# Lithium Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lithium-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.lithium.com
- Total disclosed funding: $220M
- Latest round: Series F (Apr 8, 2014)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Lithium Technologies, LLC specializes in community management software, providing organizations with tools for customer engagement, support, and social media management to foster vibrant online communities.Founded in 2001 in San Francisco, US, Lithium Technologies, LLC was established by Abe Gilreath and Kushal Reddy. The company underwent a significant transition in September 2018 when it merged with Spredfast Inc. to form Khoros, LLC. The merger led to a rebranding, combining resources and expertise. The company has engaged in 12 deals, with the most recent being in September 2018. The latest funding round was a Series F, raising USD 86.46 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 86.46 mn and valuing the company at USD 914.13 mn.Khoros offers an extensive suite of community management software designed to enhance customer engagement. Its main products include Khoros Communities, which facilitates self-service support and collaborative interactions, Khoros Service that boosts agent efficiency through automation, and Khoros Social Media Management which centralizes social media strategies. These solutions cater to various industries, including technology, retail, and services across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.Khoros operates on a subscription-based revenue model, providing tailored community management solutions to businesses in a B2B context. Clients subscribe to various tiers of service for products like Khoros Communities and Khoros Service, opting for plans that suit their organizational needs. The company's offerings include AI-driven customer engagement features, enhancing the overall value proposition.Following the merger in September 2018, Khoros aims to leverage its combined capabilities to launch new products and expand into additional markets. The company is focusing on broadening its reach in Europe and Asia-Pacific by 2025, utilizing the recent Series F funding of USD 86.46 mn to support product development and market expansion initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Apr 8, 2014, $86M — Benchmark, New Enterprise Associates, Shasta Ventures, ff Venture Capital
- Series E, Sep 3, 2013, $50M — New Enterprise Associates
- Series D, Dec 20, 2011, $36M — Benchmark, New Enterprise Associates, Greenspring Associates, DAG Ventures, Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Tenaya Capital, ff Venture Capital
- Series C, Jul 7, 2010, $4M — ff Venture Capital
- Series C, May 18, 2010, $5.3M — ff Venture Capital
- Series C, Dec 23, 2009, $18M — Benchmark, DAG Ventures, Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures, Tenaya Capital
- Series B, Jun 5, 2008, $12M — Benchmark, Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures
- Series A, Apr 17, 2007, $9M — Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures

## Investors

- Emergence Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emergence-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F
- Benchmark (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/benchmark) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F
- DAG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dag-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Tenaya Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tenaya-capital) — Series C, Series D
- ff Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ff-venture-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series F
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- Greenspring Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greenspring-associates) — Series D
- Sapphire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sapphire-ventures) — Series D