# Tribe

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.tribe.pm
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 12, 2016)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Tribe is a company focused on enhancing social media engagement through innovative solutions, particularly by optimizing the functionality of Instagram Stories for brands and individuals.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Tribe offers experiential messaging solutions that optimize social media engagement. The company had a significant pivot in its strategy with the introduction of tailored packages designed for Instagram Stories. In October 2016, Tribe raised USD 3.000 mn in a Seed round led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from investors including Kima Ventures, Ludlow Ventures, and Partech, bringing the total amount raised to USD 3.000 mn.Tribe - Experiential Messaging™ specializes in enhancing social media engagement through its innovative products that focus on Instagram Stories. The primary offering includes strategic packages aimed at increasing organic activity on Instagram Stories, allowing users to create ephemeral content that captures immediate attention. By utilizing Instagram's features, including Stories Highlights, Tribe helps brands and individuals maintain a dynamic online presence. The client base encompasses personal brands and businesses, particularly in urban centers in North America and Europe, where social media engagement is vital for marketing efforts.Tribe – Experiential Messaging™ generates revenue through a structured service model comprising subscription-based offerings and partnerships. Clients can select from various service packages, including analytics tracking, content creation assistance, and promotional boosts specifically for Instagram Stories. This B2B-focused model ensures steady transactions, accommodating small businesses to larger enterprises and fostering long-term relationships through ongoing collaboration in their social media strategies.Following the Seed financing of USD 3.000 mn in October 2016, Tribe plans to utilize this funding to develop new products aimed at further optimizing social media presence. The company is considering expanding its services into new markets, with a focus on additional urban centers across Europe and North America by 2023. These initiatives are strategically aligned to bolster Tribe's offerings and capture a larger share of the growing social media marketing sector.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 12, 2016, $3M — Hong Shan, Partech Partners, Ludlow Ventures, Kima Ventures

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Seed
- Partech Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partech-partners) — Seed
- Ludlow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ludlow-ventures) — Seed
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed