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500Friends

The trusted provider of next generation loyalty marketing solutions, backed by leading institutional investors.

Founded 2009 Series B Total: $12.90M Advertising, E-Commerce +4

General Information

Company Name 500Friends
Founded Year 2009
Industries Advertising, E-Commerce, Enterprise Software +3
Funding Stage Series B
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About 500Friends

500Friends is a provider of next generation loyalty marketing solutions to over 40 leading brands in the Internet Retailer 1,000. Established in 2009, the company has gained prominence in various industries including Advertising, E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Internet, Marketing, CRM, and Sales. Their slogan "The trusted provider of next generation loyalty marketing solutions, backed by leading institutional investors" reflects their commitment to innovation and trust. Supported by renowned institutional investors such as Crosslink Capital, Intel Capital, and YCombinator, 500Friends has attracted significant attention in the market. They received a $5.00M Series B investment on 12 March 2013 from Crosslink Capital, Fung Capital, and Intel Capital. This funding further strengthened their position at the forefront of the industry, signifying the confidence of the investment community in the company's potential. With a focus on advanced loyalty marketing solutions and a strong backing from prominent investors, 500Friends is poised for continued growth and success in the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape.

Taxonomy: loyalty marketing, next generation solutions, Internet Retailer 1,000 brands, institutional investors, Crosslink Capital, Intel Capital, YCombinator, marketing technology, customer loyalty, brand engagement

Funding Rounds & Investors (6)

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Funding Stage Amount Investors Lead Investors Date
Debt Financing •••••• - 12 Mar 2013
Series B •••••• 3
Investor Investor Investor
12 Mar 2013
Series A •••••• 4
Investor Investor
•••• ••••
14 Mar 2012
Seed Round •••••• 2 •••• •••• 25 Apr 2011
Seed Round •••••• 6
Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor
23 Mar 2010

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FAQ About 500Friends

The trusted provider of next generation loyalty marketing solutions, backed by leading institutional investors.
500Friends was founded in 2009.
500Friends operates in the following industries: Advertising, E-Commerce, Enterprise Software, Internet, Marketing, CRM and Sales.
500Friends has completed 6 funding rounds, raising a total of $12.90M. The latest funding stage is Series B.
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