What is Zuora?
Zuora provides a comprehensive monetization platform designed to enable businesses to build, operate, and expand using dynamic business models. Its solutions cover the entire monetization lifecycle, from pricing and packaging to billing, payments, and revenue recognition. By offering flexible and modular software, Zuora empowers companies to adapt their monetization strategies to evolving market demands and scale effectively. The company's focus on modernizing business operations through subscription and usage-based models positions it as a key enabler for digital transformation.
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 Marc Benioff, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, and Benchmark Capital
Series C (2010): $20M supported by Marc Benioff, Shasta Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Tenaya Capital, and Redpoint Ventures
Series D (2011): $36M featuring Marc Benioff, Index Ventures, Tenaya Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Dave Duffield, Greylock Partners, Shasta Ventures, and Benchmark Capital
Series E (2013): $50M backed by Northgate Capital, Benchmark Capital, Index Ventures, Next World Capital, Shasta Ventures, Vulcan Capital Management, Marc Benioff, Greylock Partners, Tenaya Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and Dave Duffield
Series F (2015): $115M with participation from Wellington Management Company, Marc Benioff, Dave Duffield, Benchmark Capital, Blackrock Inc, Redpoint Ventures, Premji, Next World Capital, Passport Capital, Index Ventures, Greylock Partners, Shasta Ventures, and Vulcan Capital Management
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 investments and known for its significant capital deployment in the tech sector.
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, partnering with founders to build enduring companies across various technology sectors.
Benchmark Capital
Benchmark Capital is a venture capital firm known for its early-stage investments in technology companies, supporting founders in building category-defining businesses.
What's next for Zuora?
With a history of significant enterprise-level funding and a recent major strategic investment, Zuora is well-positioned for continued expansion and innovation. The company's trajectory suggests a focus on enhancing its platform capabilities, potentially exploring new market segments, and further solidifying its leadership in the subscription economy. Future developments are likely to center on leveraging its robust monetization engine to support businesses navigating complex revenue models and driving sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic global market.
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