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Appian

Reston, US · Founded 1999 · 2,637 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Appian builds a software platform for process automation that lets large enterprises create AI-powered workflows to speed up work, cut costs, and manage risk. It focuses on automating core business processes for the world's largest organizations.

Founders & leadership

Appian was founded in 1999 by Marc Wilson, Michael Beckley, Robert C Kramer, and Matt Calkins.

MWMarc Wilson
Marc WilsonCo-founder
MBMichael Beckley
Michael BeckleyChief Technology Officer & FounderMichael Beckley is an Executive Officer at Appian, which provides an enterprise software platform for automating and optimizing business processes.
RCRobert C Kramer
Robert C KramerCo-founder · GMExecutive Officer and Director at Appian, which builds an enterprise AI orchestration platform for process automation and business process management.
MCMatt Calkins
Matt CalkinsCo-founder · CEOMatt Calkins founded Appian, an enterprise software company providing AI orchestration and process automation platforms. He graduated from Dartmouth with a degree in Economics and has served on boards including the Northern Virginia Technology Council and the Sorensen Institute.

Board

AB
A.G.W. Biddle, IIIBoard director
PV
Prashanth V BoccasamBoard director
HW
Harry WellerBoard directorGeneral Partner at New Enterprise Associates
MM
Michael MulliganBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$37.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$37.5MraisedMar 2014 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • A.G.W. Biddle, IIIDirector
  • Prashanth V BoccasamDirector
  • Marc WilsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Harry WellerDirector
  • Michael BeckleyExecutive Officer
  • Robert C KramerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew W CalkinsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael MulliganDirector
Offering amount
$37.5M
Amount sold
$37.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$35.1M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

8 people who came through Appian went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Appian do?
Appian builds a software platform for process automation that lets large enterprises create AI-powered workflows to speed up work, cut costs, and manage risk. It focuses on automating core business processes for the world's largest organizations.
Who founded Appian?
Appian was founded by Marc Wilson, Michael Beckley, Robert C Kramer, Matt Calkins in 1999.
Who are Appian's investors?
Appian's investors include Colle Capital Partners, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Novak Biddle Venture Partners, Saints Capital.
How much funding has Appian raised?
Appian has disclosed $37.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Appian headquartered?
Appian is headquartered in Reston, US.