# Smooch Technologies ULC

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/smooch-technologies-ulc

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.smooch.io
- Total disclosed funding: $7.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 8, 2016)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Smooch Technologies ULC delivers a comprehensive customer messaging platform that integrates various communication channels, allowing businesses to enhance their customer engagement and streamline interactions across SMS, email, and social media.Founded in 2015 in Montreal, Canada, Smooch Technologies ULC specializes in customer communication solutions. The company was acquired by Zendesk, Inc. in May 2019, with financial terms undisclosed. Hammie Hill, the founder, has a history of entrepreneurship, although no additional company details are provided. Smooch has completed two deals, with the latest funding round being a Seed round where they raised CAD 10.000 mn from investors including Inovia Capital, Real Ventures, and TA Associates, marking the total amount raised at CAD 10.000 mn.Smooch.io provides an integrated customer messaging platform that supports diverse communication channels such as SMS, email, and social media. This platform consolidates communications into one interface, offering tools for automated responses, targeted messaging, and analytics. Their services cater to various industries, including retail and e-commerce, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction across North America, Europe, and Asia.Smooch.io operates under a subscription-based revenue model, allowing businesses to choose from different tiers of messaging services. Clients typically commit to annual or monthly subscriptions, gaining access to features like advanced analytics and customer support tailored to various enterprise sizes, thus enhancing customer relationship management efforts through improved communication.Smooch Technologies ULC is strategically positioned for future growth with plans to enhance its messaging platform by introducing new products, though specific release details are not mentioned. The company aims to expand its market reach into new geographic regions, targeting further penetration in North America, Europe, and Asia. The funding obtained in the recent Seed round will support these initiatives, particularly in enhancing product development and market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 8, 2016, $7.7M — TA Associates, Inovia Capital, Real Ventures

## Investors

- TA Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ta-associates) — Seed
- Inovia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inovia-capital) — Seed
- Real Ventures — Seed