# Yammer

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.yammer.com
- Total disclosed funding: $142M
- Latest round: Series F (Feb 29, 2012)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Yammer, Inc. is a social networking platform designed for enterprise communication, enhancing collaboration, and productivity within organizations through real-time engagement and integration with Microsoft products.Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, US, Yammer, Inc. operates as a collaborative platform enabling organizational connectivity. The company was acquired by Microsoft Corporation in July 2012 for USD 1.2 bn in cash. It has executed a total of six deals since its inception.Viva Engage is a collaborative platform designed to enhance connectivity and productivity within organizations. It allows users to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and access real-time updates, thereby facilitating faster decision-making processes. The platform supports the integration of various Microsoft products such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Dynamics 365, enabling users to streamline their workflows and avoid redundancy in tasks. Viva Engage is targeted primarily at corporate organizations across diverse industries, including education, healthcare, and finance, and it is available in global markets including North America, Europe, and Asia. The service aims to empower users, whether they are front-line workers or executives, to build on collective knowledge and foster a collaborative environment that drives innovation and productivity.Viva Engage operates on a subscription-based revenue model, which allows organizations to access its suite of services through Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Clients can engage in direct transactions with Viva Engage to secure licenses tailored to their organizational needs. This structure typically involves tiered pricing plans based on the size and requirements of the client organization, providing flexibility for businesses of varying scales. Partners and resellers may also play a role in distributing the platform to end-users, further enhancing its market reach. The platform's flagship offerings are closely tied to Microsoft’s broader ecosystem, leveraging the existing client base of Microsoft products to drive adoption and ensure a seamless user experience.Yammer, Inc. plans to leverage the integration with Microsoft products to introduce new features within its platforms aimed at enhancing user experience. Following the acquisition by Microsoft in July 2012, the funding amount of USD 1.2 bn facilitated the expansion into new global markets and the development of innovative tools to increase productivity. The company aims to enhance its market presence in North America, Europe, and Asia by launching updates and new functionalities to bolster engagement and collaboration through 2023 and beyond.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Feb 29, 2012, $85M — Capricorn Partners, CRV, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Meritech Capital Partners, US Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Tuesday Capital, Social Capital
- Series E, Aug 30, 2011, $17M — CRV, US Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, Social Capital
- Series D, Nov 30, 2010, $25M — CRV, US Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, Founders Fund
- Series C, Jan 22, 2010, $10M — CRV, Emergence Capital, SV Angel, Goldcrest Capital
- Series A, Jan 19, 2009, $5M — CRV, Founders Fund

## Investors

- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Series A, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Series A, Series D, Series F
- Emergence Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emergence-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series C
- Goldcrest Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldcrest-capital) — Series C
- US Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/us-venture-partners) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- Social Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-capital) — Series E, Series F
- Capricorn Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capricorn-partners) — Series F
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-fisher-jurvetson) — Series F
- Meritech Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/meritech-capital-partners) — Series F
- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series F
- Tuesday Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tuesday-capital) — Series F