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FirstRain
Pioneer and leader in personal business analytics solutions for the enterprise
About FirstRain
FirstRain was founded in 2000 as a business intelligence platform aimed at providing enterprises with actionable insights. The company was established in San Mateo, California, and quickly positioned itself as a pioneer in sales and marketing intelligence applications. Despite the challenges of the tech industry, FirstRain managed to carve out a niche by focusing on delivering real-time business analytics.
Over the years, FirstRain raised significant funding, totaling approximately $77.1 million. This capital was instrumental in expanding its capabilities and scaling its operations. The company's growth was marked by its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients, offering innovative solutions that leveraged the power of AI and cloud-based technologies.
A pivotal moment in FirstRain's journey came when it was acquired by ESW Capital, LLC. This acquisition marked a new chapter for FirstRain, allowing it to integrate into a larger ecosystem of software companies under the ESW Capital umbrella. The acquisition was seen as a strategic move to enhance FirstRain's offerings and expand its reach in the competitive business intelligence market.
Throughout its journey, FirstRain remained committed to its mission of empowering business professionals with deep insights and analytics. The company's story is a testament to the importance of innovation and adaptability in the tech industry, showcasing how a focused vision and strategic partnerships can lead to sustained success.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Employees
- 59
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 74.5/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Business Development, Analytics, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Hard Tech, DT and LS
- Technology
- Big Data, Deep Tech
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Dec 2013 | $12M | $47M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Aug 2011 | $6.4M | $26M | Oak Investment | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for FirstRain is 150 monthly website visits, down 16.7% over the last three months. FirstRain's team grew 1.7% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
- DVDiamondhead Ventures
- SCSt. Paul Venture Capital
Ampersand Capital Partners
Oak Investment
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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Market sentiment
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