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Field Agent
Enables companies to access location specific business information
About Field Agent
Field Agent was founded with a vision to revolutionize the way companies gather data from the field. The company was established by Rick West, Henry Ho, and Kelly Miller, who identified a gap in the market for real-time, crowdsourced data collection. Their idea was simple yet powerful: leverage the power of everyday smartphone users to collect data for businesses.
The journey began in 2010, when the founders launched the Field Agent app, allowing users to earn money by completing small tasks such as taking photos of products on shelves or checking prices at local stores. This innovative approach provided companies with valuable insights quickly and cost-effectively, while also offering users a new way to earn income.
Field Agent's growth was steady, driven by its unique business model and the increasing demand for real-time data. The company expanded its operations beyond the United States, tapping into international markets and broadening its client base.
A significant milestone in Field Agent's journey was its ability to secure partnerships with major brands and retailers, which validated its business model and opened doors to new opportunities. While the company has not gone public or been acquired, its success is marked by its sustained growth and the trust it has built with its clients.
Today, Field Agent continues to innovate in the field of crowdsourced data collection, constantly refining its platform to better serve both its clients and its network of agents. The company's story is a testament to the power of innovation and the potential of leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Fayetteville, United States
- Employees
- 275
- Open positions
- 12
- Dealroom signal
- 68.5/100
- Industry
- Event Tech
- Sector
- Event Tech, Retail, On-Demand, Gig Economy
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 3 companies, latest Jun 2024
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | Sep 2024 | $0 | — | Five Elms Capital | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Nov 2022 | $8.7M | $35M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Field Agent is 61K monthly website visits, up 69.4% over the last three months. Field Agent's team declined 1.4% over the past year.
Open positions
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Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Five Elms Capital
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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