What is Consensus?
Founded in 2013, Consensus is the pioneer and leader in the Demo Automation and Buyer Enablement category. The platform is designed for presales and sales leaders, offering intelligent demo automation to eliminate unqualified demos, accelerate sales cycles, and modernize the software buying experience. The company's consistent capital raises indicate a strong market demand for its innovative solutions.
How much funding has Consensus raised?
Consensus has raised a total of $139.5M across 8 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$100K
Private Equity
$5.3M
Multiple Rounds
$8.6M
Debt
$500K
Series B
$15M
Private Equity
$110M
Other Financing Round (2014): $100K with participation from Select Venture Partners
Private Equity (2015): $5.3M led by Peak Ventures
Angel/Seed (2016): $2.8M supported by Peak Ventures
Series A (2016): $4.2M featuring Peak Ventures
Other Financing Round (2016): $1.6M backed by Select Venture Partners and Peak Ventures
Debt (2017): $500K, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2022): $15M led by The Frazier Group and Riverside Acceleration Capital
Private Equity (2023): $110M supported by Sumeru
Key Investors in Consensus
Sumeru
Sumeru Equity Partners is a technology-focused growth capital firm that invests in companies across software, technology-enabled services, and hardware, typically investing $25-200 million per transaction.
The Frazier Group
The Frazier Group LLC provides expert witness services to law enforcement agencies, with a team of experienced professionals in various fields of security and management.
Riverside Acceleration Capital
Riverside Acceleration Capital specializes in providing flexible growth capital and strategic support to B2B software companies, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and market positioning.
What's next for Consensus?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment suggest Consensus is poised for significant scaling and market expansion. This capital infusion will likely fuel further product development, enhance its buyer enablement capabilities, and strengthen its market position against competitors. The company's trajectory points towards continued growth and potential leadership consolidation within the demo automation sector.
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