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Roam Research
Note-taking and knowledge management tool for networked thought
About Roam Research
Roam Research, Inc. develops a note-taking application designed for networked thought. The tool is built on a graph database, allowing users to organize and connect ideas and notes through bi-directional links without the constraints of a traditional file and folder system. Key features include a graph overview to visualize connections, daily notes, and the ability to reference pages and specific blocks of text.
The company was founded in 2018 by Conor White-Sullivan and Joshua Brown. White-Sullivan, the CEO, has a background that includes studying anthropology and founding Localocracy, a civic tech platform acquired by AOL. His work on tools for collective intelligence and knowledge management for nearly a decade inspired the creation of Roam. The company, based in San Francisco, California, launched in late 2019 and gained significant traction, particularly on Twitter under the hashtag #RoamCult.
Roam Research operates on a subscription-based business model, generating revenue from its users. Pricing plans include a 'Pro' plan and a 'Believer' plan for long-term subscribers, with a free trial available. It serves a wide range of clients, from individuals like writers, researchers, and students to users at companies like Facebook and Google. In September 2020, Roam Research raised $9 million in a seed funding round at a reported $200 million valuation, with investors including Chapter One, Spearhead, and Metaplanet.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 10
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 56.0/100
- Industry
- Media
- Sub-industry
- Content production
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Knowledge Management, Team Collaboration, Productivity Tools, Remote Teams, Metacognition
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
Knowledge graph
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Apr 2021 | $1.6M | $200M | Wefunder | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2020 | $9M | $200M | Patrick Collison · Lux Capital · True Ventures · John Collison | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Roam Research is 190K monthly website visits, down 24% over the last three months. Roam Research's team grew 0% 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.
Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Patrick Collison
Lux Capital
True Ventures
John Collison
Wefunder
Other known investors8 additional known investors
Chapter One Ventures
Farouk Kadous
Jeff Morris Jr.
Kyle Harrison
MetaPlanet
The Twenty Minute VC
Vibe Capital
Village Global
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Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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