# HayMarket

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: http://www.haymarket.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 17, 2016)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

HeyMarket is a communications platform that specializes in text messaging solutions for businesses, facilitating customer engagement and communication through SMS services.Founded in 2015 in San Francisco, US, HeyMarket provides a text messaging platform tailored for businesses to enhance communication with customers. The company raised USD 2 million in Seed funding in June 2016 from investors including Harrison Metal Capital, IDG Capital, and Precursor Ventures. The CEO of the company is Kevin Costello, while the founders are Alex R. and Manav M.HeyMarket offers a robust platform focused on SMS communications, enabling businesses to engage customers effectively through text messaging. The platform is designed for various industries, providing features like automated messaging, appointment reminders, and customer support via text. This service is utilized by businesses to streamline communication, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve operational efficiency.HeyMarket's revenue model is based on subscription services, where businesses pay for access to the text messaging platform based on their specific needs and usage levels. This includes options for different pricing tiers that vary based on message volume and additional features offered within the platform.In the coming years, HeyMarket plans to expand its platform by introducing new features aimed at enhancing customer interaction, with a targeted launch of these updates by the end of 2022. The company also aims to grow its presence in international markets, specifically targeting regions such as Europe and Asia by 2023. The recent Seed funding of USD 2 million will be utilized to support these growth initiatives, including product development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 17, 2016, $2M — IDG Capital, Harrison Metal, Precursor Ventures

## Investors

- IDG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/idg-capital) — Seed
- Harrison Metal (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/harrison-metal) — Seed
- Precursor Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/precursor-ventures) — Seed