# GroupTalent

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: grouptalent.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 13, 2013)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

GroupTalent is a technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for payment processing and website development, enhancing the digital presence of small to medium-sized enterprises.Founded in 2011 in Seattle, US, GroupTalent offers a platform that facilitates payment processing and website creation. The company has undergone strategic pivots, focusing on leveraging AI technologies. It has completed two deals, with the latest funding round being a Seed round in February 2013, where it raised USD 1.00 mn from Founders' Co-op, Menlo Ventures, and Version One Ventures. The total funds raised to date amount to USD 1.00 mn.GroupTalent specializes in facilitating in-person credit and debit card payments, providing merchants with a versatile solution for seamless transactions across various business environments. Their core offering is an AI-powered platform designed to help users create professional websites that include built-in marketing tools, enhancing online visibility for small to medium-sized enterprises. The company also provides Domain Owner Protection to safeguard against risks like theft and expiration, serving clients in North America and Europe across diverse sectors from retail to service industries.The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with payment processing services and subscription fees for its website building and marketing tools. Clients, including small businesses and independent retailers, use the platform for processing transactions, with fees structured based on sales volume. Tailored pricing plans cater to various service levels, with flagship offerings comprising payment processing and website development services.GroupTalent is focused on expanding its product offerings and geographic reach. The company is developing new tools aimed at enhancing user experience, with expected launches in late 2023. Plans include entering additional markets in Europe and Asia by mid-2024. The recent Seed funding round will support these strategic initiatives, following the investment received in February 2013.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 13, 2013, $1M — Menlo Ventures, Founders' Co-op, Version One Ventures
- Seed, Nov 1, 2011 — Techstars

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Seed
- Founders' Co-op (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-co-op) — Seed
- Version One Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/version-one-ventures) — Seed