# MindSumo

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

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Durham, US
- Website: www.mindsumo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (May 18, 2014)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

MindSumo is an innovative crowdsourcing platform that connects businesses with millennial problem solvers, facilitating challenges that generate fresh ideas and insights for various industries.Founded in 2011 in Durham, US, MindSumo specializes in crowdsourcing solutions for businesses seeking innovative insights. The company secured a SEED funding round in 2020, raising USD 1.00 mn from investors including Data Collective, GV, and others. MindSumo was acquired by MBO Partners, Inc. in a deal finalized on September 29, 2020. The CEO is Keaton Swett.MindSumo specializes in crowdsourcing solutions that cater to businesses seeking innovation and insights, particularly from the millennial demographic. The company's core offerings revolve around facilitating challenges that allow businesses to tap into a diverse pool of problem solvers, targeting sectors such as automotive, consumer packaged goods (CPG), financial services, food and beverage, insurance, professional services, retail, and technology. Services are utilized across various geographical markets, with a focus on North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.MindSumo generates revenue through partnerships and challenges initiated by businesses on its platform. Clients engage on a subscription basis or via project-based agreements, accessing tailored insights and solutions. The process incentivizes participation and streamlines data collection, with businesses rewarding problem solvers for the best submissions. The pricing structure is centered on performance-based compensation models, linking client payments to insights generated through engagement with MindSumo's problem solvers.Following the acquisition in September 2020, MindSumo aims to expand its reach into new geographic markets. The company is actively developing new products to enhance its service offerings, although specific release dates have yet to be announced. Recent funding will support these development initiatives, alongside the strategic expansion to increase market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 18, 2014 — RTA Capital, Stanford-StartX Fund
- Seed, Mar 1, 2012, $1M — Voyager Capital, GV, Plug and Play, Start Fund, DCVC

## Investors

- Voyager Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/voyager-capital) — Seed
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Seed
- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Seed
- Start Fund — Seed
- DCVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dcvc) — Seed
- RTA Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rta-capital) — Seed
- Stanford-StartX Fund — Seed