# Twilio

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.twilio.com
- Total disclosed funding: $331M
- Latest round: Series E (Apr 24, 2015)
- Investors on record: 20

## About

Twilio Inc., based in the US, operates as a software communications company offering a range of APIs that facilitate customer interactions across various channels, including SMS, voice, and email.Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, US, Twilio Inc. provides a cloud communications platform enabling businesses to engage with customers through APIs. The company was co-founded by Jeff Lawson, Kveta Vostra, and Tuan Nguyen. Twilio has successfully navigated multiple funding rounds, culminating in an IPO that raised USD 150.00 mn, bringing its total raised capital to USD 150.00 mn. The company has executed 16 deals to date.Twilio specializes in a comprehensive suite of communication APIs that empower businesses to connect with customers through SMS, voice, and email. Its flagship offering, the Twilio Customer Engagement Platform, integrates artificial intelligence and first-party data to enhance personalized communication. The platform enables companies to send and receive multichannel text messages, build voice applications, and implement scalable email solutions. Twilio caters to over 335,000 companies across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, supporting improved customer engagement and streamlined communication processes.For the most recent year, Twilio reported a revenue of USD 4,458.04 mn and an EBITDA of USD 228.62 mn. Its revenue model is based on a pay-as-you-go system, charging clients based on their usage of the communication APIs, with flexible pricing plans tailored to various business needs.Twilio plans to leverage its recent IPO funding to enhance product development and expand into new markets. Upcoming product launches are designed to improve API functionalities and user experiences. The company is also targeting growth in European and Asia-Pacific markets by 2025, focusing on tailored solutions for industries such as healthcare and financial services. K2 Global has exited their investment in Twilio, further solidifying its financial position for these strategic initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Apr 24, 2015, $100M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson
- Series E, Apr 24, 2015, $130M — T Rowe Price, Bessemer Venture Partners, Fidelity Investments, Arrowpoint Ventures, ArrowMark Partners, Amazon.com, Inc., Altimeter Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Threshold Ventures
- Series D, Jun 7, 2013, $70M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Redpoint Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, K9 Ventures, Lowercase Capital, 500 Global, Threshold Ventures
- Series C, Sep 7, 2011, $15M — Union Square Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, SGInnovate
- Series B, Nov 2, 2010, $12M — Union Square Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, K9 Ventures, SV Angel, 500 Global
- Series A, Dec 18, 2009, $3.7M — Union Square Ventures, Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, K9 Ventures, Lowercase Capital, Techstars
- Seed, Mar 3, 2009, $0.6M — Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, K9 Ventures, Kapor Capital, Techstars

## Investors

- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Seed, Series A, Series D
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- K9 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/k9-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D
- Kapor Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kapor-capital) — Seed
- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed, Series A
- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Lowercase Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lowercase-capital) — Series A, Series D
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series B
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Series B, Series D
- SGInnovate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sginnovate) — Series C
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-fisher-jurvetson) — Series D, Series E
- Redpoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redpoint-ventures) — Series D
- Threshold Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/threshold-ventures) — Series D, Series E
- T Rowe Price (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/t-rowe-price) — Series E
- Fidelity Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fidelity-investments) — Series E
- Arrowpoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arrowpoint-ventures) — Series E
- ArrowMark Partners — Series E
- Amazon.com, Inc. — Series E
- Altimeter Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/altimeter-capital) — Series E
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series E