# ShareThis

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.sharethis.com
- Total disclosed funding: $60M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 29, 2014)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Based in California, US, ShareThis, Inc. is a digital behavioral data solutions provider that enhances online content sharing and audience engagement through customizable sharing tools and analytics.ShareThis, Inc., founded in 2004 by Alfonso Vidal and Tim Schigel, operates from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, US. The company specializes in digital marketing solutions that enable content sharing across various platforms. ShareThis has completed a total of 14 deals to date, with its latest funding round, a VENTURE DEBT, raising USD 1.96 mn, contributing to a total amount raised of USD 29.90 mn.ShareThis specializes in digital behavioral data solutions, offering a suite of tools designed to enhance content sharing and audience engagement across the web. Their core product offerings include Share Buttons, Follow Buttons, Reaction Buttons, and various social feed integrations, all of which enable users to easily share and amplify content. These tools are fully customizable to align with branding, allowing businesses to seamlessly integrate them into their websites and applications. The primary end users of ShareThis' solutions include marketers, publishers, and businesses seeking to increase web traffic and strengthen their social media presence. Their products are utilized globally, with significant markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, addressing the need for real-time analytics and consumer insights in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.ShareThis generates revenue through a combination of partnerships and service offerings that cater primarily to businesses and marketing professionals. The company operates on a model that incorporates subscription-based services for enhanced analytics and user insights, as well as potential partnerships with brands looking to leverage their data solutions. Specific pricing plans are structured around the comprehensive use of their tools, focusing on the deployment of flagship products that enhance audience engagement and content performance. By providing scalable solutions that adapt to various business needs, ShareThis maintains a transactional structure that supports both B2B and direct-to-consumer interactions, facilitating a broad range of marketing strategies and consumer engagement initiatives.ShareThis is focusing on the development of new products aimed at enhancing audience engagement and analytics capabilities. The company plans to expand its reach into new markets, specifically targeting Europe and parts of Asia, with expansion initiatives expected to roll out by the end of 2024. The recent funding from the VENTURE DEBT round will be utilized to support these initiatives, including product development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 29, 2014, $9M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson
- Series C, Aug 19, 2013, $7M — Jump Capital
- Series C, Mar 20, 2013, $23M — Blue Chip Venture Company, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, DTCP, Illinois Ventures, Mercury, RPM Ventures, Matthew Pritzker Company, West Capital Advisors
- Series B, Mar 13, 2008, $15M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Mercury
- Series A, Jan 1, 2007, $6M — Blue Chip Venture Company, Illinois Ventures, Queen City Angels, Mercury, RPM Ventures

## Investors

- Blue Chip Venture Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-chip-venture-company) — Series A, Series C
- Illinois Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/illinois-ventures) — Series A, Series C
- Queen City Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/queen-city-angels) — Series A
- Mercury (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercury) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- RPM Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rpm-ventures) — Series A, Series C
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-fisher-jurvetson) — Series B, Series C
- DTCP — Series C
- Matthew Pritzker Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/matthew-pritzker-company) — Series C
- West Capital Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/west-capital-advisors) — Series C
- Jump Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jump-capital) — Series C
