What is Zuora?
Zuora offers a leading monetization platform designed to empower businesses to build, operate, and expand through dynamic pricing models, subscription bundles, and a variety of other flexible arrangements. Their software solutions cover the entire monetization lifecycle, from pricing and packaging to billing, payments, and revenue recognition. By providing adaptable and modular tools, Zuora enables companies to scale their monetization strategies effectively in response to evolving market demands and customer needs.
How much funding has Zuora raised?
Zuora has raised a total of $804.7M across 8 funding rounds:
Series A
$6.5M
Series B
$15M
Series C
$20M
Series D
$36M
Series E
$50M
Series F
$115M
Stock Offering
$162.2M
Private Equity
$400M
Series A (2008): $6.5M with participation from WebEx, Salesforce.com, and Benchmark Capital
Series B (2008): $15M led by Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, Benchmark Capital, and Marc Benioff
Series C (2010): $20M supported by Shasta Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Marc Benioff, Redpoint Ventures, and Tenaya Capital
Series D (2011): $36M featuring Index Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Greylock Partners, Benchmark Capital, Marc Benioff, Redpoint Ventures, Tenaya Capital, and Dave Duffield
Series E (2013): $50M backed by Index Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Vulcan Capital Management, Northgate Capital, Greylock Partners, Benchmark Capital, Marc Benioff, Redpoint Ventures, Tenaya Capital, Dave Duffield, and Next World Capital
Series F (2015): $115M with participation from Premji, Index Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Vulcan Capital Management, Greylock Partners, Benchmark Capital, Marc Benioff, Passport Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Blackrock Inc, Dave Duffield, Wellington Management Company, and Next World Capital
Stock Issuance/Offering (2018): $162.2M led by Undisclosed
Private Equity (2022): $400M supported by Silver Lake
Key Investors in Zuora
Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm with substantial assets under management, focusing on technology-centric investments across various regions.
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm that invests in entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, partnering with founders to build enduring companies and supporting them globally.
Shasta Ventures
Shasta Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm specializing in enterprise software startups, known for its entrepreneurial focus and support for innovative companies.
What's next for Zuora?
The recent major strategic investment in Zuora suggests a focus on scaling operations, expanding market reach, and potentially accelerating product development. Given the enterprise-level funding context, the company is likely poised for significant expansion, possibly through strategic acquisitions, further technological innovation, or deeper penetration into key global markets. This capital infusion will enable Zuora to solidify its leadership in the monetization platform space and adapt to the increasing complexity of modern business revenue models.
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