# Zepheira

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Reston, US
- Website: www.zepheira.com
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 1, 2017)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Zepheira, LLC is a technology company that provides large-scale linked data infrastructure solutions to enhance the visibility and accessibility of library, archive, and museum data across the internet.Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Reston, US, Zepheira, LLC specializes in linked data technologies, enabling libraries to enhance their data connectivity. In November 2017, the company raised seed funding from Mistral Venture Partners, marking a strategic investment in their growth. There are no known subsidiaries or parent companies associated with Zepheira.Zepheira specializes in providing large-scale, decentralized linked data infrastructure aimed at enhancing the connectivity and utility of library, archive, and museum data. Central to their offerings is a linked data technology that allows library data to be seamlessly referenced on the open web, enabling integration into knowledge panels used by major search engines like Google. This functionality uncovers previously hidden data and insights, facilitating connections between library systems and the broader internet, ultimately making library services more accessible to a wider audience. Their services are primarily utilized by libraries and information institutions, benefiting from enhanced data visibility, expanded outreach, and enriched resource management. Zepheira's products are deployed in various geographical markets, notably in the United States and other countries with advanced library systems, serving public libraries, academic institutions, and cultural organizations.Zepheira generates revenue through a combination of partnership agreements and subscription-based services catering to libraries and information services. Their flagship offerings, including data enrichment services like NoveList® Select, provide libraries with essential tools to enhance user engagement and resource accessibility. Clients typically engage in annual subscriptions, which enable them to utilize Zepheira's linked data capabilities for improved information discovery and resource management. The transaction structure is characterized by B2B relationships, where libraries pay for enhanced visibility and access to their collections via the linked data technology, ensuring effective outreach and improved patron experience.Zepheira plans to leverage recent funding raised in November 2017 to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is focusing on the development of new linked data products that will be launched in the coming years, although specific release dates have not yet been disclosed. Additionally, Zepheira aims to penetrate international markets, potentially targeting regions with growing library infrastructures to increase their client base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 1, 2017 — Mistral Venture Partners

## Investors

- Mistral Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mistral-venture-partners) — Seed