# Zergnet

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Noblesville, US
- Website: www.zergnet.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 5, 2014)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Zergnet is a content discovery platform that utilizes a proprietary recommendation engine to connect users with articles tailored to their interests, enhancing engagement for publishers and users alike.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Noblesville, US, Zergnet operates a content recommendation service that helps users find relevant articles online. The company raised USD 3.2 mn in a Series A funding round in November 2014, with participation from investors such as Greycroft Partners and Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments. The CEO of Zergnet is Reggie Renner.ZergNet offers a platform designed to enhance content discovery through a proprietary recommendation engine that curates articles from various publishers based on user preferences. This service addresses the challenge of information overload, allowing users to efficiently discover content relevant to their interests. The platform primarily serves digital publishers, content creators, and advertisers, facilitating traffic generation and user engagement with curated reading material.ZergNet's revenue model is based on partnerships with content publishers and advertising revenues. The company establishes partnerships where publishers integrate ZergNet’s recommendation widgets on their websites, often involving revenue-sharing agreements linked to the traffic generated by those recommendations. Additionally, the company may have various pricing plans tied to service performance metrics such as click-through rates and user engagement levels, fostering mutually beneficial relationships for content providers and users.Looking ahead, Zergnet plans to enhance its platform with new product features aimed at improving content personalization and user interaction. The company is targeting expansion into additional markets in North America and aims to increase its presence in new digital content sectors by the end of 2025. The recent funding of USD 3.2 mn raised in November 2014 will be allocated towards developing these new features and supporting market expansion initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 5, 2014, $3.2M — Greycroft, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments

## Investors

- Greycroft (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greycroft) — Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A
- Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bertelsmann-digital-media-investments) — Series A