# Mobilize Networks

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mobilize-networks

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.mobilize.io
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 17, 2020)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Mobilize Networks Inc. specializes in fostering community engagement and professional development through innovative technological solutions. Their platforms cater to associations and professional networks, enhancing member interactions and learning opportunities.Mobilize Networks Inc., founded in 2014, is located in San Francisco, US. The company focuses on empowering associations and professional networks with tools for community engagement. In May 2023, Forj Software, Inc. acquired Mobilize Networks Inc., enabling the expansion of their Member Experience Platform. The founders, Arthur Vainer, Crystal Sheffield, and Sharon Savariego, bring diverse experiences to the business, contributing to its growth and development. The company has raised a total of USD 6.00 mn, with the latest funding round being Series A, led by Sorenson Capital and involving Kickstart Ventures. To date, Mobilize Networks Inc. has completed 7 deals, with the most recent on May 17, 2023.Forj Community, previously known as Mobilize, offers a suite of solutions aimed at enhancing community engagement and professional development for associations and professional networks. The Forj Connect platform enables seamless peer-to-peer and group communications alongside a community management system for administrators. The Forj Learn platform serves as a learning management system, supporting continuing education and certification. The company primarily addresses the needs of members, administrators, and executives, particularly in North America and Europe, targeting organizations focused on member engagement and knowledge sharing.Forj Community operates on a subscription-based revenue model, where associations and professional networks pay for access to its tools and services. Clients typically form multi-year partnerships encompassing products like Forj Connect and Forj Learn. The pricing plans are tiered based on the organization’s size and specific services utilized. Forj’s offerings aim to improve member engagement and retention, contributing to an anticipated annual revenue growth of 10% for its partners, facilitated through data analytics that optimize strategic decision-making.Following the acquisition on May 17, 2023, Forj plans to expand its Member Experience Platform for associations and professional networks. The recent funding will support initiatives aimed at enhancing their product suite and entering new markets. Specific future products are currently being designed to improve community engagement capabilities further. The company intends to leverage this growth to reach additional geographic regions and expand its client base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 17, 2020, $6M — Sorenson Capital, Kickstart Ventures
- Series A, Sep 21, 2016, $6.4M — Trinity Ventures, Floodgate, Hillsven Capital, UpWest, Array Ventures
- Series A, Nov 25, 2014, $1.1M — Hillsven Capital, UpWest

## Investors

- Hillsven Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hillsven-capital) — Series A
- UpWest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upwest) — Series A
- Trinity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/trinity-ventures) — Series A
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Series A
- Array Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/array-ventures) — Series A
- Sorenson Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sorenson-capital) — Series A
- Kickstart Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kickstart-ventures) — Series A