# MessageBird

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/messagebird-b-v

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website: www.messagebird.com
- Total disclosed funding: $820M
- Latest round: Series C (Apr 27, 2021)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

MessageBird B.V., based in the Netherlands, provides a unified communications platform that enables businesses to engage with their customers through multiple channels like SMS, email, and WhatsApp, enhancing communication efficiency and customer relationship management.MessageBird B.V. is a communications platform that connects businesses to their customers through various channels. Founded in 2011 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, by Adriaan Mol, Ali Orujaliyev, Bob Violier, René Feiner, Robert Vis, and Sarath Pillai, the company has completed 5 funding deals, with the most recent being a VENTURE DEBT round in April 2021, raising USD 240.00 mn. The total amount raised by MessageBird to date is USD 560.00 mn, indicative of their growth and operational expansion. Robert Vis serves as CEO.MessageBird offers a comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM) platform that integrates communication channels such as email, SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and chat. The platform facilitates enhanced marketing, customer service, and payment processes, allowing businesses to effectively engage with customers and automate routine tasks. Its data-driven campaign management is tailored for both B2B and B2C markets, enabling scalability from hundreds to billions of messages. The platform is utilized by businesses across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, focusing on those heavily invested in digital marketing strategies.In 2020, MessageBird reported a revenue of USD 286,350,311.20. Despite this, the company recorded an EBITDA of USD -10,811,382.20, reflecting its investment phase as it continues to grow its platform and customer base.Following the successful raising of USD 560 million in series C funding in April 2021, MessageBird plans to utilize these resources to expand its platform's capabilities. The company aims to introduce new products, enhance existing services, and penetrate new geographic markets. The funding will support these initiatives, enabling MessageBird to strengthen its market presence and improve its service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Apr 27, 2021, $560M — Accel, Eurazeo, Mousse Partners, Longbow, Tiger Global Management, Atomico, Glynn Capital, BlackRock, Y Combinator, Lightrock, Bonnier Capital, NewView Capital, Blue Owl
- Series C, Oct 8, 2020, $200M — Accel, Mousse Partners, Spark Capital, Longbow, Atomico, Glynn Capital, Y Combinator, Lightrock, Bonnier Capital, NewView Capital
- Series A, Oct 3, 2017, $60M — Accel, Atomico, Y Combinator

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A, Series C
- Atomico (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atomico) — Series A, Series C
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A, Series C
- Mousse Partners — Series C
- Spark Capital — Series C
- Longbow (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/longbow) — Series C
- Glynn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/glynn-capital) — Series C
- Lightrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightrock) — Series C
- Bonnier Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bonnier-capital) — Series C
- NewView Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newview-capital) — Series C
- Eurazeo (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eurazeo) — Series C
- Tiger Global Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiger-global-management) — Series C
- BlackRock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackrock) — Series C
- Blue Owl (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-owl) — Series C