# Ginger Software

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ginger-software

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Lexington, US
- Website: www.gingersoftware.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series D (Aug 22, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Ginger Software provides AI-driven writing assistance tools aimed at improving grammar, style, and overall writing creativity for a diverse user base.Ginger Software is focused on delivering writing assistance through a suite of tools. The company is headquartered in Lexington, US. In May 2014, Intel Corporation acquired certain assets of Ginger Software for USD 30 mn, marking a significant business development. The specific founding details and history of the founders are not publicly available.Ginger Software specializes in AI-driven writing assistance tools designed to enhance English grammar, style, and creativity. The company's core offerings include a comprehensive grammar checker, sentence rephraser, and translation services, all of which are integrated into a user-friendly platform. The writing assistant provides context-sensitive corrections by analyzing complete sentences, thus facilitating quicker composition of emails, documents, and other written materials. Ginger's products cater to a diverse clientele, including individual users, businesses looking to enhance their customer communications, and educational institutions aiming to improve students' writing skills. The services are available globally, with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Australasia, helping millions of users refine their writing across various platforms, such as web browsers, mobile applications, and desktop software.Ginger Software's revenue is primarily generated through subscription-based models for its premium services, which include enhanced features not available in the free version of its writing assistant. The company offers various pricing plans targeted at different segments, including individual users, educational institutions, and businesses. For instance, businesses can access specialized tools through Ginger for Business, which is designed to improve customer interactions and communication quality. In educational settings, Ginger for Education provides institutions with the resources needed to support students' writing development. Revenue transactions occur directly with consumers and institutions, with clients subscribing to annual or monthly plans for continued access to Ginger's premium functionalities. The flagship products, including the grammar checker and sentence rephraser, form the foundation of these offerings, ensuring that users can achieve effective, error-free communication.In May 2014, Intel Corporation acquired certain assets of Ginger Software, including a platform for third parties to create customized personal assistants, for USD 30 mn. Following this acquisition, Ginger Software plans to leverage its new resources to enhance its product offerings further. The company aims to expand its presence in emerging markets in Asia and South America by 2025, targeting educational institutions and businesses to drive user adoption. The recent funding from the Trade Sale will support the development of new features and tools, ensuring that Ginger Software remains competitive in the evolving landscape of writing assistance.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Aug 22, 2012, $5.4M — Harbor Pacific Capital, Horizons Ventures
- Series D, Feb 28, 2012, $6.3M — Rainfall Ventures

## Investors

- Rainfall Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rainfall-ventures) — Series D
- Harbor Pacific Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/harbor-pacific-capital) — Series D
- Horizons Ventures — Series D