# Ning

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.ning.com
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series E (Jul 21, 2009)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Ning, Inc. is a platform that empowers users to create and manage custom social networks effortlessly. It offers a range of tools designed to facilitate community building and engagement without requiring extensive technical skills.Ning was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, US. The company specializes in providing a social network creation platform. In September 2011, Ning was acquired by Glam Media, a portfolio company of several investors including Accel Partners and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. The founders of Ning include Edgar Cardoze, Eskar Adams, FREE Hill, Louis Chew, Robert Burn, and William Darrell, with FREE Hill and Louis Chew currently serving as CEOs. The company has successfully raised USD 15.00 mn through its Series E funding round, bringing its total amount raised to USD 15.00 mn, with a current valuation of USD 730.15 mn. Throughout its history, Ning has been involved in 6 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on September 20, 2011.NING offers a comprehensive platform designed for creating and managing custom social networks. Its core products include a social network builder with a drag-and-drop interface, enabling users to construct professional websites without coding knowledge. The platform features analytics, groups, blogs, forums, photo and video sharing, and e-commerce capabilities, allowing communities to monetize their online presence. NING serves a diverse clientele, including non-profit organizations and educational institutions, and facilitates connections for various purposes such as fundraising and advocacy, catering to users across North America, Europe, and beyond.NING's revenue model is centered around subscription services, with various pricing plans available for customers to access the platform's features and tools. Clients typically subscribe to NING's services to build and manage their social networks, generating recurring revenue for the firm. The integrated e-commerce module allows users to monetize their networks by selling products, further enhancing revenue streams. NING's focus on supporting charitable organizations and community initiatives may also lead to partnerships that contribute to its financial health.Looking ahead, NING aims to innovate by developing new products and expanding its market presence. Although specific details on upcoming product releases and timelines have not been disclosed, the company is focusing on broadening its reach in new geographic regions. The recent funding will likely support these growth initiatives, enhancing the platform's features and capabilities. NING's acquisition by Glam Media, which occurred on September 20, 2011, is anticipated to bolster its strategic growth strategy as it leverages the resources and networks of its parent company.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jul 21, 2009, $15M — Lightspeed Venture Partners
- Series B, Apr 27, 2006, $3M — Andreessen Horowitz

## Investors

- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Series B
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series E