How much funding has 500Friends raised?

500Friends has raised $9.5M in total funding, most recently a Series B round.

Who are 500Friends's investors?

500Friends's investors include Intel Capital, Crosslink Capital, Y Combinator Continuity Fund.

When was 500Friends founded?

500Friends was founded in 2009.

Where is 500Friends headquartered?

500Friends is headquartered in San Francisco.

What industry is 500Friends in?

500Friends operates in Marketing Tech.

How many employees does 500Friends have?

500Friends has 51-200 employees.

500Friends

Acquired

San Francisco · Founded 2009 · $9.5M raised

Marketing Tech

YC W10

Headquarters: San Francisco
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2009
Business Model: B2B

Website: 500friends.com
Total Funding: $9.5M
Last Round: $5.0M Series BMar 2013
Rounds: 3

About

Merkle Loyalty Solutions, formerly 500Friends, was a customer loyalty and retention marketing platform for retail and e-commerce brands. Founded in 2009 in San Francisco, the company built LoyaltyPlus, a SaaS loyalty platform paired with strategic consulting, program management, and advanced analytics services. 500Friends was acquired by performance marketing agency Merkle in 2014, and Merkle itself joined the Dentsu Aegis Network in 2016.

Summary

500Friends is a Marketing Tech company based in San Francisco, founded in 2009. It has raised $9.5M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $5.0M Series B round in Mar 2013. Investors include Intel Capital, Crosslink Capital and Y Combinator Continuity Fund.