Behance

Acquired

Showcase, discover, and hire creatives

Subsidiary · New York, United States · Founded 2006 · $6.5M raised

Headquarters
New York, New York
Employees
201–500
Founded
2006
Business Model
Marketplace
Total Funding
$6.5M
Last Round
$6.5M Venture RoundMay 2012
Rounds
1
Type
Subsidiary
Acquired by
AdobeDec 2012 · $150.0M

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Behance is the world's largest creative network with over 50 million members, enabling creative professionals to showcase portfolios, discover inspiration, and connect with clients. Founded in 2006 and acquired by Adobe in 2012, it offers tools for freelancing, asset sales, and career growth, with billions of project views annually.

Summary

Behance is a Design Tools company based in New York, United States, founded in 2006. It has raised $6.5M in total across 1 round, most recently a $6.5M Venture Round in May 2012. Investors include Adobe Systems, Union Square Ventures and BoxGroup.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionAcquisition by AdobeDec 2012

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Funding: Venture Round. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

Investors

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