# Swype

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

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.swypeinc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 12, 2011)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Swype Inc. is a technology company that offers innovative solutions combining social media, artificial intelligence, and search engine optimization to enhance digital communication strategies and improve user engagement for businesses.Founded in 2002, Swype Inc. is based in Seattle, US, and specializes in advanced digital communication tools. The company has completed 8 funding deals, with its latest funding round being an Add-on Trade Sale that raised USD 102.50 mn, led by Nuance Communications. The total funding raised by Swype Inc. amounts to USD 2.50 mn.Swype Inc. specializes in providing a range of innovative solutions at the intersection of social media, artificial intelligence, search engine optimization (SEO), and technology. The company’s core offerings include advanced tools designed to enhance digital communication strategies, optimize content for search visibility, and leverage AI capabilities to analyze and improve user engagement. These products cater primarily to businesses seeking to enhance their online presence and streamline their marketing efforts, enabling them to effectively reach and engage their target audiences. Swype Inc. serves a diverse client base across multiple geographical markets, including North America and Europe, where businesses in various sectors utilize their services to improve their digital landscapes and communication strategies.Swype Inc. generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its premium content and tools. This business structure typically involves tiered pricing plans that provide varying levels of access to exclusive resources and services. For instance, businesses can opt for monthly or annual subscriptions that grant them access to proprietary AI analytics, social media engagement tools, and SEO optimization features, enhancing their marketing capabilities. The company’s revenue streams are bolstered by partnerships with other digital service providers and agencies that incorporate Swype's solutions into their offerings, thus expanding its reach within the B2B segment.Swype Inc. is focused on expanding its product line with upcoming tools designed to further enhance AI-driven user engagement and digital marketing strategies. The company aims to enter new markets in Asia and South America by the end of 2024, leveraging its recent funding to support these initiatives. The recent exit of Nuance Communications indicates a strategic shift that could influence future partnerships and growth opportunities.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 12, 2011, $2.5M — Ignition Partners, Benaroya Companies, NGP Capital, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung Venture Investment
- Series C, Mar 31, 2011, $3.5M — Ignition Partners
- Series B, Dec 15, 2009, $5.6M — Benaroya Companies, NGP Capital, Samsung Venture Investment

## Investors

- Benaroya Companies (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/benaroya-companies) — Series B, Series C
- NGP Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ngp-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Samsung Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samsung-venture-investment) — Series B, Series C
- Ignition Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ignition-partners) — Series C
- NTT DOCOMO — Series C