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Beckon

Acquired

San Mateo, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

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IgniteTech is a global enterprise software company that acquires, revitalizes, and supports a portfolio of mission-critical business software, positioning itself as AI-first since 2023. It has developed AI-powered products and embedded AI capabilities across its software portfolio for enterprise customers worldwide.

Founders & leadership

Beckon was founded in 2011 by Jennifer Zeszut.

JZ
Jennifer ZeszutFounder
JF
Jochen FreyNamed on SEC filing

Board

RF
Ross FubiniBoard director
BABrian Ascher
Brian AscherBoard directorPartner at Venrock
HHHoward Hartenbaum
Howard HartenbaumBoard directorGeneral Partner at August Capital

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

The Kaiser Family Foundation

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$24.5M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$10.7MraisedJan 2017 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jennifer ZeszutExecutive Officer, Director
  • Howard HartenbaumDirector
  • Jochen FreyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ross FubiniDirector
  • Brian AscherDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$10.7M
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13.8MraisedFeb 2015 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ross FubiniDirector
  • Brian AscherDirector
  • Howard HartenbaumDirector
  • Jennifer ZeszutExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jochen FreyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$13.8M
Amount sold
$13.8M
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Beckon do?
IgniteTech is a global enterprise software company that acquires, revitalizes, and supports a portfolio of mission-critical business software, positioning itself as AI-first since 2023. It has developed AI-powered products and embedded AI capabilities across its software portfolio for enterprise customers worldwide.
Who founded Beckon?
Beckon was founded by Jennifer Zeszut in 2011.
Who are Beckon's investors?
Beckon's investors include August Capital, Canaan Partners, Focus Opportunity Fund, Rally Ventures Management, Llc, Robin Hood Ventures, Venrock.
How much funding has Beckon raised?
Beckon has disclosed $24.5M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Beckon headquartered?
Beckon is headquartered in San Mateo, US.