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Animoto makes it easy to create professional-quality videos on your computer and mobile device

New York City, United StatesFounded 2006Other B2B Software
Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2011
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Animoto

Animoto is a startup that provides an online video creation platform designed to help users create professional-quality videos with ease. The company operates in the digital media and marketing industry, catering to a diverse range of clients including small businesses, real estate agents, and individual content creators. Animoto's primary market includes businesses looking to enhance their brand presence and engage with their audience through compelling video content.

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The business model of Animoto is freemium, which means they offer a basic version of their video-making tool for free, allowing users to create and share videos without any initial cost. This model helps attract a wide user base. For users who require more advanced features and customization options, Animoto offers paid subscription plans. These premium plans provide additional functionalities such as higher quality video exports, more extensive music libraries, and advanced editing tools.

Animoto generates revenue through these subscription fees. Users can upgrade their accounts at any time to access more sophisticated tools and features, which helps the company monetize its platform. Additionally, Animoto offers specialized templates and resources tailored to specific industries, such as real estate, which helps businesses create targeted marketing videos efficiently.

The company supports its users with a dedicated customer service team and a community of video marketing experts available on social media platforms like Facebook. This support system helps users maximize the potential of their video content, driving sales and traffic to their businesses. According to Animoto, 93% of businesses using video report gaining new customers, highlighting the effectiveness of their platform.

In summary, Animoto empowers users to create professional videos easily, serving a broad market with a freemium business model that converts free users into paying customers through added features and customization options.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2006
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
37
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
63.5/100
Industry
Media, Enterprise Software
Sub-industry
Content production
Sector
Other B2B Software, Music, Creating, App, Video
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONExit Aug 2023 $0 Redbrick
SERIES CEquity / VC Jun 2011 $25M $100M Madrona Venture Group · Spectrum Equity · Amazon · Uncork Capital
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Growth signals

Animoto website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Animoto is 260K monthly website visits, down 18.8% over the last three months. Animoto's team declined 50% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits260K 3-month web change-18.8% 1-year team growth-50%
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Investors

8 investors on the cap table

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Series A4 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

Other known investors3 additional known investors

  • Redbrick
  • James Hong
  • Kindred Ventures
Team profiled 31 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States94.4%
🇨🇦 Canada5.6%
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Market sentiment

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