# Relay IM

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/relay-im

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
- Website: www.relay.im
- Total disclosed funding: $0.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 12, 2013)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Relay IM is a Toronto-based communication platform designed to enhance team collaboration through real-time messaging, file sharing, and seamless integration with productivity tools to improve workflow efficiency across various organizational sizes.Relay IM operates as a communication platform that focuses on improving team collaboration. The company was founded by Yuta Mitsubori, who has experience in leading technology ventures. Relay IM is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has undergone a strategic pivot to enhance its offerings. In November 2014, the company secured a Seed funding round raising USD 0.70 mn from investors including Graph Ventures, Real Ventures, Social Capital, and Valar Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 0.70 mn.Relay.im is primarily focused on providing a communication platform designed to enhance collaboration among teams and businesses. Its core offering facilitates real-time messaging, file sharing, and integration with various productivity tools, catering to diverse use cases such as project management, customer support, and remote team collaboration. The platform targets small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across North America and Europe, as well as larger organizations aiming to optimize their internal communication strategies.The revenue model of Relay.im revolves around subscription-based services, allowing clients to access the platform through tiered pricing plans that cater to different organizational sizes and needs. Clients select plans that may include features such as advanced security, user management tools, and third-party integrations. This model ensures predictable revenue streams with monthly or annual payments, and the company may also implement partnerships with other software providers to enhance user value.Relay IM aims to develop new products and services that enhance its platform's capabilities, although specific upcoming releases have not been detailed. The company is planning to expand its market presence, particularly focusing on regions in Europe and further into North America by the end of 2015. The recent Seed funding round will be utilized to support these expansion initiatives, enhancing product development and marketing efforts. This strategic move aligns with their previous acquisition by Kik Interactive in November 2014.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 12, 2013, $0.7M — Valar, Real Ventures, Social Capital, Graph Ventures

## Investors

- Valar (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valar) — Seed
- Real Ventures — Seed
- Social Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-capital) — Seed
- Graph Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/graph-ventures) — Seed