# Collecta

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Santa Monica, US
- Website: www.collecta.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.8M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 11, 2010)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Collecta provides real-time search technologies, offering advanced solutions for aggregating and delivering up-to-date information from various online sources to meet users' needs for immediate insights.Collecta specializes in real-time search technologies that aggregate and deliver current information from multiple online sources. Founded by Igor Lanko, the company has its headquarters in Santa Monica, US. On June 11, 2010, Collecta raised USD 4.7 million in Series B financing, led by Dace Ventures and joined by True Ventures. The total amount raised by the company is USD 5.00 mn, which reflects the culmination of its funding efforts thus far.Collecta specializes in real-time search technologies that aggregate and deliver up-to-date information from various online sources. The company's core offerings include advanced search algorithms that allow users to monitor and retrieve real-time data across multiple digital platforms, addressing the need for timely insights in both personal and professional contexts. Their products serve a diverse client base, including businesses, researchers, and media organizations, requiring immediate access to information for decision-making processes. Collecta's solutions are utilized in key geographical markets, including North America and Europe, where demand for real-time information services is particularly strong.Collecta generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients with tiered access to its real-time search services. This pricing structure accommodates different user needs, offering plans that range from individual licenses for personal use to comprehensive packages for businesses needing extensive data monitoring capabilities. Clients include corporations and research institutions engaged in annual or monthly subscription agreements, facilitating ongoing access to the platform’s features and updates. Revenue is derived from these subscriptions, ensuring a steady cash flow as clients rely on Collecta's offerings for continuous insights and information management. The company’s flagship service, leveraging its proprietary search algorithms, is central to its revenue generation strategy.Collecta plans to leverage recent funding from its Series B financing in June 2010, amounting to USD 4.7 million, to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. The company is expected to focus on designing new products that cater to evolving consumer demands for real-time data. Moreover, Collecta aims to expand its operations into additional markets, particularly targeting the Asia-Pacific region by the end of 2011, as it seeks to strengthen its presence globally.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 11, 2010, $5M — True Ventures, Dace Ventures
- Series A, Mar 27, 2009, $1.9M — True Ventures

## Investors

- True Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/true-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Dace Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dace-ventures) — Series B