Ning Overview
- Year Founded
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2004

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$150M
Ning General Information
Description
Provider of an online platform to create social networks for organizers, activists and influencers. The company's SaaS platform offers services for branding and visual design, member profile, moderation and privacy, invite and share, RSS feeds, photos and videos, chat, group creation, discussion forums, blogging and events, allowing clients to build an online presence from the ground up and stay connected with the world.
Contact Information
Website
www.ning.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1906 El Camino Real
- Menlo Park, CA 94027
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1906 El Camino Real
- Menlo Park, CA 94027
- United States
Ning Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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8. Merger/Acquisition | 06-Dec-2011 | $150M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
7. Later Stage VC | 01-Aug-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
6. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 22-Jul-2009 | Completed | Startup | |||
5. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 01-Apr-2008 | Completed | Startup | |||
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 01-Jul-2007 | Completed | Startup | |||
3. Early Stage VC (Series B1) | 18-May-2007 | Completed | Startup | |||
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 27-Apr-2006 | $3M | $4.75M | Completed | Startup | |
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 09-Nov-2004 | $1.75M | $1.75M | Completed | Startup |
Ning Cap Table
Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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Series E | ||||||||
Series D | ||||||||
Series C | ||||||||
Series B1 | ||||||||
Series B | 8,500,000 | $0.000010 | $0.03 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 1x | $0.35 | 9.79% |
Series A | 8,500,000 | $0.000010 | $0.02 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 1x | $0.21 | 9.79% |
Ning Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Ning Competitors (6)
One of Ning’s 6 competitors is mySidewalk, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Kansas City, MO.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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mySidewalk | Venture Capital-Backed | Kansas City, MO | ||||
Mighty Networks | Venture Capital-Backed | Palo Alto, CA | ||||
SEMrush | Formerly PE-Backed | Boston, MA | ||||
AdEspresso | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
Acquisio | Formerly PE-Backed | Brossard, Canada |
Ning Former Investors (7)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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Gary Vaynerchuk | Angel (individual) | Minority | ||
Lightspeed Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Marc Andreessen | Angel (individual) | Minority | ||
Millennium Technology Value Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital | Growth/Expansion | Minority |
Ning FAQs
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When was Ning founded?
Ning was founded in 2004.
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Where is Ning headquartered?
Ning is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
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What industry is Ning in?
Ning’s primary industry is Internet Software.
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Is Ning a private or public company?
Ning is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Ning?
The current valuation of Ning is
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What is Ning’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Ning is
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How much funding has Ning raised over time?
Ning has raised $143M.
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Who are Ning’s investors?
Gary Vaynerchuk, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Marc Andreessen, Millennium Technology Value Partners, and Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Ning.
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Who are Ning’s competitors?
mySidewalk, Mighty Networks, SEMrush, AdEspresso, and Acquisio are some of the 6 competitors of Ning.
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When was Ning acquired?
Ning was acquired on 06-Dec-2011.
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Who acquired Ning?
Ning was acquired by Glam (Social Content).
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