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CafeX Communications

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Enabling business applications with real time communication capabilities across mobile and desktop endpoints

New York City, United StatesFounded 2013Telecom
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2017
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About CafeX Communications

CafeX, headquartered in New York, specializes in providing advanced video meetings, chat, and secure workspaces designed for remote working. The company operates in the digital collaboration market, serving a diverse range of clients, including businesses, partners, and colleagues who require seamless and secure communication tools.

CafeX's primary product, Challo, is tailored to facilitate both internal and external team interactions. It allows users to connect instantly via HD video, chat, and secure document sharing, making it an ideal solution for remote work environments. Challo's unique selling point is its ability to maintain high levels of security and compliance, ensuring that all communications and data exchanges are protected.

The business model of CafeX revolves around offering subscription-based services. Clients can choose from various plans that best suit their needs, whether they require basic communication tools or more advanced features like secure cloud storage and data synchronization. This model ensures a steady revenue stream while providing flexibility for clients to scale their usage as needed.

CafeX makes money primarily through these subscription fees. Additionally, they offer value-added services such as enhanced security features and premium support, which can be purchased separately. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools that integrate seamlessly with existing storage and applications, CafeX ensures that clients have complete control over their data while benefiting from the convenience of a unified platform.

In summary, CafeX is a key player in the digital collaboration space, offering secure and efficient tools for remote working. Their focus on security, compliance, and user-friendly interfaces makes them a preferred choice for businesses looking to enhance their remote communication capabilities.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2013
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
24
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
67.3/100
Sector
Telecom, Telecommunications, Collaboration, Messaging, On-Demand, Branding, Sharing Economy, App, Video, Communication, Platform, Real Time, Chat
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
1 company, latest Jan 2017
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES C✓Equity / VC Jan 2017 $18M $72M Rakuten —
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Mar 2015 $21M $84M Illuminate Ventures · Intel Capital · USAA —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 —
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Growth signals

CafeX Communications website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CafeX Communications is 4.6K monthly website visits, up 422.7% over the last three months. CafeX Communications's team declined 7.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits4.6K 3-month web change+422.7% 1-year team growth-7.7%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

9 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Rakuten

Other known investors5 additional known investors

  • Alex Marquez
  • Gopi Rangan
  • Intel Corporation
  • The Westly Group
  • Victor Pascucci III
Team profiled 24 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 Kingdom71.4%
🇺🇸 United States28.6%
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Market sentiment

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