Behance
Founded 2006 · 7 known investors
Behance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyImpact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment
Founders & leadership
Behance was founded in 2006 by Scott Belsky.
Investors · 7
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Hawke VenturesSanta Monica · $50K – $2M
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M
Adverb VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
ChemistryreportedSan Francisco
Pace CapitalreportedNew York
Also in the syndicate · 1
Kindred Ventureslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseedMar 2024
Adverb Ventures (lead), Kindred Ventures (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlap
Canva55971 shared keywordsDesign platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.
Redbubble34446 shared keywordsRedbubble is an online marketplace where independent artists sell their designs printed on products such as apparel and other merchandise. It connects artists with consumers looking for artist-made and fan art items.
99designs31399 shared keywords99designs operates a marketplace that connects businesses and organizations with freelance designers through crowdsourced design competitions and contests. The platform enables clients to crowdsource graphic design, logo design, and other creative work from a global network of designers.
Figma26738 shared keywordsFigma is a collaborative design platform that enables teams to create apps, websites, and products through shared design tools integrated with development workflows and AI-powered design assistance.
Companies competing with Behance for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Behance do?
- Behance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.
- Who founded Behance?
- Behance was founded by Scott Belsky in 2006.
- Who are Behance's investors?
- Behance's investors include 500 Global, Hawke Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Adverb Ventures, Chemistry, Pace Capital.