What is Pollfish?
Founded in 2013, Pollfish operates a sophisticated market research platform leveraging an organic research methodology. Its "mobile first" approach has been instrumental in building an extensive network that spans over 140 countries and includes hundreds of millions of respondents. The platform is designed to empower professionals, even those without deep market research expertise, to create targeted surveys that yield faster results and superior data quality compared to conventional solutions. Pollfish's commitment to agile data, relentless quality, and global service positions it as a key player in the modern market intelligence landscape.
How much funding has Pollfish raised?
Pollfish has raised a total of $10.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$270K
Series A
$2.5M
Private Equity
$1.1M
Private Equity
$6.4M
Other Financing Round (2013): $270K with participation from PJ Tech Catalyst, Dimitris Vranopoulos, and Argyris Zymnis
Series A (2015): $2.5M led by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, PJ Tech Catalyst, and Woodside Group
Private Equity (2016): $1.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $6.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Pollfish
Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC
Odyssey Investment Partners is a private equity firm specializing in thematic investing, focused on transforming middle-market companies within the industrial and business services markets. They have raised over $8.2 billion in capital and emphasize creating lasting partnerships to drive long-term growth.
PJ Tech Catalyst
PJ TECH CATALYST is an investment firm providing seed capital to technology entrepreneurs, offering support through their network and expertise in financing and business development. Their portfolio includes polling and survey software.
Woodside Group
The Woodside Group invests in early-stage Information Technology companies, with a focus on internet solutions, infrastructure, networking, and software. They actively participate in guiding and coaching entrepreneurial teams.
What's next for Pollfish?
With its recent major strategic investment and substantial total funding, Pollfish is poised for accelerated growth and market penetration. The company's focus on mobile-first research and its expansive respondent network provide a strong foundation for scaling its operations. Future developments are likely to involve enhancing its platform capabilities, expanding its global reach, and potentially exploring new verticals within the market research industry. This strategic financing will enable Pollfish to further solidify its position as an innovator in delivering agile, high-quality market insights.
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