X (formerly Twitter)

Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.

Biz Stone

Co-Founder

Matt Verklin

Senior Client Partner

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Laskie

Acquisition in 2023
Laskie is a job-matching platform designed to enhance the recruitment process by prioritizing the needs of candidates. It operates as a free business-to-consumer software-as-a-service platform, allowing candidates to access various tools such as Candidate Drop, Laskie Platform, and ReverseApply to engage with hiring managers. The platform aims to streamline the job search experience across multiple sectors, including engineering, design, operations, finance, and executive roles. By facilitating efficient connections between companies and job seekers, Laskie helps candidates discover, interview, and qualify for roles that align with their career aspirations.

OpenBack

Acquisition in 2022
OpenBack is a mobile engagement platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company specializes in delivering personalized push notifications through an advanced system that utilizes mobile edge computing. This technology allows OpenBack to make device-side decisions, ensuring that notifications are tailored to individual users in terms of content and timing. By focusing on enhancing user engagement, OpenBack enables its clients to communicate effectively while minimizing costs and prioritizing data privacy.

OpenNode

Series A in 2022
OpenNode Inc. is a company that operates a bitcoin payment processing platform, facilitating seamless transactions for businesses across various sectors, including retail, e-commerce, and gaming. Founded in 2018 and based in the United States, OpenNode provides an easy-to-use plug-in solution that allows businesses to accept bitcoin payments through a multi-layered processor. Its offerings include instant settlements, currency exchange, microtransactions, and efficient invoicing capabilities. The platform also supports shopping cart integrations and direct bank deposits, enabling a versatile payment infrastructure. By simplifying the connection between blockchain technology and everyday transactions, OpenNode aims to promote a future where bitcoin and fiat currencies can be used interchangeably for common purchases.

Aleph Holding

Corporate Round in 2022
Aleph Holding is a digital media services provider that focuses on underserved markets. The company facilitates connections between thousands of advertisers and billions of consumers across major digital media platforms. In addition to its core services, Aleph also manages cross-border payments in multiple currencies, enabling clients to reach a broader audience and enhance their revenue potential. By serving as a trusted partner in the digital media landscape, Aleph aims to bridge the gap between advertisers and the vast consumer base available online.

Quill

Acquisition in 2021
Quill is a computer software company that specializes in developing a productivity-focused messaging platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company comprises a team of engineers and designers with prior experience at notable tech firms. Quill’s platform emphasizes streamlined communication by promoting fewer, more focused conversations through a threaded messaging system, which helps teams engage without distractions. The software aims to enhance productivity rather than engagement, making it a suitable tool for organizations seeking efficient communication solutions.

Threader

Acquisition in 2021
Threader is a company that specializes in enhancing the reading experience of Twitter by transforming long threads into a more digestible format. Its application allows users to bookmark, archive, and read Twitter threads without distractions, facilitating easier access to information and stories shared on the platform. By providing a dedicated space for organizing and saving favorite threads, Threader aims to streamline how users engage with content on Twitter, ultimately improving their overall experience.

Sphere (Acquired by Twitter)

Acquisition in 2021
Sphere has been acquired by Twitter! Read more on blog.sphere.me Sphere is a chat app that turns groups into close, vibrant, purposeful and productive communities, instantly. Sphere has raised $30M of venture capital from top investors such as Index Ventures, Mike Moritz and Brian Chesky.

Alter

Seed Round in 2021
Alter is a platform SDK consisting of a real-time 3D avatar system and motion capture built from scratch for web3 interoperability and the open metaverse. Developers can pipe avatars into their apps, games, and websites. They offer computer vision, 3d technology, web3, machine learning, avatars, rendering engines, blockchain, and NFTs.

Brief

Acquisition in 2021
Brief is to foster healthy discourse by rethinking the way we read the news.

Scroll

Acquisition in 2021
Scroll operates as an online subscription service, headquartered in the United States, providing access to high-quality journalism content. Its mission is to deliver engaging, noise-free articles from diverse sources, aiming to pierce filter bubbles and foster a sustainable reading experience focused on meaningful content.

Tribe

Venture Round in 2021
Tribe is a global blockchain ecosystem builder based in Singapore, focused on connecting startups and tech talents with significant opportunities in the blockchain sector. The company collaborates with a diverse range of organizations, including blockchain protocols, corporations, governments, startups, and developer communities, to facilitate the transition from Web2 to Web3 for emerging talents and enterprises. Tribe's extensive network of official partners includes prominent names such as Enterprise Singapore, Pfizer, HSBC, and BMW Group Asia, among others. Through its initiatives, Tribe aims to empower the next generation of innovative companies and professionals in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology.

ShareChat

Series E in 2021
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Reshuffle

Acquisition in 2021
Reshuffle is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in creating a scripting platform designed to facilitate the integration of various business systems. The company offers an open-source integration framework that enables developers to connect Software as a Service applications, in-house systems, and on-premises systems. Its platform supports the development of workflows and enhances agility for demanding applications, including online gaming, bidding, and trading systems. Additionally, Reshuffle provides built-in services such as file format conversions, image processing, and artificial intelligence capabilities for language and computer vision tasks. The solution aims to streamline the composition of functions in a microservice architecture while ensuring response times remain consistent and fast.

Revue

Acquisition in 2021
Revue is a Netherlands-based company that offers an editorial newsletter tool designed to facilitate direct communication between writers and their readers. The platform enables users to create and send weekly email newsletters that curate content of interest to their subscribers. With a focus on content curation, Revue serves a diverse audience, including passionate individuals and university graduates who wish to share their thoughts and interests through newsletters. By allowing writers and publishers to collect subscribers directly from their websites or blogs, Revue enhances the engagement and connection between content creators and their audiences.

Ueno.

Acquisition in 2021
Ueno is a digital design agency based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on designing and building products, brands, and experiences that assist clients in addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities. Ueno's expertise lies in creating visually appealing and functional designs that meet the specific needs of its diverse clientele.

Breaker

Acquisition in 2021
Breaker Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in San Francisco and an office in New York, develops a podcast listening application available on the App Store. The company's core business is facilitating podcast discovery and consumption, with a focus on creating value for both listeners and creators. Breaker offers 'Breaker Upstream,' a marketplace enabling podcasters to sell premium content directly to their audience. The platform aims to attract a large listener base by providing an exceptional user experience, community engagement features, and analytics tools for podcasters. With a notable 67% retention rate among beta users after one month, Breaker seeks to differentiate itself by offering exclusive deals for high-quality podcasts and charging users a monthly subscription fee of $6.

Squad

Acquisition in 2020
Squad is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate social interaction among users. The platform allows friends to connect and spend time together by enabling video and audio chats while sharing their screens. Users can showcase various content from their devices, including messages and videos from apps like TikTok, creating an immersive shared experience. Additionally, Squad features an AMA (ask me anything) function, which aggregates information from various online profiles, making it easily accessible in one central location. This blend of social engagement and information sharing positions Squad as a versatile tool for enhancing digital interactions.

ShareChat

Series E in 2020
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Skillz

Post in 2020
Skillz is a mobile games platform focused on enhancing competition through engaging gameplay. It enables game developers to create successful franchises by facilitating social competition within their games. Utilizing patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual gaming tournaments, attracting millions of players globally. As a leader in skill-based mobile gaming, the company offers a variety of games, including Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. Skillz operates primarily through its eSports gaming platform, which allows developers to monetize their content via multiplayer competitions. The company generates most of its revenue from the United States, with additional income from international markets such as Israel, China, and Malta. Skillz has received recognition for its workplace culture and innovation in the technology sector.

CrossInstall (now MoPub Acquire)

Acquisition in 2020
CrossInstall is now MoPub Acquire, a part of the Twitter family.

Chroma Labs

Acquisition in 2020
Chroma Labs, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California, operates a storytelling platform designed for social media. The company has developed a mobile application that offers a range of filters and templates tailored for creating visually appealing stories. This application provides users with various themed layout templates and frames, empowering both creators and businesses to enhance their storytelling capabilities through compelling visual formats.

Aiden.ai

Acquisition in 2019
Aiden.ai is a developer of an AI analytics platform specifically designed to help marketers optimize their budget allocation. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze extensive datasets related to paid advertising, allowing clients to make informed decisions that enhance the return on investment for their multichannel paid acquisition campaigns. By providing actionable insights, Aiden.ai enables marketers to proactively adjust their strategies and improve overall campaign performance.

Lightwell

Acquisition in 2019
Lightwell is a New York-based company founded in 2012, specializing in the development of an application toolkit designed for designers and developers to create animations and interactive designs. Initially focused on interactive storytelling, the company gained recognition with its original series, The Adventures of Pan, which featured engaging characters and achieved significant success, reaching the top of the app charts in over 38 countries and garnering millions of downloads. In its evolution, Lightwell has shifted towards empowering a broader community of creators by providing them with the tools that facilitated their own storytelling endeavors. As of August 2019, Lightwell operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

ShareChat

Series D in 2019
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides a content consumption and sharing platform specifically designed for the diverse vernacular audience in India, supporting 15 Indian languages. The platform caters to over 1.17 billion wireless network users in the country, allowing them to share videos, jokes, songs, and other social content. ShareChat includes features for private messaging and tagging, making it easy for users to connect and communicate in their preferred language.

Fabula AI Limited

Acquisition in 2019
Fabula AI Limited is a company that developed a platform for detecting fake news, aimed at combating the spread of misinformation online. Utilizing machine learning and deep learning algorithms, the platform assesses the authenticity of information shared on social media, helping users differentiate between genuine news and false narratives. In May 2019, Fabula AI became part of Twitter, enhancing the social media platform's efforts to ensure the reliability of information disseminated to its users.

Highly

Acquisition in 2019
Highly Inc. is a San Francisco-based company, established in 2014, that provides a web-based highlighting tool designed to help users efficiently share important content from the internet. Its innovative platform allows individuals to highlight and save significant portions of articles and news, facilitating a more streamlined and personal way to share information. Highly's tools are compatible with various operating systems and mobile platforms, making it accessible to a wide range of users. The company addresses the challenge of information overload by offering a practical solution that enhances the reading and sharing experience, allowing users to focus on the most relevant content in an increasingly cluttered digital landscape.

Smyte

Acquisition in 2018
Smyte Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in trust and safety solutions for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2014, Smyte employs a combination of manual heuristics, machine learning, and proprietary reputation data to assist organizations in proactively combating spam, fraud, bots, phishing, harassment, and account takeovers. The company caters to a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, marketplaces, and social networks, processing nearly five billion online actions each month. Smyte's automated labeling system identifies potentially malicious activities by analyzing various signals, allowing risk teams to effectively manage threats. As of June 30, 2018, Smyte operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

PlaySight Interactive

Series C in 2017
PlaySight Interactive LTD. is a sports technology company that specializes in AI-driven video solutions for various sports, including basketball, soccer, and hockey. Founded in 2011 and based in Kfar Saba, Israel, the company provides a range of products, such as PlaySight PRO, a multi-angle video solution, and PlaySight GO, a portable broadcasting and analysis tool. The platform automatically tracks and records athletic actions, enabling features like automated live stream broadcasts, performance analysis, and content monetization. Additionally, PlaySight offers coaching tools, an OTT sports channel, and instant replay technology to enhance the coaching and spectator experience. By integrating advanced video and analytics technology, PlaySight aims to create a connected community of athletes, coaches, and fans, making cutting-edge sports experiences accessible at all levels.

Yes

Acquisition in 2016
Yes, Inc., established in 2014, is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in developing applications designed to connect people in real-life situations. The company's team comprises experienced professionals who have previously worked on prominent products such as Gmail and Android, demonstrating their expertise in creating solutions that serve large user bases.

Magic Pony Technology

Acquisition in 2016
Magic Pony Technology Ltd. is a London-based company, established in 2014, that specializes in developing advanced technologies for video compression and enhancement using machine learning and computer vision techniques. The firm focuses on delivering innovative solutions for video upscaling, compression, and visual processing, with applications across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. With a strong research and development team boasting over 30 years of combined experience and more than 100 publications in major international conferences and journals, Magic Pony Technology has positioned itself at the forefront of its field, holding over five patents pending. The company operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc. since June 2016.

Peer

Acquisition in 2016
Peer is a P2P networking company. The company develops a web-based application for networking over live videos. The platform enables its users to find professionals using LinkedIn, location or keyword, and communicate with them through live videos. Peer was founded by Ofer Baharav and Carl Jackson in 2013; and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ZeroPush

Acquisition in 2015
ZeroPush provides a simple web interface for sending Apple Push Notifications. ZeroPush uses a wide network of third-party integrations to help your business communicate with your customers.

Fastlane

Acquisition in 2015
Fastlane is a technology company that specializes in developing continuous delivery solutions for iOS and Android applications. Founded in 2014 by Felix Krause, the company focuses on automating the deployment and release processes for mobile applications, thereby streamlining workflows for developers. Fastlane's tools manage essential tasks such as generating screenshots, handling code signing, and facilitating beta deployments. Based in the United States, Fastlane became a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc. in October 2015, further enhancing its capabilities within the mobile application development landscape.

Whetlab

Acquisition in 2015
Whetlab is a developer of machine learning tools aimed at simplifying the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies for businesses. The company focuses on creating systems that enable organizations to automate their internal processes more efficiently, significantly reducing the time required to train new machine learning models from months to just days. Whetlab's technology encompasses various applications, including object recognition, speech processing, and computational biology, thereby providing companies with versatile solutions to enhance their operational capabilities.

TellApart

Acquisition in 2015
TellApart, Inc. is a company that specializes in personalized predictive marketing, providing a platform designed to enhance customer engagement and drive sales for retailers. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, TellApart's offerings include an identity network service that amalgamates online and offline data to create comprehensive customer profiles, as well as a predictive engine that assists shoppers in discovering relevant products. The platform enables personalized marketing across various digital channels, including display ads, social media, and email, ensuring that retailers can deliver tailored messages in real-time. TellApart's solutions encompass cross-device and native advertisement retargeting, audience targeting, and promotions, significantly contributing to increased revenue for numerous prominent retail brands. As of 2015, TellApart operates as a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc.

tenXer

Acquisition in 2015
tenXer is a company focused on enhancing personal productivity through a data-driven platform designed for individual employees. Founded by Jeff Ma, who is also known for his involvement in the story behind the film 21, tenXer aims to address the needs of everyday workers rather than upper management. The platform collects data from various tools and services that users already engage with, presenting this information in an engaging format. By combining productivity analytics with social and game-like motivational systems, tenXer helps users gain insights into their work habits, thereby fostering intrinsic motivation and improving overall performance. This innovative approach positions tenXer as a significant player in the human capital management industry, emphasizing the importance of individual contributions to organizational productivity.

Periscope

Acquisition in 2015
Periscope, Inc. is a full-service marketing agency headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional offices in Chicago, Toronto, Hong Kong, and Delhi. Established in 1964, the agency has become the largest independent agency in the Twin Cities, employing around 240 individuals. Periscope offers a comprehensive range of services, including strategy and analytics, branding, advertising, digital and social media marketing, experiential events, media planning and buying, e-commerce, and direct response marketing. The company also provides specialized services such as global photography, packaging, retouching, and vendor management. Serving diverse industries such as sports, retail, healthcare, and corporate communications, Periscope has built an impressive portfolio of local, national, and international clients. As of January 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Quad/Graphics, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the marketing sector.

Niche

Acquisition in 2015
Niche is a provider of a social media management platform aimed at engaging and monetizing social media accounts, particularly for the younger generation. The company operates a community of influential social media creators active on emerging platforms such as Vine, Instagram, and Tumblr. Niche offers both software and services that help these creators thrive and interact with their audiences effectively. By collaborating with leading brands, studios, start-ups, and agencies, Niche enhances their partners' social media presence, facilitating user acquisition, audience development, and engagement. Through its comprehensive approach, Niche supports creators in building strong online communities while providing valuable resources for brands looking to generate buzz and foster meaningful connections with their target audiences.

Zipdial

Acquisition in 2015
ZipDial Mobile Solutions Pvt. Ltd., based in Bengaluru, India, is a provider of mobile marketing solutions that was founded in 2010 by three technology entrepreneurs. The company offers a platform designed to assist content providers in various activities including lead generation, market research, polling, and advertising. ZipDial's services encompass coupon redemption tracking, mobile number verification, and social media integration, all aimed at enhancing brand awareness and loyalty. The platform has been successfully utilized by major clients such as KFC, Pepsi, and Sanofi-Aventis, as well as by small and medium enterprises and individual celebrities. The technology behind ZipDial is patent pending and has been tested through numerous campaigns, demonstrating its effectiveness in driving new product trials and increasing sales revenue. In January 2015, ZipDial was acquired by Twitter, Inc.

MIT Media Lab

Grant in 2014
The MIT Media Lab fosters an antidisciplinary culture that encourages innovative collaboration across diverse research areas. It focuses on developing disruptive technologies, particularly in the fields of wearable computing, tangible interfaces, and affective computing. The Lab comprises faculty, research staff, and students engaged in over 25 research groups working on approximately 350 projects. These projects explore a wide range of applications, including digital treatments for neurological disorders, sustainable transportation solutions, and advanced imaging technologies. By prioritizing unconventional inquiry, the MIT Media Lab aims to address fundamental questions that could significantly enhance various aspects of human life, including learning, expression, work, and leisure.

Gnip

Acquisition in 2014
Gnip is a data provider specializing in social media analytics, serving a diverse clientele that includes sectors such as social media monitoring, business intelligence, government, and finance. Founded in March 2008 by Eric Marcoullier and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Gnip operates additional offices in San Francisco, New York, and Washington. The company delivers over 120 billion real-time social media data activities each month, offering customers access to a wide array of data sources. Its services empower businesses to enhance their analytics capabilities, with clients that include more than 95% of the Fortune 500. Gnip's on-demand messaging platform facilitates the integration of social and business data, allowing companies to streamline their operations and identify new opportunities.

Mitro

Acquisition in 2014
Mitro is a developer of software designed to securely store and manage users' login credentials for various websites. The platform not only saves passwords, allowing for automatic logins, but also facilitates account sharing among colleagues and roommates. This functionality enhances convenience and collaboration by enabling users to easily share access to accounts while maintaining security. Mitro aims to streamline the login process and improve the management of online accounts for individuals and teams.

MADBITS

Acquisition in 2014
MADBITS is a tech startup that focuses on building new user experiences in the media space (photos and videos). Image understanding is a task of primary importance for a wide range of practical applications. At MADBITS, we are primarily interested in the task of image search, and the creation of intelligent, dynamic image sets, to automatically organize large databases of images.

CardSpring

Acquisition in 2014
CardSpring is a technology company that provides an application platform enabling web and mobile developers to create applications for credit cards and various payment methods. By securely integrating with the payment network, CardSpring offers a robust Application Programming Interface (API) that facilitates the development of innovative payment applications. These applications can encompass features such as electronic coupons, loyalty programs, and virtual currencies, allowing merchants to connect more effectively with their customers. Through its platform, CardSpring aims to enhance the capabilities of credit and debit cards, bridging the gap between online applications and payment events, ultimately helping businesses grow and engage with their clientele.

TapCommerce

Acquisition in 2014
TapCommerce is a provider of mobile app retargeting services, focused on enhancing revenue and user engagement beyond the initial app installation. The company offers a software platform designed to help brands effectively engage and convert their mobile audiences, ultimately increasing customer lifetime value. By delivering comprehensive targeting solutions, TapCommerce aims to maximize mobile revenue for its clients. The company was acquired by Twitter in 2014, further integrating its innovative services into a broader digital marketing ecosystem.

SnappyTV

Acquisition in 2014
SnappyTV is a cloud-based social video publishing and distribution platform that allows content owners to edit and share rich media content across web, mobile and social in real time. SnappyTV is changing how media companies create digital content, making it seamless and inexpensive to provide content to a digital audience. The SnappyTV platform allows content owners to quickly and easily create video clips, highlight reels, full digital segments, GIFs, photos and memes from over-the-air broadcasts in real-time and publish instantly to social media, the web and mobile.

Namo Media

Acquisition in 2014
Namo Media is a provider of a mobile advertising platform that specializes in in-stream native advertising for mobile applications. The company's technology enables apps to display visually appealing ads that integrate seamlessly into content streams, rather than relying on traditional banner ads, which often lead to poor user experiences and low ad performance. By allowing users to scroll past unengaging ads, Namo Media enhances user interaction and increases the value of each impression for advertisers. The platform is compatible with both iOS and Android, making it suitable for a variety of content-driven apps, such as social networking, photo sharing, news, and communications. Founded by former product managers and engineers from Google and AdMob, Namo Media has attracted investment from prominent venture capital firms, positioning itself as a significant player in the mobile advertising landscape.

Cover Lockscreen

Acquisition in 2014
Cover is an Android-only lockscreen replacement that shows you the right apps at the right time. It displays your productivity apps when you're at work, relaxing apps like Netflix at home, and navigation apps in the car. It also lets you quickly peek in at your apps and rapidly switch between them. Cover is building an 100% Android development team to bring contextual computing to the biggest mobile market.

Adrenaline Mobility

Acquisition in 2014
Adrenaline Mobility specializes in secure backend services for mobile applications. They employ military-grade end-to-end encryption to safeguard user data both on devices and during transmission to cloud servers. Adrenaline's solution is a library that integrates into apps, offering simple APIs for seamless storage of encrypted data in popular cloud systems like Amazon, Google, or Dropbox. This approach simplifies backend development by handling complex security aspects such as key management and secure messaging.

SecondSync

Acquisition in 2014
SecondSync is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, that specializes in social analytical data related to television viewership. It focuses on analyzing Twitter conversations surrounding television broadcasts, offering valuable insights into audience behavior and engagement. By leveraging social media data, SecondSync supports media planning, audience research, and commissioning, helping clients understand viewer preferences and trends in the television landscape.

Mesagraph

Acquisition in 2014
Mesagraph is a company that develops internet software designed to aggregate and enhance information from social media platforms. Its primary offering, meaningly, is a web-based application that enables individuals and organizations to extract valuable insights from Twitter, facilitating crisis mitigation, trend identification, customer relationship management, and product marketing. Users can interact with the content by rating, commenting, and enriching the information bundles, making them more engaging and relevant for others with similar interests. Through its innovative approach, Mesagraph aims to provide meaningful and actionable insights, helping users navigate the complexities of social media data.

MoPub

Acquisition in 2013
MoPub, a division of Twitter, specializes in mobile app monetization by providing a comprehensive platform for app publishers. Founded in 2010 by former engineers and product managers from Google and AdMob, MoPub enables publishers to optimize ad performance and enhance user engagement. The platform integrates various functionalities, including real-time bidding, ad serving, cross-promotion, and mediation services, allowing advertisers and demand-side buyers to tap into billions of ad impressions with highly targeted data from app publishers. This innovative approach supports a more effective advertising ecosystem tailored to the needs of both app developers and advertisers.

Trendrr

Acquisition in 2013
Trendrr, founded in 2007 by former senior Sony executives, is a media analytics company specializing in social data analysis for the television and advertising industries. The company offers a suite of software solutions, including Trendrr.TV, which focuses on measuring social engagement related to television content, and Curatorr, designed to enhance user engagement with Twitter as a marketing tool. Trendrr.TV addresses the challenges of second-screen viewing by filtering and analyzing social chatter to provide actionable insights for networks, studios, and brands, thereby enhancing audience growth and brand equity. The company has redefined measurement metrics by introducing the Gross Engagement Point (GEP), which helps advertisers assess campaign effectiveness. Trendrr's analytics capabilities are utilized by major media outlets and are featured in high-profile events like the Academy Awards and the VMAs.

Marakana

Acquisition in 2013
Marakana was a privately-held company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in training services focused on open source software solutions and agile practices. The company offered a diverse array of training programs covering technologies such as Android, Apache, Hadoop, HTML5, Java, JavaScript, JBoss, jQuery, Python, Ruby, Scala, and Tomcat, as well as web development tools. In addition to its training offerings, Marakana developed a training management platform designed to assist other training companies. The company served individuals primarily located in the United States, Canada, and Asia, helping IT professionals enhance their skills and expertise in various software technologies. Marakana was acquired by Twitter in August 2013.

Spindle

Acquisition in 2013
Spindle, Inc. is a payment-processing service provider based in Marco Island, Florida, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses. The company utilizes its Catalyst Gateway to facilitate transactions for merchants and also serves as an agent, independent contractor, or referral partner, connecting merchants to various merchant processors and earning ongoing fees based on their processing volume. Additionally, Spindle offers a geo-restricted mobile application that delivers information and updates on public events and locations shared on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

Lucky Sort

Acquisition in 2013
Lucky Sort is a company that develops a cloud-based visualization and navigation engine known as TopicWatch, designed for analyzing and interpreting large volumes of text data. This platform enables users to explore emergent patterns in real-time text streams, including news articles, social media, and public comments. By transforming text overload into actionable insights, TopicWatch assists analysts in gaining a comprehensive understanding of trends and sentiments within the data. The company primarily focuses on serving the financial services and risk management sectors, providing tools that enhance data analysis through visual and statistical text analytics.

ubalo

Acquisition in 2013
Ubalo specializes in providing support services that simplify large-scale computing for technical users. The company offers an online platform designed to deliver numerical computing capabilities through a modular infrastructure. This infrastructure includes pods that run calculations in user-defined, replicable environments, ensuring consistency across different locations. Additionally, Ubalo employs APIs and messaging protocols to synchronize calculations and manage data efficiently, allowing users to access, manage, and store large data files while writing code for multiple machines without additional overhead.

Bluefin Labs

Acquisition in 2013
Bluefin Labs is a social TV analytics company that specializes in providing solutions to brand advertisers, advertising agencies, and television networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office in New York, NY, the company leverages advanced technology and data analytics to connect social media commentary with the television shows and commercials viewed by audiences. This ability allows clients to access and analyze data at scale, enhancing their understanding of viewer engagement and advertising effectiveness. Grounded in extensive research in cognitive science and machine learning from the MIT Media Lab, Bluefin Labs was acquired by Twitter in 2013.

Crashlytics

Acquisition in 2013
Crashlytics is a technology company that specializes in crash reporting for mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. It offers a lightweight and powerful solution that helps developers locate and fix crashes in their applications. In addition to its core crash reporting service, Crashlytics has expanded its offerings with Beta by Crashlytics, a streamlined tool for app distribution that simplifies the onboarding process for beta testers. Another key product is Answers by Crashlytics, a mobile app analytics tool designed to deliver insights without the need for extensive analysis, seamlessly integrated into the existing Crashlytics SDK. This combination of services positions Crashlytics as a valuable resource for mobile app developers seeking to improve user experience and application stability.

Cabana

Acquisition in 2012
Cabana offers a browser-based mobile app development platform.

Vine

Acquisition in 2012
Vine is an online platform that enables users to create short looping video clips for friend and family. These 6 second videos can be shared on social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Its mobile application is available on iPhone, Android, and Windows platforms. Vine was launched by Colin Kroll, Rus Yusupov, and Dominik Hofmann in January 2012.

Hotspots.io

Acquisition in 2012
Hotspots.io is a social media analytics firm founded in 2010 by Matt Huang and headquartered in California. The company specializes in providing social media intelligence and analytics services aimed at maximizing return on investment (ROI) for its clients. By leveraging data-driven insights, Hotspots.io helps organizations understand their social media performance and optimize their strategies for better engagement and impact.

Posterous

Acquisition in 2012
Posterous, founded in the summer of 2008, is a company that aims to simplify the blogging experience by allowing users to share thoughts, photos, audio, video, and files as easily as sending an email. Emerging from Y Combinator, Posterous has grown to attract over 15 million monthly users. With the introduction of Posterous Spaces, the company enhances its platform by offering intuitive privacy controls, enabling users to share content selectively across various platforms. This focus on user-friendly features positions Posterous as a notable player in the online blogging and sharing space.

Dasient

Acquisition in 2012
Dasient is an Internet security company founded in 2009 by former Google employees Neil Daswani, Shariq Rizvi, and McKinsey alum Ameet Ranadive. The company specializes in protecting websites from web-based malware attacks, which can result in significant losses in traffic, reputation, and revenue. Dasient offers a proprietary Web Anti-Malware (WAM) service that continuously monitors websites for malware infections. Upon detecting an infection, the platform alerts the webmaster and initiates a quarantine process to mitigate the threat. Utilizing advanced algorithms and anomaly detection technology, Dasient's cloud-based anti-malware services provide businesses with robust protection against the latest cyber threats and malvertising, ensuring a safer online experience.

Summify

Acquisition in 2012
Summify offers a service that provides daily summaries of users’ social news feed via email, web or mobile. This service is accessible to individuals via Twitter, Facebook, and Google Reader accounts. Summify is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Whisper Systems

Acquisition in 2011
Open Whisper Systems is an open-source platform focused on advancing state-of-the-art for secure communication. It offers TextSecure, an easy-to-use encrypted text messaging application that enables secure local storage and transmission of SMS and MMS to other TextSecure users; and RedPhone, an easy-to-use encrypted VoIP application for smartphones.

Julpan

Acquisition in 2011
Julpan is a company dedicated to analyzing information sharing on social media platforms. By studying how stories evolve and how users react to them, Julpan gathers valuable data to determine what people care about at any given moment. This analysis helps identify popular topics and track high-quality content, providing insights into current trends and user interests.

Bagcheck

Acquisition in 2011
Bagcheck is a sharing and discovery platform that enables users to curate and share collections of items they own, referred to as "bags." This concept encompasses any type of curated list, allowing individuals to showcase various categories, such as photography equipment or cooking tools. Users can comment on and engage with these lists, facilitating a community-driven exchange of ideas and recommendations. By focusing on the personal experiences and preferences associated with each collection, Bagcheck fosters a collaborative environment for discovering new products and insights.

BackType

Acquisition in 2011
BackType operates a marketing intelligence platform designed to help brands and agencies evaluate the business impact of their social media activities. It provides insights into how conversations about products or services unfold online, enabling data-driven decision-making. Additionally, BackType powers social features for over 100 companies, including prominent names like The New York Times and WordPress creator Automattic, facilitating real-time engagement with users' content.

AdGrok

Acquisition in 2011
AdGrok is a company that specializes in providing advertising solutions designed to simplify the complexities of digital marketing. It offers a range of services, including automated keyword selection and bidding for Google AdWords, digital campaign management, campaign analysis, and consultancy services. By leveraging technology, AdGrok enables business owners to efficiently manage their advertising campaigns, integrate data, and analyze performance, ultimately enhancing their ability to achieve effective marketing outcomes. The company's focus on automation and user-friendly solutions aims to streamline the advertising process, making it more accessible for businesses of all sizes.

TweetDeck

Acquisition in 2011
TweetDeck is a Twitter client designed for desktop, web, and mobile devices, originally developed as an Adobe AIR application. It features a unique columned user interface that allows users to monitor multiple Twitter feeds in a concise and organized manner. This functionality enables users to categorize their main feed into specific topics or groups, providing a broader overview of tweets. In 2011, TweetDeck was acquired by Twitter, which subsequently rebuilt the application using HTML5 technology. The platform integrates various services, enhancing the user experience by allowing real-time monitoring of information from multiple sources.

Fluther

Acquisition in 2010
Fluther is a free online question-and-answer platform designed to connect users with knowledgeable individuals who can provide answers to a wide range of inquiries. The platform employs a sophisticated matching algorithm that delivers personalized questions to users based on their expertise and engagement history. Fluther distinguishes itself from other Q&A sites through its emphasis on real-time interaction, allowing users to receive answers and engage in follow-up discussions in a chat-like environment. The community is characterized by high-quality discourse, supported by volunteer moderators who uphold guidelines and foster a collaborative atmosphere without external incentives for participation. Users can curate their own networks, known as "fluthers," to enhance their experience by filtering content and connecting with interesting individuals. Fluther's distinct design and playful voice further contribute to its unique identity, and it also offers an iPhone web application for on-the-go access to the platform.

OverDrive

Private Equity Round in 2010
OverDrive, Inc. is a digital reading platform that specializes in providing eBooks, audiobooks, videos, and other digital content primarily to libraries, schools, colleges, corporations, and retailers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company serves customers not only in the United States but also internationally, including regions such as Singapore, Mexico, Canada, and Australia. OverDrive offers technology infrastructure that ensures secure management, digital rights management, and downloading services tailored for a range of clients, including publishers and enterprises. Its product offerings include various software tools such as Media Console for downloading audio and video content, as well as ReaderWorks and BookWorks, which assist in eBook authoring, conversion, and production. Through these services, OverDrive facilitates the distribution of premium digital content and provides customizable reporting solutions to its partners.

Dabble DB

Acquisition in 2010
DabbleDB lets users build multiple database applications from a single database or spreadsheet. All users have to do is create a single database on DabbleDB and they can create multiple database applications like charts, maps and calendars. The product helps to leverage a single data source to do more work for you.

Cloudhopper

Acquisition in 2010
Cloudhopper is a developer of mobile messaging technology that specializes in providing businesses in the wireless sector with the tools and expertise needed for effective communication. The company is known for powering high-volume mobile messaging campaigns, including SMS and MMS, across North America, Europe, and Africa. Cloudhopper's technology is built on patent-pending intellectual property that enables reliable scaling and geographic dispersion of messaging programs, ensuring zero downtime. Since its acquisition by Twitter in April 2010, Cloudhopper has aimed to enhance Twitter's mobile messaging capabilities, potentially increasing the effectiveness of its SMS services.

Atebits

Acquisition in 2010
Atebits, founded by Loren Brichter, was a software development company known for creating intuitive and user-friendly applications, often described as "suspiciously simple." Their flagship product was the Tweetie application, which allowed users to access Twitter on Macintosh and iPhone devices. Tweetie for iPhone received significant recognition, winning an Apple Design Award in 2009. Following its acquisition by Twitter in 2010, atebits' software continued to be integrated into Twitter's official applications for Mac and iPad. Brichter left Twitter in late 2011.

Mixer Labs

Acquisition in 2009
Mixer Labs is a technology company that specializes in location-based services. It operates GeoAPI.com, a robust location engine for developers, and TownMe, a platform dedicated to aggregating and displaying local information online. The company's GeoAPI offers a comprehensive suite of location services, including a reverse geocoder, a database of 16 million business listings and points of interest, a writable layer for user-generated annotations, and advanced geo-query capabilities. Mixer Labs aims to make location data accessible and useful for developers and users alike.

Values of n

Acquisition in 2008
Values of n is a provider of personal information management applications that focuses on innovative social software design. The company challenges traditional assumptions about application functionality by observing how users adapt software to meet their specific needs. This user-centric approach aims to uncover superior solutions embedded within these adaptations. Values of n prioritizes the development of software that is not only functional but also intuitive, ensuring that it seamlessly integrates into the user's daily life. Its primary products include "I Want Sandy," an email assistant, and "Stikkit," a post-it note application, both designed to enhance personal organization and efficiency.

Summize

Acquisition in 2008
Summize Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializes in developing software that simplifies the process of reviewing legal documents. The company's platform integrates directly within existing business tools like Outlook, Gmail, and Salesforce to streamline contract requests, reviews, and storage. By utilizing AI for automation and contract analysis, Summize enables legal teams to operate more efficiently. Additionally, Summize provides a unique approach to contract lifecycle management, offering an intelligent document review platform that instantly extracts key information from contracts and displays it in an interactive summary or table view for analysis and comparison.
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