What is Anaplan?
Anaplan operates a sophisticated AI-driven platform designed for comprehensive scenario planning, advanced analysis, and strategic decision-making. By integrating data, personnel, and planning processes across an organization, Anaplan empowers businesses to foster collaboration, derive actionable insights, and optimize operational performance within complex market dynamics. The company's cloud-native approach facilitates real-time data synchronization and collaborative workflows, enabling businesses to adapt swiftly to changing conditions and make more informed, data-backed decisions. This focus on connected planning positions Anaplan as a key enabler for digital transformation initiatives.
How much funding has Anaplan raised?
Anaplan has raised a total of $11.1B across 9 funding rounds:
Series B
$11.4M
Series C
$33M
Series D
$100M
Series E
$90M
Series F
$60M
Stock Offering
$263.5M
Private Equity
$10.4B
Debt
$135.1M
Series B (2012): $11.4M led by Shasta Ventures, Granite Ventures, and Adrian Kunzle
Series C (2013): $33M supported by Shasta Ventures, Granite Ventures, and Meritech
Series D (2014): $100M featuring Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Granite Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Coatue Management, Brookside Capital, Sands Capital Ventures, and Meritech
Series E (2016): $90M backed by Meritech, Sands Capital Ventures, Shasta Ventures, PremjiInvest, Coatue Management, Salesforce Ventures, Granite Ventures, Baillie Gifford, Founders Circle Capital, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), and Brookside Capital
Series F (2017): $60M with participation from Premji Invest, Top Tier Capital Partners, and Salesforce Ventures
Stock Issuance/Offering (2018): $263.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2022): $10.4B supported by Thoma Bravo
Debt (2022): $135.1M featuring Owl Rock Capital
Key Investors in Anaplan
Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is a leading global investment firm focused on software and technology companies. It partners with management teams to acquire, scale, and improve enterprise software businesses through operational expertise and strategic guidance.
Owl Rock Capital
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, Owl Rock Capital Corporation (NYSE: ORCC) is a specialty finance company focused on lending to U.S. middle-market companies.
Top Tier Capital Partners
Top Tier Capital Partners is an investment manager specializing in venture capital, with a focus on primary commitments to venture funds, LP and direct secondaries, and direct investments. With over two decades of experience, the firm has made over 160 global investments, supporting top investors and innovators.
What's next for Anaplan?
The recent major strategic investment in Anaplan signals a strong vote of confidence from its backers, likely positioning the company for accelerated scaling and innovation. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of its AI capabilities, enhance its global market reach, and potentially support strategic acquisitions. As Anaplan continues to solidify its enterprise-level presence, its focus will likely remain on deepening its platform's integration capabilities and expanding its suite of solutions to address increasingly complex business challenges. The company's trajectory suggests a continued emphasis on empowering businesses with robust planning and decision-making tools.
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