What is Shibumi?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Shibumi offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help advisory firms and organizations achieve strategic business objectives. Its solutions facilitate target definition, idea capture, and delivery tracking, with a distinct emphasis on benefits realization. By integrating with leading automation vendors such as Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, and UiPath, Shibumi makes the full impact and value of automation programs transparent to organizational stakeholders, positioning itself as a critical tool for enterprise-wide strategic execution and digital transformation initiatives.
How much funding has Shibumi raised?
Shibumi has raised a total of $37.3M across 6 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$1.3M
Private Equity
$1M
Angel/Seed
$750K
Series A
$3.6M
Debt
$670K
Private Equity
$30M
Private Equity (2012): $1.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2013): $1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Angel/Seed (2015): $750K, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2016): $3.6M featuring Morningside Group
Debt (2021): $670K backed by PPP
Private Equity (2022): $30M with participation from Guidepost Growth Equity
Key Investors in Shibumi
Guidepost Growth Equity
Guidepost Growth Equity is a Boston-based firm specializing in growth-stage technology companies. They focus on partnering with entrepreneurs to drive innovation and scaling through strategic investments and operational guidance.
Morningside Group
Morningside Group, with a background in significant urban development projects, brings a unique perspective to its investments. Their involvement suggests a strategic interest in companies that demonstrate robust planning and execution capabilities.
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Shibumi?
The recent major strategic investment in Shibumi signals a pivotal growth phase for the company. This capital infusion is expected to accelerate product development, enhance market penetration, and potentially expand its integration capabilities with a broader ecosystem of enterprise software. As Shibumi continues to solidify its position as a leader in benefits realization for strategic programs and automation initiatives, this backing will likely fuel further innovation and support its mission to provide clear visibility into the value delivered by complex business transformations.
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