# Embedly

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.embed.ly
- Total disclosed funding: $0.7M
- Latest round: Series B (May 27, 2011)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Embedly provides versatile tools for rich media integration, allowing users to seamlessly embed diverse media types into websites and applications, enhancing digital content engagement.Embedly is a media embedding company founded in 2010 in Boston, US, that enables users to integrate various media types into their digital platforms. In August 2016, Embedly was acquired by Medium, which is backed by notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Greylock Partners. The company has conducted 5 deals since its inception and raised a total of USD 0.45 mn, with the latest round being a VENTURE DEBT round amounting to USD 0.32 mn, featuring investors such as Salesforce Ventures.Embedly offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance digital content through rich media integration. Their primary service revolves around enabling users to embed various types of media—such as images, videos, slideshows, and infographics—into websites and applications seamlessly. By utilizing Embedly’s API, clients can automate the display of content from over 1,000 official content providers, ensuring consistent delivery of multimedia assets across diverse platforms. This functionality is particularly beneficial for organizations seeking to engage their audience more effectively, such as news outlets and content aggregators. Embedly serves a diverse client base, including media companies, marketing agencies, and educational institutions, across various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.The revenue structure of Embedly is primarily based on subscription models, where clients pay for access to its suite of rich media embedding services. These subscriptions may vary in terms of features offered, catering specifically to different customer needs, such as analytics and customization options. Typical transactions involve businesses or organizations subscribing to Embedly’s services to enhance their web presence and engage their audience with rich media content. The pricing plans are structured to accommodate varying scales of use, from small businesses to large enterprises, allowing clients to select plans that align with their specific requirements. Through these subscriptions, Embedly generates revenue by providing essential services that facilitate content engagement and audience growth for its clients.Embedly's strategy for future growth focuses on enhancing its product offerings and expanding into new markets. While specific upcoming products have not been detailed, the company aims to innovate its media embedding solutions. Additionally, Embedly is targeting expansion into new geographical regions to broaden its client base. Recent funding, particularly from the VENTURE DEBT round in August 2016, will be utilized to support these growth initiatives and enhance operational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 27, 2011, $0.5M — Betaworks Ventures Management, Social Leverage Capital, Hinge Capital
- Series A, Jul 30, 2010, $0.3M — Betaworks Ventures Management, SV Angel, Lowercase Capital
- Seed, Jan 1, 2010 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Betaworks Ventures Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/betaworks-ventures-management) — Series A, Series B
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A
- Lowercase Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lowercase-capital) — Series A
- Social Leverage Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-leverage-capital) — Series B
- Hinge Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hinge-capital) — Series B