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FirstRain

Other B2B Software · Austin, United States · Founded 2000

Pioneer and leader in personal business analytics solutions for the enterprise MoreLess

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.

Company overview

FirstRain company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Employees
59
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
74.5
client focusb2btechnologyBig DatatechnologyDeep Techbusiness modelSaaSsectorBusiness DevelopmentsectorAnalyticssectorBusiness AnalyticssectorCybersecuritysectorHard TechsectorDT and LSindustryEnterprise Software

Valuation & funding

FirstRain funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Dec 2013 $12M $47M Undisclosed
EARLY VCOther financing Aug 2011 $6.4M $26M Oak Investment
EARLY VCOther financing Mar 2010 $7.3M $29M Undisclosed
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2008 $14M $54M Undisclosed
LATE VCOther financing Apr 2006 $19M $75M Undisclosed
SERIES BOther financing Jul 2003 St. Paul Venture Capital · Ampersand Capital Partners · Diamondhead Ventures
SERIES AOther financing Oct 2001 St. Paul Venture Capital · Diamondhead Ventures
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Financials

Revenue and workforce over time

Available revenue and workforce history. Fields without reported data are omitted.

YearRevenueGrowthEmployees
2026 $8.6M 0% 59
2025 $8.6M 0% 58
2024 $8.6M 0% 58
2023 $8.6M 0% 63
2022 $8.6M 0% 68
2021 $8.6M 0% 64
2020 $8.6M 69
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Growth signals

FirstRain website traffic

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.

Latest monthly visits150 3-month web change-16.7% 1-year team growth+1.7%
Monthly website visits66 observations · Apr 2016–Jun 2024
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Comparisons

FirstRain compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

FirstRain's talent

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Team profiled 54 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Investors

4 investors on FirstRain's cap table

Sourced from Dealroom's funding and investor records.

Series A 4 investors entered at this stage
Diamondhead Ventures
St. Paul Venture Capital
Ampersand Capital Partners
Oak Investment

Global footprint

Where FirstRain has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India83.3%
🇺🇸 United States16.7%
2 countries shown

In the news

Latest news about FirstRain

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about FirstRain

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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