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SwiftKey
Keyboard app that learns from you to offer better auto-corrections and next-word predictions
About SwiftKey
SwiftKey, a subsidiary of Microsoft, specializes in AI-powered keyboard technology that enhances typing efficiency through predictive text and personalized suggestions. The company primarily serves individual consumers and businesses looking to improve their typing experience on mobile devices. Operating in the software and technology market, SwiftKey's business model revolves around offering a freemium service, where basic features are available for free, and advanced features are accessible through in-app purchases. Revenue is generated through these purchases and partnerships with device manufacturers who pre-install SwiftKey on their products. The company leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze user typing patterns and preferences, thereby continuously improving its predictive capabilities.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 94
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 85.4/100
- Sector
- AI, Human Computer Interaction, Text Analytics, User Experience, Analytics, Data Analytics, Core AI, Productivity Tools, Spinout
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Recognition Technology, Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2016 | $250M | $250M | Microsoft | — |
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Oct 2013 | $0 | — | Tech Nation | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for SwiftKey is 79K monthly website visits, down 89.7% over the last three months. SwiftKey's team grew 25.3% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Series A8 investors entered at this stage
Eniac Ventures
Cambridge Capital Group
Richard Brennan
Nick Hynes
Jon Craton
Carl Uminski
Index Ventures
Accel
Other known investors7 additional known investors
Microsoft
Tech Nation
University of Cambridge
Andrew Thornton KC
Daniel Mohacek- RWRich Wong
Ventura Capital
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