What is Consensus?
Founded in 2013, Consensus has established itself as the pioneer and leader in the Demo Automation and Buyer Enablement category. The company provides presales and sales leaders with intelligent automation solutions designed to eliminate unqualified demonstrations, accelerate sales cycles, and modernize the software buying experience. By leveraging advanced technology, Consensus aims to streamline the complex process of software procurement, making it more efficient and effective for both vendors and buyers.
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 Riverside Acceleration Capital and The Frazier Group
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.
Riverside Acceleration Capital
Riverside Acceleration Capital specializes in providing flexible growth capital and strategic support to B2B software companies, focusing on companies with strong unit economics and scalable go-to-market strategies.
Peak Ventures
Peak Ventures is a venture capital firm that operates in the Venture Capital & Private Equity industry, headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
What's next for Consensus?
The recent major strategic investment signifies a pivotal moment for Consensus, positioning it for accelerated expansion and market penetration. This substantial capital infusion is expected to fuel further innovation in its demo automation platform, enhance its go-to-market strategies, and potentially explore new verticals within the enterprise software sales ecosystem. The company's sustained ability to attract significant investment indicates strong market validation and a clear path toward solidifying its leadership in the buyer enablement space.
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