# Shimo Document

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shimo-document

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Wuhan, China
- Website: www.shimo.im
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 28, 2020)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Shimo Document is a collaborative office suite enabling real-time document editing, spreadsheets, and presentations, designed to enhance productivity and information management across diverse sectors including education and finance.Founded in 2014 in Wuhan, China, Shimo Document specializes in online collaborative tools for document editing and management. The company raised USD 10.000 mn in Series B funding on February 28, 2020, led by CBC Capital and F&G Venture, with participation from NIO Capital and returning investor China Growth Capital. The CEO and founder is Jie Wu, who has a history of innovation in technology ventures.Shimo Document primarily offers an advanced online collaborative office suite designed for real-time document editing, spreadsheets, and presentations, aimed at enhancing team productivity and information management across various sectors, including education, media, finance, and e-commerce. The platform allows users to engage in seamless document collaboration, featuring functionalities such as instant multi-device synchronization, attachment support, and comprehensive project management tools. By integrating features like data visualization and flexible filtering options, Shimo caters to diverse use cases, from contract management to complex project coordination. The suite is designed for a wide range of end users, from individual professionals to large teams, operating effectively in markets across Asia, North America, and Europe. The company leverages customization options to meet the specific needs of different organizational sizes, showcasing its adaptability in a competitive landscape.Shimo Document generates revenue primarily through a subscription model, catering to both individual users and team or enterprise clients. Clients typically subscribe to various pricing plans that offer a range of features, including access to the full suite of office tools, storage solutions, and additional support services tailored to organizational needs. These subscriptions facilitate ongoing revenue generation and enable Shimo to maintain its service infrastructure while continuously innovating its offerings. Transactions occur on a recurring basis, where clients pay for annual or monthly access, depending on their selected plan. The company supports direct-to-consumer sales and B2B partnerships, ensuring a diversified client base while enhancing its market footprint.With the recent Series B funding of USD 10.000 mn raised in February 2020, Shimo Document is focusing on the development of new products aimed at expanding its feature set. The company plans to enhance its platform with advanced functionalities, although specific release dates are not disclosed. Additionally, there are indications of plans to expand into new geographic markets, particularly targeting regions in North America and Europe, by the end of 2023. The funding will support these initiatives, allowing for further development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 28, 2020, $10M — CBC Capital, FG Venture, China Growth Capital, NIO Capital
- Series A, Jun 15, 2017 — China Growth Capital, Optical Valley Venture Capital
- Seed, Aug 2, 2016 — Cherubic Ventures, Unity Ventures, Monad Ventures
- Angel, Dec 1, 2014, $1.3M — Unity Ventures, Future Capital Discovery Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited

## Investors

- Unity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unity-ventures) — Angel, Seed
- Future Capital Discovery Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/future-capital-discovery-advisory-hong-kong-limited) — Angel
- Cherubic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cherubic-ventures) — Seed
- Monad Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/monad-ventures) — Seed
- China Growth Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/china-growth-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Optical Valley Venture Capital — Series A
- CBC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cbc-capital) — Series B
- FG Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fg-venture) — Series B
- NIO Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nio-capital) — Series B