# Vyng

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Venice, US
- Website: www.vyng.me
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 18, 2020)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Vyng, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the calling experience through innovative Caller ID solutions, offering a unique app that displays visual content during incoming calls.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, US, Vyng, Inc. provides a Caller ID platform that enhances communication through visual content. The company was co-founded by Paul Kats and Sohrab Pirayesh. In April 2022, Vyng raised USD 5 million in funding from investors including Alpha Edison, March Capital Partners, NewBound Venture Capital, and Omidyar Network, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. The total amount raised to date stands at USD 5 million across 6 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on April 4, 2022.Vyng offers a unique Caller ID platform that enhances the calling experience by providing visual content for incoming calls. The core product is the Vyng app, which replaces traditional dialers with a service displaying fullscreen videos, images, and animations that identify who is calling. This innovative approach allows users to see who is calling while enabling businesses to present their branding through visual enhancements, fostering better communication between individuals and enterprises. The app serves a diverse audience, including individual consumers and businesses across 170 countries, with robust spam-blocking mechanisms that ensure verified callers can connect while filtering out unwanted spam calls.Vyng generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer and B2B business models. By partnering with various businesses that utilize the Vyng platform, the company enhances customer interactions and engagement. This includes offering visual Caller ID features that significantly increase answer rates and improve communication effectiveness. The revenue structure is likely centered around subscription models for businesses wishing to leverage Vyng's services, enabling them to enhance their connection with clients and customers. Partnerships provide unique features, such as custom branding for incoming calls, promoting increased customer action and loyalty.In April 2022, Vyng, Inc. raised USD 5 million in venture funding, which will be utilized to expand its reach and enhance its app. The company aims to introduce new features and is actively exploring expansion into additional markets to grow its user base. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion will be identified as part of the company's strategic growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 18, 2020 — Network VC
- Series A, Dec 13, 2018, $4M — Omidyar Network, March Capital, Alpha Edison, Entrepreneur Fund
- Seed, Feb 28, 2018 — Indian Angel Network
- Seed, Oct 10, 2017, $3M — Clearstone Venture Partners, GV, Inspiration Ventures, Gaspar Global Ventures, Manatt Digital Media, March Capital, BAM Ventures, HOF Capital

## Investors

- Clearstone Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/clearstone-venture-partners) — Seed
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Seed
- Inspiration Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inspiration-ventures) — Seed
- Gaspar Global Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaspar-global-ventures) — Seed
- Manatt Digital Media — Seed
- March Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/march-capital) — Seed, Series A
- BAM Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bam-ventures) — Seed
- HOF Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hof-capital) — Seed
- Indian Angel Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indian-angel-network) — Seed
- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Series A
- Alpha Edison (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpha-edison) — Series A
- Entrepreneur Fund — Series A
- Network VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/network-vc) — Series A