# Gentoo Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gentoo-labs-2

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.contactspls.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 4, 2012)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Gentoo Labs, Inc. specializes in digital solutions that enhance communication and connectivity for businesses, primarily through their comprehensive contact management system, designed to optimize customer relationship management and engagement processes.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, Gentoo Labs, Inc. focuses on providing innovative contact management solutions. The company has undergone no known pivots and is not reported as a subsidiary or parent. The CEO, Madhava Kota, leads the firm, which has raised a total of USD 1.00 mn through a Seed funding round in 2018, attracting investors such as TMT Investments, Tencent Investment, TriplePoint Capital, and UpWest. The firm has completed 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on February 8, 2018, involving its acquisition by FullContact Inc.Contactspls offers a suite of digital solutions tailored to enhance connectivity and streamline communication processes. Their flagship product is a comprehensive contact management system that enables users to efficiently organize, manage, and access client information. This software is particularly useful for sales teams, marketing departments, and customer service providers. Launched in recent years, the platform has gained popularity among small to medium-sized enterprises in North America and Europe, helping professionals improve productivity and workflow efficiency in managing customer relationships.The revenue model for Contactspls is based on a subscription approach, offering clients tiered access to services depending on their usage and feature needs. Businesses can choose from different subscription plans tailored to various operational scales, from startups to larger enterprises. Clients engage in monthly or annual subscriptions, which provide access to distinct functionalities designed to enhance user experience and encourage retention, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering value across its service offerings.Gentoo Labs, Inc. has plans to expand its product lineup and geographical reach. The company is currently developing new features for its contact management platform, although specific launch dates are not disclosed. Plans for geographical expansion target new markets in Asia and additional regions within Europe, aimed for implementation by 2024. The recent Seed funding of USD 1.00 mn will support these initiatives, assisting in product development and market entry strategies. The acquisition by FullContact Inc. in February 2018 also indicates potential for resource sharing and expanded market impact.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 4, 2012, $1M — Tencent Investment, TriplePoint Capital, TMT Investments, UpWest

## Investors

- Tencent Investment — Seed
- TriplePoint Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/triplepoint-capital) — Seed
- TMT Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tmt-investments) — Seed
- UpWest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upwest) — Seed