# Fuze

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.fuze.com
- Total disclosed funding: $477M
- Latest round: Series G (May 4, 2018)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Fuze, Inc. is an integrated cloud communications platform that facilitates effective web conferencing, collaboration, and enterprise solutions for medium to large businesses across the globe.Founded in 2006 in Boston, US, Fuze, Inc. specializes in cloud communications. In December 2021, 8x8, Inc. acquired Fuze for USD 250 mn as part of their strategy to enhance product innovation and market leadership in enterprise cloud communications. Ryuichi Sugata is the current CEO, while the company was co-founded by Berenice Rarig, Gizem SIMON, and Steven Kokinos. Fuze has completed a total of 9 deals with its most recent round being an ADD-ON Trade Sale, raising a total of USD 13.60 mn.Fuze, now part of 8x8, provides a cloud communications platform that includes tools for web conferencing, messaging, and voice services. Designed for seamless collaboration, its services support remote work and team engagement in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, targeting medium to large enterprises in need of scalable communication solutions. Fuze's integration into the 8x8 platform enhances user experiences and streamlines business communications.Fuze primarily generates revenue through subscription models, offering various pricing plans for businesses requiring cloud communication services. Clients can subscribe monthly or annually for access to collaboration tools, suitable for organizations of different sizes. The services encompass advanced video conferencing, messaging, and voice calling features, allowing users to select plans that meet their operational needs.Following the acquisition in December 2021, Fuze plans to leverage the resources of 8x8 to drive product innovation and accelerate its presence in the global market for enterprise cloud communications. The funding is aimed at enhancing their product offerings and expanding into new markets by developing additional features and capabilities for their platform. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion are not disclosed, but the focus remains on capitalizing on the combined strengths of both companies to better serve their clients.

## Funding rounds

- Series G, May 4, 2018, $151M — Summit Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series F, Feb 6, 2017, $134M — Summit Partners, Greenspring Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners, Wellington Management, G20 Ventures
- Series E, Feb 2, 2016, $111M — Summit Partners, TCV, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series D, Nov 24, 2014, $57M — Advanced Technology Ventures, TCV, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series C, Sep 30, 2013, $8M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Series C, Sep 26, 2012, $17M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners

## Investors

- Advanced Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advanced-technology-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G
- TCV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tcv) — Series D, Series E
- Summit Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/summit-partners) — Series E, Series F, Series G
- Greenspring Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greenspring-associates) — Series F
- Wellington Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wellington-management) — Series F
- G20 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/g20-ventures) — Series F