Consumer tech companies are all popular and always buzz in media but there are number of business software companies that have massive user base. Some services startups have become very popular in recent times. Users are not aware of what goes beyond in backend of these favorite solutions that they are using in day-to-day life.
Twilio
Twilio is a communication software that provides apps to embed calls, voice and text messaging features within the app. The service is used by Airbnb for sending text messages. While, calls that you get from Uber drivers are pushed from Twilio. The company has $100 million of revenue per year. It has recently raised $103 million and it is valued at $500 million.
Braintree
Braintree is an online payment solution for mobile and online businesses. The solution is used by Uber for making transactions. Uber drivers use Braintree payment wallet to receive the fare that you pay online. The company was acquired by PayPal for $800 million in 2013.
Cloudflare
Cloudflare has a cloud firewall software to protect apps/websites from cyber attacks. The software also offers networking services to improve the performance and traffic. The software handles by 5 per cent of global internet traffic. It is also used by 2 million websites. The company has raised $72 million and is reported to have $1 billion valuation.
Ooyala
Ooyala has a comprehensive video player platform. It can be used to play and distribute videos on all kinds of devices. Ooyala also offers data analytics and monetization tools to its customers. It is used by some of the bigger sites like ESPN, Sky Sports and Fox Sports. The company was acquired by Australian telco Telstra in 2014.
Jasper
Jasper is an ultimate platform that connects physical objects like car or refrigerator to the internet. The company has some industry leading clients like, GM and Ford. They use Jasper to automate updates to its cars. Heineken uses Jasper to monitor beer kegs. The company has raised $200 million and is valued at $1.4 billion.
Disqus
Disqus is a commenting system on the web. It is used by 3 million websites all over the web. Some of the leading sites like Wired, ReadWrite and the NextWeb are using Disqus. The tool witnesses 2 billion unique visitors per month. The company has raised $10 million so far.
Stripe
Stripe is an alternative payment processor solution. It is used by thousands of businesses over the world. Websites like Lyft, Kickstarter, Instacart are using Stripe as their payment processor. The company has raised $70 million and is valued at $3.5 billion.
Twilio
Twilio is a communication software that provides apps to embed calls, voice and text messaging features within the app. The service is used by Airbnb for sending text messages. While, calls that you get from Uber drivers are pushed from Twilio. The company has $100 million of revenue per year. It has recently raised $103 million and it is valued at $500 million.
Braintree
Braintree is an online payment solution for mobile and online businesses. The solution is used by Uber for making transactions. Uber drivers use Braintree payment wallet to receive the fare that you pay online. The company was acquired by PayPal for $800 million in 2013.
Cloudflare
Cloudflare has a cloud firewall software to protect apps/websites from cyber attacks. The software also offers networking services to improve the performance and traffic. The software handles by 5 per cent of global internet traffic. It is also used by 2 million websites. The company has raised $72 million and is reported to have $1 billion valuation.
Ooyala
Ooyala has a comprehensive video player platform. It can be used to play and distribute videos on all kinds of devices. Ooyala also offers data analytics and monetization tools to its customers. It is used by some of the bigger sites like ESPN, Sky Sports and Fox Sports. The company was acquired by Australian telco Telstra in 2014.
Jasper
Jasper is an ultimate platform that connects physical objects like car or refrigerator to the internet. The company has some industry leading clients like, GM and Ford. They use Jasper to automate updates to its cars. Heineken uses Jasper to monitor beer kegs. The company has raised $200 million and is valued at $1.4 billion.
Disqus
Disqus is a commenting system on the web. It is used by 3 million websites all over the web. Some of the leading sites like Wired, ReadWrite and the NextWeb are using Disqus. The tool witnesses 2 billion unique visitors per month. The company has raised $10 million so far.
Stripe
Stripe is an alternative payment processor solution. It is used by thousands of businesses over the world. Websites like Lyft, Kickstarter, Instacart are using Stripe as their payment processor. The company has raised $70 million and is valued at $3.5 billion.
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