What is Anaplan?
Anaplan operates as a sophisticated cloud-based software provider, specializing in an AI-driven platform designed for scenario planning, predictive analysis, and real-time decision-making. By bridging the gap between disparate data silos and organizational workflows, the company empowers businesses to optimize performance in increasingly volatile environments. Its market position is defined by its ability to facilitate collaborative planning across finance, sales, supply chain, and human resources, effectively serving as the central nervous system for enterprise-wide strategy execution.
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 Adrian Kunzle, Granite Ventures, and Shasta Ventures
Series C (2013): $33M supported by Shasta Ventures, Granite Ventures, and Meritech
Series D (2014): $100M featuring Brookside Capital, Meritech, Shasta Ventures, Coatue Management, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Salesforce Ventures, Sands Capital Ventures, and Granite Ventures
Series E (2016): $90M backed by Baillie Gifford, PremjiInvest, Shasta Ventures, Coatue Management, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Brookside Capital, Meritech, Granite Ventures, Sands Capital Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Founders Circle 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 private equity investment firm focused on software and technology-enabled businesses, providing strategic guidance and operational expertise to accelerate growth.
Owl Rock Capital
Owl Rock Capital is a specialty finance company focused on providing lending solutions to U.S. middle-market companies, supporting long-term capital requirements.
Salesforce Ventures
Salesforce Ventures is the corporate investment arm of Salesforce, specializing in backing innovative technology companies that align with the broader cloud and CRM ecosystem.
What's next for Anaplan?
With the recent infusion of capital, Anaplan is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap, particularly in enhancing its AI and machine learning capabilities to provide deeper predictive insights. The strategic focus will likely shift toward deepening market penetration in key global sectors and refining its platform to meet the evolving demands of digital transformation. By leveraging its robust financial foundation, the company is poised to maintain its competitive edge, ensuring that its enterprise clients can navigate complex market shifts with agility and data-backed precision.
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