GupShup Overview
- Year Founded
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2004
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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1,297
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Investors
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37
GupShup General Information
Description
Developer of smart messaging software designed to enhance customer engagement. The company's platform offers a cloud messaging base that assists brands and businesses in interacting, engaging, and communicating using any mobile device, enabling businesses to optimize and convert customer interactions into long-lasting relationships.
Contact Information
Website
www.gupshup.ioCorporate Office
- 38350 Fremont Boulevard
- Suite 203
- Fremont, CA 94536
- United States
Corporate Office
- 38350 Fremont Boulevard
- Suite 203
- Fremont, CA 94536
- United States
GupShup Timeline
GupShup Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Later Stage VC | 08-Jan-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Later Stage VC | 15-Jun-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Later Stage VC | 05-Apr-2022 | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Later Stage VC (Series F) | 28-Jul-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Accelerator/Incubator | 11-Mar-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 01-Sep-2011 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 26-Feb-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 07-Oct-2008 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 31-Jan-2007 | $7.5M | $12M | Completed | Startup | |
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 06-Jun-2005 | $4.55M | $4.55M | Completed | Startup |
GupShup Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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| Series F | ||||||||
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| Series D | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A1 | 2,147,589 | $0.001000 | $0.06 | $1.15 | $1.15 | 1x | $1.15 | 3.19% |
| Series A | 1,359,045 | $0.001000 | $0.02 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 1x | $0.39 | 2.02% |
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GupShup Comparisons
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GupShup Competitors (67)
One of GupShup’s 67 competitors is Aircall, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Aircall | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Moxo | Venture Capital-Backed | Cupertino, CA | ||||
| Slack | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Jive Software | Private Equity-Backed | Austin, TX | ||||
| Nextiva | Venture Capital-Backed | Scottsdale, AZ |
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GupShup Patents
GupShup Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20240127212-A1 | System and method for enabling payments over messaging | Pending | 10-Jul-2022 | ||
| US-20230262427-A1 | System and method for expanded reach rich business messaging | Active | 11-Feb-2022 | ||
| US-11924718-B2 | System and method for expanded reach rich business messaging | Active | 11-Feb-2022 | ||
| US-20240205645-A1 | System and method for expanded reach rich business messaging | Pending | 11-Feb-2022 | ||
| EP-4476897-A1 | System and method for expanded reach rich business messaging | Pending | 11-Feb-2022 | H04L51/04 |
GupShup Signals
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GupShup Investors (37)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axevil Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Conquest Global Ventures VCC | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Madison India Capital | Growth/Expansion | Minority | ||
| Sweetwater Private Equity | Secondary Buyer | |||
| The Finger Group | Family Office | Minority |
GupShup Acquisitions (6)
GupShup’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Active.Ai. The deal was made on 17-Jun-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active.Ai | 17-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Financial Software | ||
| OneDirect (Business/Productivity Software) | 02-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| AskSid | 20-Apr-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Knowlarity | 02-Feb-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Communication Software | ||
| Dotgo | 23-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Communication Software |
GupShup Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoboRecruiter | San Francisco, CA | 2016 | |
| Knowlarity | Gurugram, India | 2009 | |
| Dotgo | Fremont, CA | 2007 | |
| OneDirect (Business/Productivity Software) | Bangalore, India |
GupShup FAQs
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When was GupShup founded?
GupShup was founded in 2004.
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Where is GupShup headquartered?
GupShup is headquartered in Fremont, CA.
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What is the size of GupShup?
GupShup has 1,297 total employees.
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What industry is GupShup in?
GupShup’s primary industry is Communication Software.
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Is GupShup a private or public company?
GupShup is a Private company.
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What is GupShup’s current revenue?
The current revenue for GupShup is .
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How much funding has GupShup raised over time?
GupShup has raised $386M.
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Who are GupShup’s investors?
Axevil Capital, Conquest Global Ventures VCC, Madison India Capital, Sweetwater Private Equity, and The Finger Group are 5 of 37 investors who have invested in GupShup.
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Who are GupShup’s competitors?
Aircall, Moxo, Slack, Jive Software, and Nextiva are some of the 67 competitors of GupShup.
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