# YesGraph

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.yesgraph.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 27, 2015)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

YesGraph, Inc. specializes in social graph analysis and referral program optimization, using machine learning to enhance businesses' referral processes for improved customer acquisition.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, YesGraph focuses on social graph analysis for businesses. The company's latest funding round was a Seed round in which it raised USD 1.00 mn led by Bloomberg Beta. Since inception, YesGraph has completed a total of 5 deals, with its most recent deal occurring on August 10, 2017.YesGraph specializes in social graph analysis and referral program optimization, leveraging machine learning to enhance the referral process for businesses. The company's core product offerings revolve around its technology that recommends potential invitees for users, thereby streamlining the referral process. This service aims to improve user engagement and drive growth for companies by optimizing their referral programs, making them more efficient and effective. YesGraph has collaborated with notable clients such as Airbnb, Atlassian, Gusto, and Hired, indicating a robust client base that spans various industries. The geographical markets for YesGraph's products extend beyond the United States, as the referral optimization technology can be applied to any company aiming to enhance customer acquisition strategies through referrals.YesGraph's revenue model primarily revolves around partnerships and subscriptions, wherein businesses integrate YesGraph's technology into their operational frameworks. Clients engage with YesGraph to utilize its referral optimization services, which typically involves a fee structure based on the level of service required, potentially including tiered pricing for varying degrees of access to the company's API and analytic tools. The company’s revenue streams are further supported by collaborations with significant enterprise-level clients, who pay for customized solutions tailored to their specific referral needs. This transactional structure fosters long-term relationships, as companies seek to maintain and enhance their customer acquisition strategies through robust referral systems powered by YesGraph's technology.YesGraph plans to leverage its recent Seed funding of USD 1.00 mn to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. Upcoming product launches are anticipated to improve the referral optimization technology, although specific release dates are not disclosed. The company aims to target expansions into Europe and Asia by the end of 2023, focusing on establishing partnerships with local enterprises to broaden its client base. These initiatives are in line with the strategic direction outlined in the rationale of their recent funding activities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 27, 2015, $1M — Bloomberg Beta
- Seed, Feb 27, 2015, $0.1M — Y Combinator
- Seed, Jan 16, 2014, $1.3M — Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, NextView Ventures, Founder Collective, Quotidian Ventures, Rivet Ventures

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Seed
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed
- NextView Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextview-ventures) — Seed
- Founder Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founder-collective) — Seed
- Quotidian Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quotidian-ventures) — Seed
- Rivet Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rivet-ventures) — Seed
- Bloomberg Beta (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bloomberg-beta) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed