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Zephr
Marketing · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2017
Leading publishers and brands use Zephr (formerly known as Blaize) to create personalised, fast, frictionless subscription experiences MoreLess
Zephr was founded in 2018 by James Henderson, Felix Danczak, and Chris Scott. The company emerged as a solution for media companies looking to thrive in the burgeoning subscription economy. Zephr's platform provided tools for identity and access management, enabling publishers to create personalized and seamless subscription experiences for their users.
In its early years, Zephr quickly gained traction, securing a total of $11.5 million in funding over several rounds. This financial backing allowed the company to refine its platform and expand its reach, attracting a roster of prominent media clients.
A pivotal moment in Zephr's journey came in 2022 when it was acquired by Zuora Inc., a leader in enterprise software. This acquisition marked a significant milestone, positioning Zephr to leverage Zuora's resources and expertise to further enhance its offerings and scale its operations.
Today, Zephr stands as a testament to the power of innovation in the digital subscription space, continuing to empower media companies to adapt and succeed in an ever-evolving market.
Company overview
Zephr company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 18
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 73.9
Valuation & funding
Zephr funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Aug 2022 | $44M | $44M | Zuora | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Dec 2020 | $8M | $32M | Knight Capital · Nauta Capital · HSBC Innovation Banking · BDMI | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Jul 2019 | $3.1M | $13M | Nauta Capital | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 84 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2020 | 41 |
Growth signals
Zephr website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Zephr is 79K monthly website visits, down 34.2% over the last three months. Zephr's team declined 18.2% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Talent graph
Zephr's talent
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Investors
7 investors on Zephr's cap table
Sourced from Dealroom's funding and investor records.
Global footprint
Where Zephr has talent and traffic
team presence
In the news
Latest news about Zephr
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about Zephr
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