# Zive

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.kiwiforgmail.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.2M
- Latest round: Seed (May 10, 2017)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Zive, Inc. specializes in developing Kiwi for Gmail, a desktop application that enhances Gmail and Google Workspace performance, enabling users to manage multiple accounts effortlessly and improving productivity for professionals and businesses across key markets.Founded in 2013 by Eric Shashoua and Ryan Shetley, Zive, Inc. is headquartered in New York, US. The company has engaged in 1 deal, with its most recent transaction occurring on May 10, 2017, when it successfully raised USD 2.2 mn in Seed funding from investors including Blue Tree Allied Angels, Keiretsu Capital, and New York Angels. Eric Shashoua serves as the CEO and has been integral to the company's strategic direction.Kiwi for Gmail is a desktop application available for both Mac and Windows that optimizes Gmail and Google Workspace functionalities, transforming them into dedicated desktop applications. Its features include managing multiple accounts seamlessly, integration with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and providing enhancements to productivity. The platform primarily caters to professionals and businesses in North America, Europe, and Australia, addressing common challenges faced with browser-based email management.The revenue model for Kiwi for Gmail is subscription-based, offering various pricing plans tailored to different user needs, including an Elite plan that allows management of up to nine Gmail or Workspace accounts. The product's comprehensive features, including enhanced security and customization options, support both individual users and organizations, contributing to the company's revenue generation.Following its most recent deal in May 2017, Zive, Inc. plans to utilize the USD 2.2 mn raised to expand its product offerings and enhance its application features. The company is targeting to launch new tools and improvements within the next year, aiming for increased market penetration in North America and expansion into Europe and Australia by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 10, 2017, $2.2M — Blue Tree Allied Angels, Keiretsu Capital, New York Angels

## Investors

- Blue Tree Allied Angels — Seed
- Keiretsu Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/keiretsu-capital) — Seed
- New York Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-york-angels) — Seed