# Observable

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.observablehq.com
- Total disclosed funding: $48M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 9, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Founded in 2017 by CTO Mike Bostock and CEO Melody Meckfessel, and based in California, US, Observable, Inc. operates as a  data collaboration company that provides a data visualization platform for developers, data scientists, journalists, and educators. In January 2022, Observable, Inc. raised USD 35.6 million in series B funding led by new investor Menlo Ventures, with participation from returning investors Acrew Capital and Sequoia Capital.

The company operates as the developer of a data visualization platform for developers, data scientists, journalists, and educators. The platform enables users to analyze data, visualize data, and also provides features for users to create complex graphs, charts, and other visual representations of data. 

The company generates revenue through its SaaS-based platform that monetizes on a freemium-based pricing plan. The plans include free, teams, and enterprise. For teams, the price is USD 12 annually, for enterprises, the price is USD 40 monthly.

The company plans to use the Series B funding to support the company’s growth and continued platform innovation.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 9, 2021, $38M — Menlo Ventures, Hong Shan, Acrew Capital
- Series A, Nov 20, 2020, $11M — Hong Shan, Acrew Capital

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Series A, Series B
- Acrew Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acrew-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Series B