Corporate information
Company type
Third generation of web apps.Overview
Flotype Inc. is a venture-backed company building a suite of enterprise technology for real-time messaging. Flotype takes a unique approach by building developer-friendly technologies focused on ease-of-use and simplicity, while still exceeding enterprise-grade performance expectations. Flotype licenses enterprise-grade middleware, Bridge, to customers ranging from social web and software enterprises to financial and fleet management groups. Other offerings include NowJS, a free, open-source framework, for developers seeking real-time interactivity on Node.js and JavaScript browsers. NowCluster is available for companies seeking scalability and reliability for NowJS applications. Established in 2010 and based in Berkeley, California, Flotype is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Ignition Partners, InterWest Partners, and Salesforce.com.
Funding rounds
Seed
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| Investor | Profile | Country | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), (AH Capital Management LLC) | Venture capital firm founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz | Initial investment. | |
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Ignition Partners LLC | Venture-capital firm founded by former employees of Microsoft and McCaw Cellular. | Initial investment. | |
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InterWest Partners | Diversified venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. | Initial investment. | |
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Salesforce.Com Inc (Salesforce.com Inc) | Initial investment. | ||
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SV Angel | Silicon Valley-based angel fund. | Initial investment. | |
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Y Combinator | American technology startup accelerator. | Initial investment. | |
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Yuri Milner | Individual investor. | Initial investment. |
Team
| Employee | Position | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darshan Shankar (founder) | |||
| Sridatta Thatipamala (founder) | |||
| Eric Zhang (founder) |