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Gather
Combines video calling with fun features in a custom 2-D world, making it more spontaneous and enjoyable to get together for work, life, or play
About Gather
Gather.town is a unique startup that operates in the virtual collaboration and communication market. It provides a platform that allows remote teams to interact and collaborate in a virtual environment that mirrors a physical office. The platform is designed to foster a sense of connection and spontaneity, replicating the casual interactions that occur in a traditional office setting, such as stopping by a colleague's desk or chatting in the hallway.
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The company's primary clients are remote teams and businesses that operate in a virtual environment. This includes a broad range of industries, from tech startups to established corporations. The platform is particularly popular among remote employees, as it provides a shared space that feels like a physical office, fostering a sense of team culture and belonging.
Gather.town operates on a freemium business model, offering basic features for free while charging for premium features such as multiple screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, background blur, and premium support. The company generates revenue through these premium subscriptions, which are offered on a tiered basis to cater to different team sizes and needs.
In terms of market positioning, Gather.town differentiates itself from other virtual meeting platforms by focusing on creating a unique, immersive experience that goes beyond simple video conferencing. It offers features such as shared whiteboards and the ability to see when meetings are happening, enhancing collaboration and transparency within remote teams.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 77
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 61.8/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Remote Job, Remote Teams, Work From Home, YC S19
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | Nov 2021 | $50M | $200M | Y Combinator · Jeff Weiner · Elad Gil · Lachy Groom | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Mar 2021 | $26M | $104M | Index Ventures · Y Combinator · Jeff Weiner · Kevin Hartz | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Gather is 1.1M monthly website visits, down 8.3% over the last three months. Gather's team declined 15.4% 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.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Y Combinator
Founders Inc
Series A10 investors entered at this stage
Sequoia
Index Ventures
Jeff Weiner
Kevin Hartz
Dylan Field
Elad Gil
Lachy Groom
Haystack
Juan Benet
Neo vc
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