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Bravado Network

eCommerce & Marketplaces · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2017

Bravado Network operates a professional networking platform meticulously designed for B2B sales professionals, positioning itself as a critical resource for career advancement in the sales industry. The company was established in 2017 by Sahil Mansuri, Chris He, and Yoni Acriche, with its headquarters in San Francisco, California. Mansuri, the CEO, drew from his extensive sales career, including a notable tenure at Glassdoor, to create a dedicated community he felt was missing for sales professionals. His co-founders brought complementary expertise, with Yoni Acriche serving as Chief Data Scientist, leveraging a background in data science from companies like eBay and IBM. The platform's core mission is to empower salespeople with a suite of free tools and resources to enhance their skills, build their personal brand, and connect with peers. Bravado has cultivated a large online community, known as the War Room, where over 500,000 members can exchange candid advice, discuss compensation, and share industry knowledge. This community-first approach, which involved building a substantial user base before monetization, is a key element of the company's strategy. The platform provides several key features, including a 'Seller Portfolio' that allows sales professionals to showcase their work and customer testimonials, moving beyond traditional resumes. Bravado generates revenue through its 'Bravado Jobs' talent marketplace, which connects its community of sales professionals with vetted technology companies looking to hire. The business model involves charging employers a platform fee and taking a percentage of the base salary for each successful hire facilitated through the marketplace. This model proved effective, scaling to $4 million in annual recurring revenue within seven months of launching its paid product. To further bolster its offerings, Bravado acquired Compgauge, a tech sales compensation data platform, in May 2022. This acquisition enhances the platform's ability to provide members with salary data, company reviews, and interview insights. Financially, Bravado has secured significant backing from venture capital. The company has raised a total of $41 million over several funding rounds. A pivotal moment was the $26 million Series B round in May 2022, led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from notable investors like Redpoint Ventures, Freestyle Capital, and prominent angel investors. Keywords: B2B sales network, sales professionals community, career development for sales, sales talent marketplace, Sahil Mansuri, professional networking platform, sales job matching, sales compensation data, seller portfolio, War Room community, Compgauge acquisition, Tiger Global Management, Redpoint Ventures, sales career resources, B2B sales hiring, sales team development, peer support for sales, sales skills enhancement, online sales community, tech sales jobs