform helps organizations identify and activate influential customers, integrates advocacy into sales processes, and manages marketing programs. Features include automated playbooks, real-time impact tracking, and streamlined connections with references and case studies. Champion’s tools track ROI and engagement, aiding companies in optimizing marketing strategies and enhancing customer relationships.

The company plans to utilize the September 2024 funding to strengthen its AI infrastructure, expand its enterprise market presence, and support the customer marketing community through education and advocacy.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 26, 2024, $5.2M — Flyover Capital, High Alpha, Bread & Butter Ventures, Stage 2 Capital

## Investors

- Flyover Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flyover-capital) — Seed
- High Alpha (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/high-alpha) — Seed
- Bread & Butter Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bread-butter-ventures) — Seed
- Stage 2 Capital — Seed
