# Slideshare

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.slideshare.net
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Series A (May 8, 2008)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Slideshare Inc is a platform that specializes in the sharing and discovery of professional presentations, enabling users to upload, share, and engage with visual content effectively.Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, US, Slideshare Inc is a platform that allows users to share and discover presentations. The company has received a total funding amount of USD 3.00 mn, with its latest funding round being a Series A led by Venrock on August 11, 2020. Slideshare Inc was founded by Karen Smith.SlideShare is a platform dedicated to the sharing and discovery of presentations, enabling users to upload, share, and engage with a wide array of visual content. Its core offering revolves around facilitating the seamless exchange of professional presentations, infographics, and documents, thus serving the needs of individuals and organizations seeking to convey information effectively in a visual format. The platform caters to a diverse client base, including educators, business professionals, and content creators, who utilize it to reach audiences across industries. By allowing users to access a vast library of presentations, SlideShare addresses the challenge of information overload, providing end users with curated content that inspires and informs. The service is accessible globally, with significant user engagement in markets such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.SlideShare generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model that offers enhanced features for users seeking to maximize their experience on the platform. Clients can opt for premium subscriptions, which provide additional functionalities such as advanced analytics, increased upload limits, and enhanced visibility for their content. This transactional structure facilitates direct engagement with individual users as well as business clients, allowing organizations to leverage the platform for marketing and educational purposes. The pricing plans for these subscriptions are tiered, catering to both individual users and enterprises, ensuring flexibility based on the specific needs of each client. The primary revenue streams are derived from these subscription fees, while partnerships and collaborations may further enhance monetization efforts through value-added services and sponsorship opportunities.In August 2020, Scribd, Inc., a portfolio company of Khosla Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Spectrum Equity, and Y Combinator, agreed to acquire Slideshare Inc. This acquisition could potentially lead to new product developments and enhanced market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 8, 2008, $3M — Venrock, LocalGlobe

## Investors

- Venrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venrock) — Series A
- LocalGlobe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/localglobe) — Series A